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Wally
Backman
Third Baseman
Birthdate
22/9/1959
BAT/THR
Both/Right
Birthplace
Hillsboro, OR
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Position
Third Baseman
Birthdate
22/9/1959
BAT/THR
Both/Right
Birthplace
Hillsboro, OR
Debut Year
1980
Career History
Seattle Mariners
1993-1993 (1 Season)
Philadelphia Phillies
1991-1992 (2 Seasons)
Pittsburgh Pirates
1990-1990 (1 Season)
Minnesota Twins
1989-1989 (1 Season)
New York Mets
1980-1988 (9 Seasons)
MLB News
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
Yanks' Gerrit Cole tosses 6 shutout IP in return from elbow surgery
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence, leaving with a 1-0 lead against the Rays on Friday night.
Sánchez, Williams shine in pitchers' duel. Manzardo's pinch-hit HR lifts Cleveland past Phillies 1-0
— Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to preserve a terrific outing for starter Gavin Williams and lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 win over Philadelphia on Friday night.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights
Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights
Angels demote Josh Lowe, place Yoan Moncada on 10-day IL
The Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list because of right knee inflammation.
Pirates call up prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in RF
The Pirates recalled prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis after a recent hot streak and had him in the lineup in right field Friday night for their game at Toronto.
