Classic Backyard Baseball ’97 Arrives on PS5 Today

Publisher Playground Productions and developer Mega Cat Studios have announced that Backyard Baseball ’97 is now available on PS5 and Switch. The title was previously released on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android.

Check out the launch trailer and details below.

• [BR PS Store] Backyard Baseball ’97 – R$53.90

Description:

THE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC IS NOW ON PLAYSTATION®5!
Relive the game that started it all! The original Backyard Baseball ’97 has been enhanced for PlayStation®5. Whether you’re picking your dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for the witty antics, return to the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone!

Play pickup games, practice hitting, track stats, and compete in single games or full seasons! Backyard Baseball ’97 delivers baseball excitement with simple, intuitive controls anyone can master.

GAME MODES

Random Draft: A quick way to jump right in! The computer picks random teams for you and itself, starting play immediately.

Single Game: Face off against the computer by picking players from a random character pool.

Season: Build your team and manage it across a 14-game schedule. Compete against computer-generated opponents. The top two teams advance to BBL playoffs (best-of-3). The playoff winner moves to the Championship Series featuring the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best-of-3) followed by the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best-of-5)!

PLAY AS THE GOAT, PABLO SANCHEZ
For many fans, this game introduced one of gaming’s most iconic characters: Pablo Sanchez! Build rosters with 30 hilarious kid-athletes that solidified Backyard Baseball’s cult-classic status.

BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES
Hybrid Pro and Little League rules:

– No walks
– No injuries
– Hitting allowed
– Swinging upward allowed

To get into the rhythm, pick a batter and face Mr. Clanky for batting practice. This is where you’ll learn when to time your swing for the perfect hit!

At our core, we’re fans first—not just of video games, but the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have requested accessible ways to play these original titles for years, and we’re thrilled to deliver.

Without source code access, we face strict limitations in recreating the experience.

We optimized game performance and packed it with trophies to test your mettle. Backyard Baseball ’97 runs smoothly, looks better than ever, and establishes digital preservation for Backyard Sports catalog—letting a new generation discover the title that started it all.