Backyard Baseball 2003 (Mac abandonware from 2002) To date, Macintosh Repository served 1023006 old Mac files, totaling more than 183877.9GB! Due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), we are under heavy load of retrogamers wanting to travel back to those old and safe times. Backyard Baseball 2003 features 30 playable Major League players, as kids. Backyard Baseball May 30, 2002. Backyard Football was the first game from the backyard franchise to feature real Pro players, as animated kids. Backyard Soccer July 28, 1998. Backyard Baseball Macbook Pro. Backyard Baseball 2003 Scummvm. Backyard Baseball Download Reddit. Backyard Baseball 2003 also puts a lot of effort into the actual players. You can customize them if you want and that is cool, but what I really like is the way the game will track stats and it even has a hall of fame which for a stats nerd like me was a lot of fun. In all, I feel that Backyard Baseball 2003 is another solid entry into the series.
(Photo: Backyard Baseball 2003 – PC)
It’s time to take a trip down memory lane. Everyone remembers coming home from a long day of elementary school after spending the day coloring in the lines, trying to work a trade to get Kyle’s Oreos at lunch, and racing to the bus to get the seat in the back. The only way to ease the stress was running in the house and firing up the greatest game in the history of the world: Backyard Baseball.
Today I decided that I am going to draft the best Backyard Baseball lineup that someone can ever make. I will draft the top 9 players with three pitchers rotating throughout the game. I will also be comparing these picks to current MLB stars, because why not. Without further ado, welcome to the 2019 Backyard Baseball Draft.
First Pick: Pablo Sanchez (SS)
This pick is a no brainer. Pablo Sanchez could be signed to a one year contract to any MLB team today and make an impact right off the bat. His whole “secret weapon” nickname has to be tossed out the window. Everyone knows who Pablo Sanchez is and I do not think I am exaggerating. The dude is a first ballot Hall of Famer and an absolute game changer.
MLB Comparison: Mookie Betts
Second Pick: Pete Wheeler (CF)
If your lineup didn’t have Pete Wheeler leading off, then you played Backyard Baseball wrong your whole life. The dude was almost guaranteed to get you a lead off hit and then steal second the very next pitch. You can even throw a bunt down, and Wheeler might make a double out of it. Wheeler’s speed and exceptional speed makes him a lock for the second pick.
MLB Comparison: Ichiro Suzuki
Third Pick: Angela Delvecchio (P)
Do you want to talk about the greatest pitcher to ever play backyard baseball? Well, here is your unanimous Cy Young winner every single year. Angela “Sugar Pop” Delvecchio threw HEAT. She would blow fastballs by hitters regularly and then go home, throw some ice on the arm and play with her dolls knowing that nobody can touch her stuff on the mound. Is any MLB still looking for a closer? *cough, Boston Red Sox, cough* Your next call should be to the Delvecchio house, and when her mom picks up, you have to ask to speak with Angela just like you had to do growing up.
MLB Comparison: Chris Sale
Fourth Pick: Keisha Phillips (LF)
Phillips hits the absolute cover off of the ball. Throwing her in the cleanup spot was lethal because you had the opportunity to hit a first-inning grand slam. Match her power with her being sneaky fast; then it’s a wrap. Phillips is a must-pick type of player because of her overall talent.
MLB Comparison: Mike Trout
Fifth Pick: Achmed Khan (RF)
Khan is one of the most underrated players in the entire game. I would argue he is the second best player in the entire game behind Pablo Sanchez, but you could draft him late because he is criminally underrated. As his bio says above, his knuckleball type pitch is close to untouchable. If that pitch isn’t clicking, then hitters can hit the ball to the moon. That’s why you don’t throw him on the mound unless all your pitchers are gassed. The dude can hit and is a solid middle of the lineup guy.
Side note: I always pictured Achmed to be listening to Biggie’s “Big Poppa” in his headphones just like Miles in “Hardball.” I am most likely wrong here, but there’s no changing my mind on this one.
MLB Comparison: Jose Altuve
Sixth Pick: Kenny Kawaguchi (P)
Kawaguchi is one of the most underrated pitchers in the game, not to mention that the dude has some serious speed on the base paths. Plug him into the bottom of your lineup when he pitches, then you can throw down a bunt to the third base side, and Kenny is sure to beat the throw. He can guarantee a stolen base or two when he gets on the base path. Imagine playing shortstop and seeing a wheelchair flying into second to avoid the tag. You already know there is going to be some contact. Even if you don’t want to have Kawaguchi pitch, you can plug him into second base and he is a solid defender.
MLB Comparison: Rick Porcello
Seventh Pick: Dmitri Petrovich (2B)
You have to draft Petrovich because of his offense. This nerd just knows how to get a hit. His fielding is a liability, so throw him at second base and hope he can make the short throw to first. If you put him in the other parts of the field or make him try to run out a double, then he will absolutely get gassed. However, if you want a guy who is strictly going to get hits at the bottom of your lineup then draft Dmitri. His bat alone makes him a player you need on your team.
MLB Comparison: Gary Sanchez
Eighth Pick: Amir Khan (P)
Amir Khan is definitely the worse out of the two Khan brothers, but he is still a very solid player. He can throw a no-hitter any time he hops on the mound. Not only that, but the dude can play almost anywhere in the field and has a very solid bat. If you are trying to get a win, then Amir is a steal of a pick.
MLB Comparison: Max Scherzer
Ninth Pick: Sally Dobbs (1B)
Dobbs does not get that many hits, but when she does, then you can almost guarantee that the ball is going over the fence. She can do it all as she does not have one true strength. Dobbs is an excellent utility player and is the X-factor of many games. Throw her into the middle of your lineup, and she can deliver a big hit late in the game.
MLB Comparison: Giancarlo Stanton
Tenth Pick: Mikey Thomas (C)
Mikey Thomas can straight up hit the ball, simple as that. Everyone knows that you put Mikey behind the plate, but he is also a very good third baseman. If you get Mikey Thomas on your team, then you get instant offense, stellar defense, but absolutely no speed. You’d be lucky to stretch out a double with Thomas even if the ball hits the fence.
MLB Comparison: Nolan Arenado
Eleventh Pick: Jocinda Smith (3B)
Jocinda Smith was always around toward the end of the drafts when I played as a kid, but she was always the biggest steal. Drafting Smith gives you contact hitting and solid fielding. She is not known for her power all too much, but that is okay. She is the best 8-spot hitter in the league as she can be relied upon to get a hit before the pitcher comes up to bat. Smith can play anywhere in the field and thrive.
MLB Comparison: Alex Bregman
Twelfth Pick: Ernie Steele (UTIL)
Steele is an excellent pinch hitter or pinch runner. The dude can hit, run, and field like the best of him, so we are going to throw him in the utility position. Say someone gets tired or someone’s mom told them they had to come home for dinner, then Steele is an excellent replacement to take their spot. You can’t go wrong drafting Ernie Steele.
MLB Comparison: Christian Yelich
Batting Order:
- Pete Wheeler (CF)
- Pablo Sanchez (SS)
- Keisha Phillips (LF)
- Mikey Thomas (C)
- Achmed Khan (RF)
- Sally Dobbs (1B)
- Dmitri Petrovich (2B)
- Jocinda Smith (3B)
- Angela Delvecchio/Kenny Kawaguchi/Amir Khan (P)
Bench: Ernie Steel (UTIL)
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