Backyard Baseball (2026)
From Baseball VG Encyclopedia
Backyard Baseball
| Release Date | July 9 2026 (PC) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series, PS5 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Original Price | $39.99 |
| Team Names | Fictional |
| Player Names | Fictional plus some former MLB players |
Backyard Baseball is a 2026 action baseball game, largely remaking and updating the original Backyard Baseball. It is the third baseball title released by Mega Cat Studios and Playground Productions, after their retro ports Backyard Baseball '97 and Backyard Baseball '01.
Gameplay Video
Roster
The full roster of fictional characters returns from the original Backyard Baseball. In addition, there are 7 licensed former MLB pros returning from Backyard Baseball 2001:
- Jeff Bagwell
- Jason Giambi
- Vladimir Guerrero (Sr.)
- Chipper Jones
- Kenny Lofton
- Mark McGwire
- Sammy Sosa
Commentators Sunny Day and Vinnie the Gooch are now playable characters. You can also create a custom player.
Intro Cinematic
Trailers
Secrets
Unlockable Pros
- Jeff Bagwell - Steal 202 bases total across any game mode
- Jason Giambi - Earn 2000 tokens total
- Vladimir Guerrero (Sr.) - Buy and open one card pack
- Chipper Jones - Finish a season with a player whose batting average is at least .340
- Kenny Lofton - Steal 5 bases as a team in one game
- Mark McGwire - Hit 583 home runs (total between all modes besides Home Run Derby)
- Sammy Sosa - Hit 66 home runs in Wiggle Ball mode
Unlockable Kids
- Amy Bostwick - Tag out 15 players on defense
- Julie Dunkel - Break 10 windows
- Jay Green - Win 20 multiplayer home run derbies (local or online)
- Leah Wayne - Win the second tournament on Neighborhood Hero difficulty
- Mr. Clanky - Hold shift and click on the pitching machine robot in the main menu
- Chico Pappas - Win the final tournament on Backyard Legend difficulty
- Sunny Day - Break a Jumbotron with a home run ball in any mode
- Star Moonbeam - Win the final tournament at night on Neighborhood Hero difficulty (only Game 5 of the series is played at night)
- Vinnie the Gooch - Complete the tutorial
