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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
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.
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.
Mets designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The Mets designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.
Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory
— Christian Vazquez homered, Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros topped the scuffling Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Friday.
Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence
After sitting out the past three games with a gastrointestinal illness, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was back at designated hitter and batting second in Friday's game against Cleveland.
