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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
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
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Jeff Passan breaks down the logistics behind Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million contract.
ESPN way-too-early fantasy baseball rankings: 2026 points leagues
Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's way-too-early rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
What's next for Mets, Phillies, Braves, Marlins, Nationals
After the Mets beat out the Phillies for Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.
2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Reports: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies agree to 3-year, $45M deal
The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
