
Now making a triumphant return, Backyard Baseball 97 allows you to assemble a team of young players set on taking the neighborhood by storm, with each of them having their own strengths and obvious weaknesses.
But as a squad only has nine slots, who among the game’s 30 picks can be considered must-haves? Here’s a player-by-player overview of the best Backyard Baseball 97 team, starting, of course, with our pitcher.