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Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
198020NYMNL271109312301109231114.323.396.355.75111533314114/6
198121NYMNL26423651020001047.278.350.333.683971200200H4/5
198222NYMNL963122613771132322874947.272.387.372.75911597602014H/56
198323NYMNL2645426701030028.167.205.214.41917920100H4/5
198424NYMNL128499436681221921263295663.280.360.339.70099148130522*4H/6
198525NYMNL1455745207714224513830123672.273.320.344.66487179311431*4H/6
198626NYMNL124440387671241821271373632.320.376.385.761113149301431*4H
198727NYMNL943353004375611231132543.250.307.287.5936286509104H
198828NYMNL993472944489120017954149.303.388.344.731117101619214H
198929MINAL87337299336992126113245.231.306.284.5916385414104/HD
199030PITNL1043613156292213228634253.292.374.397.771117125510315H4
199131PHINL942201852045120015323030.243.344.308.652865720230H45
199232PHINL42554861310061069.271.352.292.644851430101H4/5
199333SEAAL1031292400000018.138.167.138.305-17400100/54H
14 Yrs110237083245482893138191024011752371480.275.349.339.68794109955568199
162 Game Avg.162545477711312031351785571.275.349.339.68794162811031
NYM (9 yrs)765270423693596709514716510646260335.283.353.344.6969781441360127
PHI (2 yrs)1362752332658130021423639.249.346.305.650867150331
MIN (1 yr)87337299336992126113245.231.306.284.591638541410
PIT (1 yr)1043613156292213228634253.292.374.397.77111712551031
SEA (1 yr)1031292400000018.138.167.138.305-17400100
NL (12 yrs)10053340291744782012917921411651338427.281.355.346.70198101051463189
AL (2 yrs)97368328357392126113353.223.295.271.566568941510
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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Wally Backman?

Wally Backman is 64 years old.

When was Wally Backman born?

Wally Backman was born on September 22, 1959.

Where was Wally Backman born?

Wally Backman was born in Hillsboro, OR.

How tall is Wally Backman?

Wally Backman is 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Wally Backman weigh when playing?

Wally Backman weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Wally Backman play?

Wally Backman played 14 seasons.

Is Wally Backman in the Hall of Fame?

Wally Backman has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

When was Wally Backman drafted?

Wally Backman was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (16th) of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from Aloha HS (Aloha, OR).

What position did Wally Backman play?

Wally Backman was a Second Baseman and Third Baseman.

How many hits did Wally Backman have?

Wally Backman had 893 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Wally Backman have?

Wally Backman had 10 home runs over his career.

What was Wally Backman's average?

Wally Backman had a .275 average over his career.

How many teams has Wally Backman played for?

Wally Backman played for 5 teams; the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners.

How many World Series has Wally Backman won?

Wally Backman has won 1 World Series.

When did Wally Backman retire?

Wally Backman last played in 1993.

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