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Review published batting, running, pitching, fielding and total ratings in a sortable table.
Every player. Every stat. Every secret. One home for Backyard Baseball 2026.
New character guides, unlock walkthroughs, updates and TGH analysis flow into this section automatically.
Looking for the full archive? Browse every Backyard Baseball story published by The Game Haus.
View All CoverageJump straight to the resources players need most: organized like a real hub, not a wall of links.
Browse the starter roster, hidden kids, special characters and MLB legends covered by TGH.
Open the roster 10Stats DatabaseCompare Player RatingsSearch published batting, running, pitching, fielding and total ratings.
Open player stats 16UnlockablesBuild the Full RosterFind hidden players, special characters and pro unlock coverage in one place.
See every unlockable SInteractive ToolMake Your Own Tier ListDrag, rank and build your personal Backyard Baseball player board.
Launch the tier maker 11Stadium GuideUnlock Every BallparkSee the full stadium list and what it takes to open the locked venues.
View stadium guide +Team ChemistryFind Secret Player BoostsLearn which player combinations can change ratings and unlock extra value.
Reveal the boostsThe 2026 game is the newest chapter, but the original releases still have deep rosters, hidden ratings and team-building secrets worth revisiting.
Use these evergreen guides to compare the 1997 and 2001 editions, build stronger teams and uncover the player data that the card ratings do not show.
See the deeper power, contact, speed, pitching and defensive ratings behind the original four baseball cards.
Read the secret stats Backyard Baseball 1997All Players & Card RatingsReview the complete Steam Edition roster with the familiar batting, running, pitching and fielding ratings.
View the full roster Backyard Baseball 1997All Secret Player BoostsFind the pairings, matchups and team conditions that can quietly change a player’s performance.
Discover the boosts Backyard Baseball 2001Every Player’s Secret StatsExplore the expanded hidden attributes that made the 2001 edition one of the deepest games in the series.
Read the secret stats Backyard Baseball 2001All Secret Player BoostsLearn which teammates and situations unlock the hidden chemistry effects in the Steam and Mobile Edition.
Find the best pairings Backyard Baseball 2001Build the Best TeamCompare an MLB-only lineup, a Backyard-kids roster and the best overall team for the classic release.
Build your lineupThe Steam roster starts with 30 Backyard characters. TGH’s complete index adds 16 unlockable, hidden, special and pro players for 46 names in all.
Pablo SanchezOpen Character Guide
Pete WheelerOpen Character Guide
Kiesha PhillipsOpen Character Guide
Kenny KawaguchiOpen Character Guide
Starting RosterAchmed KhanCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterAmir KhanCharacter Guide
AD
Starting RosterAngela DelvecchioCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterAnnie FrazierCharacter Guide
AW
Starting RosterAshley WebberCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterBilly Jean BlackwoodCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterDante RobinsonCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterDmitri PetrovichCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterErnie SteeleCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterGretchen HasselhoffCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterJocinda SmithCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterJorge GarciaCharacter Guide
KKStarting RosterKenny KawaguchiCharacter Guide
KPStarting RosterKiesha PhillipsCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterKimmy EckmanCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterLisa CrocketCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterLuanne LuiCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterMaria LunaCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterMarky DuboisCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterMikey ThomasCharacter Guide
PSStarting RosterPablo SanchezCharacter Guide
PWStarting RosterPete WheelerCharacter Guide
RW
Starting RosterReese WorthingtonCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterRicky JohnsonCharacter Guide
RD
Starting RosterRonny DobbsCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterSally DobbsCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterSidney WebberCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterStephanie MorganCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterTony DelvecchioCharacter Guide
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Starting RosterVicki KawaguchiCharacter Guide
Every card below opens live TGH coverage: 14 step-by-step unlock guides plus player profiles for Kenny Lofton and Mr. Clanky.
Filter the locker by hidden Backyard characters, special characters or MLB legends, then jump directly to the available guide.
Hidden PlayerAmy BostwickUnlock Guide
Hidden PlayerChico PappasUnlock Guide
Hidden PlayerJay GreenUnlock Guide
Hidden PlayerJulie DunkelUnlock Guide
Hidden PlayerLeah WayneUnlock Guide
Hidden PlayerStar MoonbeamUnlock Guide
Special CharacterMr. ClankyPlayer Profile
Special CharacterSunny DayUnlock Guide
Special CharacterVinnie the GoochUnlock Guide
MLB LegendChipper JonesUnlock Guide
MLB LegendJason GiambiUnlock Guide
MLB LegendJeff BagwellUnlock Guide
MLB LegendKenny LoftonPlayer Profile
MLB LegendMark McGwireUnlock Guide
MLB LegendSammy SosaUnlock Guide
MLB LegendVlad GuerreroUnlock Guide
Compare the published numbers, see TGH’s opening-day evaluation and build a ranking board of your own.
Review published batting, running, pitching, fielding and total ratings in a sortable table.
Read TGH’s Day 1 rankings, then drag and reorder players with the current interactive tier maker.
Some teammates change how one another plays. Use the boost guide before finalizing your lineup.
The modern Backyard brings back remastered ballparks, six ways to play and local competition now, with online multiplayer planned for a later update.
11 StadiumsPlay across 11 returning stadiums in day and night settings, including unlockable venues.
Unlock Every Stadium
6 Game ModesThe official Steam listing includes six unique modes, from classic pick-up games to Backyard Derby.
Official Game Details
Update PendingOnline play was not included at launch. The developers say it will follow once it meets their quality target; no date is confirmed.
Read the TGH UpdateFour card treatments give the roster a mix of modern art, retro history and artist collaborations.
Rewards are earned through play with no microtransactions. Backyard Legends difficulty is another progression unlock.
Follow gameplay, guides, reactions and the ongoing TGH season without leaving the hub.
See the full roster show off after going deep in Backyard Baseball 2026.
Catch every episode in the Backyard Baseball 2026 series, plus character breakdowns and guide videos as they are added.
The essential release, roster, platform and feature details in one clean reference.
Use the TGH hub to build your roster, find every available unlock guide, compare ratings and keep up with the latest Backyard Baseball coverage.
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