


In 2003, a new version was released, this time also adding Jason Giambi to the list of available Yankees. With the release of Backyard Baseball 2001, a crop of young Yankee fans finally got to play with the player they always wanted: Derek Jeter. This reputation also meant that Pablo was really the only original, fictional character to be picked when later variations of Backyard Baseball began to include child-like versions of MLB players. His unassuming manner paired with his larger-than-life play made him a cult hero, known to this day as the greatest of all time. Pablo was a 4/4 hitter, a 4/4 baserunner, a 3/4 pitcher, and a 4/4 fielder. Pablo didn’t look like an athlete but with skill ratings like his, looks sure were deceiving. *cue the Pablo Sanchez walk-up music* /F7NtE0Om82- ESPN October 24, 2018

21 years ago today, Backyard Baseball made its debut.
