Wally Backman Player Stats
Player History/Background
- Born on the morning of 09-22-1959, Wally Backman (a.k.a 'Cabbage Patch or Finster or Wally') showed a propensity for the ballgame.
- From his hometown of Hillsboro, Oregon, he is a Virgo.
- Wally Backman did not go to college.
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Player Statistics
| Bat Handedness: | Both |
| Throws (L/R): | Right |
- Wally Backman is currently around 5'09'', and is around 160 pounds (72.72 kilograms).
MLB Draft/Playing History
* Note: Prior to 1965, major league baseball did not use a drafting system.
| Drafted to the MLB: | 1977 in the 1st Round (16th) |
| Backman's first game: | 09-02-1980 (Age 20) |
| Backman's last game: | 05-14-1993 |