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Name Team Age
Les Backman Retired (1992, Age 34) Died (2034, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 5, Pick 71
(1979)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Dom DiMaggio League 0 4 years (55 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ B+ B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 9/22/1958
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1992-11-01Les Backman has retired from the New York Arrogance
1992-10-03The New York Arrogance have designated Bruce Banner for assignment. The New York Arrogance have designated Les Backman for assignment. The New York Arrogance have designated Bunny Bruno for assignment. The New York Arrogance have designated John Heving for assignment. The New York Arrogance have waived Todd Landis. The New York Arrogance have waived Craig Haldeman. The New York Arrogance have waived Harry Fifield. The New York Arrogance have waived Elmer Schettler. The New York Arrogance have waived Joseph Totten. The New York Arrogance have waived Beau Owens. The New York Arrogance have waived Crese Briley. The New York Arrogance have waived Bo Gibson. The New York Arrogance have waived Jesse Morton. The New York Arrogance have waived Frank Schmidt.
1992-08-29The New York Arrogance have promoted Les Backman to the major league team.
1991-04-05The New York Arrogance have designated Les Backman for assignment.
1990-09-29The New York Arrogance have promoted Les Backman to the major league team. The New York Arrogance have promoted Nigel Holborow to the major league team. The New York Arrogance have promoted Bunny Bruno to the major league team.
1990-09-29The New York Arrogance have acquired Les Backman from the waiver wire.
1990-04-27The Kansas City Anarchy have waived Les Backman.
1990-04-11The Kansas City Anarchy have promoted Jim Morgan to the major league team. The Kansas City Anarchy have designated Les Backman for assignment.
1990-04-08The Kansas City Anarchy have promoted Les Backman to the major league team. The Kansas City Anarchy have designated Sammy Malone for assignment.
1989-07-04The Kansas City Anarchy have acquired Les Backman from the waiver wire.
1988-05-09The Pittsburgh Hurons have waived Les Backman.
1987-08-26The Pittsburgh Hurons have promoted Justin Sutherland to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Hurons have designated Les Backman for assignment.
1987-06-28The Pittsburgh Hurons have promoted Les Backman to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Hurons have promoted Dave Sharperson to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Hurons have designated Keith Badgro for assignment.
1987-04-28The Pittsburgh Hurons have acquired Les Backman from the waiver wire.
1987-04-01The Pittsburgh Hurons have waived Les Backman.
1986-08-06The Pittsburgh Hurons have promoted Dave Haney to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Hurons have designated Albert Erskine for assignment. The Pittsburgh Hurons have designated Les Backman for assignment.
1986-04-05The Pittsburgh Hurons have acquired Les Backman from the waiver wire.
1986-04-01The Brooklyn Death Dealers have promoted Randy Rich to the major league team. The Brooklyn Death Dealers have promoted Tom Carter to the major league team. The Brooklyn Death Dealers have designated Billy Cook for assignment. The Brooklyn Death Dealers have designated Les Backman for assignment.
1985-04-29Les Backman of the Brooklyn Death Dealers is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1984-09-26Les Backman of the Brooklyn Death Dealers is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1982-09-11The Brooklyn Camel Toes have promoted Les Backman to the major league team. The Brooklyn Camel Toes have sent Al Hopp to the minors.
1982-06-13The Brooklyn Camel Toes have acquired Les Backman from the waiver wire.
1982-05-26The Chicago Desolators have waived Les Backman.