Kyle Backhus

Kyle Backhus
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (1998-01-31) January 31, 1998 (age 27)
New Waverly, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 8, 2025, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through August 24, 2025)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average4.22
Strikeouts20
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams

Kyle Jordan Backhus (born January 31, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.

Career

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Backhus played college baseball at Sam Houston State from 2017 to 2021. He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an undrafted free agent on July 20, 2021.[1]

Backhus began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Reno Aces, posting a 4-4 record and 2.22 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 24+13 innings pitched across 22 appearances.[2] On June 8, 2025, Backhus was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[3]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/BASEBALL-Willis-alum-Backhus-signs-with-Arizona-16317269.php
  2. ^ "Diamondbacks' Kyle Backhus: Nabs first big-league call-up". CBSSports.com. June 8, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Diamondbacks Select Kyle Backhus, Designate Aramis Garcia". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
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