Backus is an outfielder who bats from the left side of the plate with an innate ability to get on base. The California native hit above the .300 threshold in each year of his high school career. Backus is well above average defensively and is a threat to steal a base in any situation. The 6-foot-5, 18-year-old enters his freshman season ranked as a top 500 player in the country, according to Perfect Game. Backus is excited for the competition the Sweets and the West Coast League provide.

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