Kyle Backhus

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

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 July 7, 2025)
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	1.86
Strikeouts	10
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Arizona Diamondbacks (2025–present)

Career

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+1⁄3 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]