Tucker was again set to be a backup outfielder in 1950.

As a backup outfielder in 1951, Thompson hit just .229.

He served as a backup outfielder for the Giants in 1923 and 1924.

Tim Raines, 41, has made the team as a backup outfielder after being out of baseball last year.

Under normal circumstances, all three would have had a shot at making the Mets as a backup outfielder.

In her rookie season, Taylor served as a backup outfielder and also was used at first base.

Once promoted, however, his role was limited as a backup outfielder for the Nationals.

He was a backup outfielder for the 1932 and 1933 teams but won the starting job in 1934.

Some corner of his mind seems to be expecting an emergency call for a backup outfielder.

Williams went back to the Yankees to finish the 2001 season and served as the backup outfielder.