Pacific University Athletics

2016 - Junior

• Made 11 appearances with a 2-0 mark and a 4.11 ERA, striking out 11 in 15.1
• Struck out a season-high five against Willamette (Apr. 2).
• Picked up wins over Linfield (Mar. 19) and Whitman (Apr. 16)

2014-2015 Community College

• Attended Yakima Valley Community College

High School

• Played for Dave Galbrith at Mt. Baker High School
• Defensive Player of the Year (Jr. & Sr.)
• First Team All-League Selection (Sr.) 

Personal

• Son of Dan and Heather Backstrom
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in Business Administration
• Career Ambition: Physical Therapist

Getting to Know Spencer

• Favorite Movie: I Spy
• Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead
• Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band
• Favorite Food: Pizza
• Favorite Sport to Watch: Baseball
• Favorite Athlete: Clayton Kershaw - (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Favorite Quote: "I've failed countless times in my life, and that's why I succeed." - (Michael Jordan)