Wally Backman's quest to return to Major League Baseball will take a pit stop in the independent Atlantic League this season.
The New Britain Bees announced Thursday that Backman has been hired as the club's second manager.
"Wally Backman is a proven winner," Bees general manager Brad Smith said in a statement. "His ability to instill a winning atmosphere and put an entertaining club on the field are two significant factors in bringing him aboard. We look forward to a successful 2018 season working with Wally and hope everyone joins us in welcoming him to the Central Connecticut community.