2025 MSBL Player Profile: Dr. Jimmy Dominey, Fort Worth MSBL

By Steve LaMontia-Carlentini, Director of Communications

The Fort Worth MSBL is a 12-team gem that operates within a 25-over and a 35-over structure.  The league is run by MSBL Honor Roll recipient Jon Beggerly.  When we asked Jon for a recommendation of a pivotal cog within the league who would be a good candidate for a website story, his answer was swift and decisive.

“You need to get in touch with Dr. Jimmy Dominey, our 25-over division Vice President, a nine-year-consecutive league champion player and manager, and a calm voice of reason within our organization,” explained Jon.  “He’s always first to the field and the first to gather us in for a prayer after a game. We couldn’t do it without him.”

That was good enough for us.  I recently had the privilege of speaking with Jimmy and asked him about his abilities and his passion for the league, and for life.  My first question was if he would please fill in some personal background for us.

“I work for the Communities in School organization as the Chief of Research, Data and Analytics,” said Dominey.  “I have a background in engineering, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, project management, and digital transformation in both for-profit and nonprofit roles.

I studied chemical engineering at Texas A&M University, earned an MBA at UT Arlington, and completed my doctorate at Dallas Baptist University, focusing on organizational leadership and followership.

I go into as many schools as I possibly can and emphasize staying in school.  I assist the students academically, as well as with attendance and behavior.  Our organization surrounds the students with people who can help them and get them to graduate.

I guess you can say I was born to manage a baseball team!”

So, where does MSBL enter the equation?

“I moved back home to Texas from Florida a decade ago where I played MSBL in Clearwater, St. Pete.  At that time, the team was trying to find its way and just trying to make it in a large baseball area.  There was a time when I was playing with two or three teams, but that became unrealistic, as it was basically a Sunday-only league.

The league decided eight years ago to play on Thursday or Friday nights.  During that transition, Jon asked me to be his representative for the 25+ division as vice president.

I am an engineer by trade and very analytical, and I possess a doctorate in leadership.  Jon sensed that I could help keep the division organized while creating a more family-friendly environment and keep things in their proper perspective.  That’s where Jon’s ‘calming influence’ comment must have come from.”

The 44-year-old Dominey has been managing the Pirates in the 25-over division for the last ten years and logged an astonishing nine consecutive division titles, a streak that ended in 2024.  This year, he handed over the team leadership so that he doesn’t have to worry about a thing except showing up and playing.

Jimmy is the prototypical first baseman who is a big guy who bats left and throws left.  But he has also embraced an interesting position twist.

“I recently started catching out of necessity.  I love it!  A catcher is involved in every play and has a view of everyone and everything.  However, I also enjoy letting my former division one catcher get behind the dish while I get back to first base.”

What are the most positive aspects of the Fort Worth MSBL?

“Jon (Beggerly) has created an atmosphere where kids play, players play, and everyone has fun.  He has worked hard to secure nice fields and has set the standard for a joyful atmosphere.

He has instituted Manager meetings so that everyone gets to know each other.  The emphasis is on having fun and loving the game that we are all fortunate to be able to continue to play.  Our league is not just about winning at all costs for the trophy.”

Final thoughts?

“We have evolved into a 501 C non-profit, which was a very positive step.  I would like us to see us become more involved with community service projects.  We could wear our uniforms, go clean up, or build things, and be seen.

That would assist the league in cementing relationships with high schools and possibly help in securing nearby professional fields for special occasions.

We must assure prospective teams that they have a path to get back into our great game and that it isn’t all about the ultimate competition.

I think we’re doing a good job of that.  The game can be very frustrating, but with my age and forced maturity, I strive to become that voice of reason and calm that Jon is looking for!”