2025 MSBL World Series Profile: Chuck Person, NSEW Connection
2025 MSBL World Series Profile: Chuck Person, NSEW Connection
Compiled by Steve LaMontia-Carlentini, MSBL Director of Communications
Chuck Person and his team, NSEW Connection, are gearing up for another run in the 50+ Cactus Division at this year’s MSBL World Series. Chuck will be pulling double duty by managing and playing with NSEW Connection, and also playing with another team during the tournament.
Chuck has been part of the MSBL community for five years. His introduction came when he joined a team of players who weren’t yet on a roster for the World Series. That experience not only ignited his passion for the league but also led him and Brian Penn to establish NSEW Connection.
Since then, he has played in five World Series tournaments and helped his team capture two championships, the 2022 MSBL World Series and the 2023 Las Vegas Open. “I enjoy playing with the team each year as we have great camaraderie,” Chuck shared. “Winning the World Series championship was a pretty good moment.”
A retired U.S. Navy veteran, Chuck now works at D-Bats in Arizona, a role he truly enjoys. “Honestly, it doesn’t even feel like work. I love it.” Away from the ballfield, he lives in Arizona with his wife and their two spoiled dogs. He also has two married children – one living locally in Phoenix and the other abroad in Europe.
Chuck plays in the Arizona MSBL when not traveling for tournaments, crediting the league with helping him stay sharp. “It keeps me in good physical condition. Also, mentally, I’m always focused on the mechanics of the game. It allows me to stay active with the guys through practices and the great competition of tournaments.”
Looking ahead, Chuck’s plans for NSEW Connection are straightforward, as they will continue to compete and enjoy the game that has brought him so much fulfillment.
Editor’s Note: We followed up with Chuck, asking him some specific questions that he was happy to answer for us. (below)
What is the name of your team(s) this year? NSEW Connection
What division(s) will you be playing in? 50+ Cactus
Are you managing or playing in more than one week? Yes, managing NSEW Connection and playing with another team.
How long have you been involved in the MSBL? Five years
How did you become involved with MSBL? I came into the MSBL community by joining a team made up of players not already on a roster for the World Series tournament. That experience sparked both my enthusiasm for the league and led Brian Penn and me to establish team NSEW Connection.
How many years have you attended the World Series? Five. We try to attend as many tournaments as possible.
Have you won any events? Yes, two championships: the MSBL World Series in 2022 and the Las Vegas Open 2023
What do you do for a career? I am retired from the US Navy and work at D-Bats (honestly, it’s not even work – I love it)
Please list any family details, if you wish. I live in Arizona with my wife and two spoiled dogs. I have two children, both married – one locally here in Phoenix and the other living in Europe.
Which local league do you play in at home? Arizona MSBL
Do you have a favorite MSBL World Series moment? I enjoy playing with the team each year as we have great camaraderie. Winning the World Series championship was a pretty good moment.
How has playing in the MSBL/MABL affected your life? It keeps me in good physical condition. Also, mentally as well, as I’m trying to focus on the mechanics of the game. It also allows me to stay active with the guys through practice and the great competition of the tournaments
What are your future World Series team plans? Continue to participate competitively and enjoy the game.