Rocky Mountain Baseball Blast Concludes in Colorado Springs; Two Champions Crowned
The MABL Rocky Mountain Baseball Blast was held this past weekend at the Fountain (CO) Fort Carson Baseball Complex. The tournament was completed with the National Division Championship game between the Rocky Mountain Royals and the Rocky Mountain Oysters. The Royals prevailed with a 9-3 championship victory. Greg Becker was the winning pitcher and MVP.…
Read MoreFrom Illinois to the Arizona MSBL, the Arizona A’s found a Home in the 18+ National Division
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications This is a story about the 2017 birth of a successful team in the Arizona MSBL, how they started, and how they have become an 18-over contender in the highest division of the AZMSBL. Alex Franzen is from Illinois. In 2015 he moved to Arizona. There is nothing particularly…
Read MoreMike Kane and Joe Burns: Capital District MSBL Teammates and Champions
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications Mike Kane is a pharmacist professor at the Albany (NY) College of Pharmacy, a position he has held for the past 34 years. He was also voted into the Capital District MSBL Hall of Fame in 2020 and currently plays for the Whiz Kids in the 55+ division and…
Read MoreAlan Loper: Still Pounding the Strike Zone after 33 Years in Atlanta and on the National Tournament Stage
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications Many of you out there have some league or national tournament trophies or memorabilia stuffed in drawers or maybe proudly displayed on the bookshelf or mantle. Atlanta’s Alan Loper is a 63-year-old pitcher with 387 adult baseball victories to his credit. He amazingly didn’t pitch until he joined the…
Read MoreMaking a Difference in Sacramento: Ever Maldonado, Catcher, and Teacher
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications Ever Maldonado is a winner, everywhere he goes. At 55 years old and the owner of his own roofing company for the past 21 years, with apologies to Lou Gehrig, he feels he is the luckiest guy on the face of the earth. Ever has been a quality catcher…
Read MorePhillies, Milestones, and Rock and Roll: Wayne Baker, South Jersey MSBL
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications 68-year-old Wayne Baker is a humble guy and a 30-year member of the South Jersey MSBL. He has avoided the spotlight for decades and it took some coaxing by friends and teammates to convince him to spend a few minutes with me so that we can get his story…
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Mustangs Baseball Club 7, Las Vegas 60s 0 ‘Kleinpeter Throws Championship Game Shutout’ Submitted by Mike LaComb, Mustangs manager The 60 Mustangs Baseball Club had a great time at the 2022 Las Vegas Open. We enjoyed playing some of the 50 teams in the round-robin, as we went 2-1 in that. Playing the higher level…
Read More2022 Nationals Down Marlins for Winter/Spring 50+ National Division Title in Sacramento
Sacramento MSBL, Winter/Spring 50+ National Division Nationals 9, Marlins 6 Submitted by Jake Miller The Spring 2022 season in Sacramento started in an ominous fashion for us. Our coach Danny Ferrero has a medical condition that requires him to get treatment and is not allowed to play. Then, arguably our best hitter Kevin Fautt, was…
Read More2022 Rays Knock Off White Sox 12-1 to Win Acadiana Championship
Acadiana Amateur Baseball League (Lafayette, LA) Rays 12, White Sox 1 Submitted by Jude Walker, League President The Acadiana Amateur Baseball League wrapped up its 2022 season with the League Championship Game on Sunday, June 26 at Acadiana High with the Rays dominating the White Sox, 12-1 to claim the title. The Rays offense was…
Read More2022 Naples Marlins Sweep Rays for Southwest Florida Crown
Submitted by Tony Castro, League President Congratulations to the 2022 Naples Marlins for winning the title in a thriller over the former champion Naples Rays. Game one was a battle to the end with the walk-off run after 10 innings, concluding with a Marlins victory. Game two was played after two weeks of unfortunate rain…
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