Previous Winners
August 2023 – Jet Fisher, Jenks, OK
Question You practice, train, compete, and might even travel with your teammates – the chemistry on your squad matters! Camaraderie, communication, and trust are essential for winning. What great team-building activities has your team done to build those connections? Give us details, and maybe a specific story showing how it impacts your on-field success….and your Read More
JUNE 2023 – Jack Gazdacka, Elmhurst, IL
Question What is the BEST BASEBALL CITY in the world? Give us at least 3 good reasons, and explain why it deserves the title. …Good luck! Winner Our June Contest Winner is… Jack Gazdacka of Elmhurst, IL! Jack is a pitcher and utility player for Ottawa University Arizona, and enjoys hiking and reading when he’s not Read More
MAY 2023 – Brittny Carter, Grosse Ile, MI
Question May is for Mom! Do you have the BEST baseball mom? Nominate your mother for ‘Nokona Mother of the Year’ by telling us why she deserves the title, and how she impacts your life – baseball and otherwise! Share a story, give us details, and improve your entry by including a pic. Good luck! Read More
APRIL 2023 – Alex Whiddon, Madisonville, LA
Question Imagine if you could add any one professional to your team – player or coach!…Who would it be? …Why? …What would you say to persuade them to join? …Good luck! Winner Congrats to Alex Whiddon of Madisonville, LA – our April Contest Winner! Alex goes to St. Peter’s Catholic School, and plays 2nd base and pitcher Read More
MARCH 2023 – Paul Xeno, Fremont, CA
Question Happy Spring Training – a famous time for baseball. And pranks! We’ve heard the stories: Ken Griffey Jr. putting an actual cow in the Mariners’ manager’s office because he owed Piniella a steak dinner; Kyle Kendrick fooled into believing he was being traded to Japan – fake press conference and all; Trout’s personal phone number being Read More
FEBRUARY 2023 – Jarrod Denman, Granbury, TX
Question Get your popcorn ready – it’s movie time…and you are the producer! What baseball story deserves to be told? Why should we see it on the big screen, and what is the title? Let us know the main characters and supporting roles, the actors you’ll cast, and any other details. …We can’t wait to Read More
JANUARY 2023 – Deven Legg, Akron, OH
Question Happy 2023! Let’s imagine the ideal baseball year, and identify one event per month for the *dream* baseball fan/player calendar. Specific winter workouts in January to up your game? Catching some Cactus League Spring Training in February? Watching Puerto Rico vs Venezuela at the Miami WBC in March? You get the point…the more details, the better…Good luck! Read More
DECEMBER 2022 – Janiel Coto, Puerto Rico
Question We’re in the last inning of the year! What was the most inspiring, amazing, exciting, unforgettable baseball story of 2022? … Professional, collegiate, high school, recreational, or even in your backyard… Don’t just tell us the story – let us know why it’s the best story of the year for you. Good luck! Winner Janiel Coto from Read More
NOVEMBER 2022 – Taylor Lambert, El Dorado, KS
Question Giving THANKS on THANKSgiving! Who are you most grateful for in your baseball life? A parent, friend, teammate(s), coach, teacher, partner,…? Let us know who you appreciate and why, and share a story showing how they support-inspire-motivate you, on and/or off the field. …Good luck! Winner Our November Contest Winner is Taylor Lambert of El Dorado, KS! Read More
NOVEMBER 2022 – Runner Up – Mason Everhart, Falling Waters, WV
Question Giving THANKS on THANKSgiving! Who are you most grateful for in your baseball life? A parent, friend, teammate(s), coach, teacher, partner,…? Let us know who you appreciate and why, and share a story showing how they support-inspire-motivate you, on and/or off the field. …Good luck! Runner Up Answer I’m most grateful for my grandfather. He has been Read More