Ballparks of America Names Kelly Ahrens General Manager
(Branson, MO) September 7, 2023– Ballparks of America is proud to announce the selection of Kelly Ahrens as General Manager. With the depth and breadth of Ahrens’ baseball and softball background combined with his impressive entrepreneurial spirit, Kelly will lead the Ballparks of America team, striving to take the best travel baseball experience in the country to even greater […]
Ballparks of America Announces Adopt-A-Team Program for Upcoming Cal Ripken Major 70 World Series
Adopt-a-Team this summer! 2024 Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series The largest ever (most teams) Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series Coming to Branson – August 7– 17, 2024! We need YOUR help! W Adopt-A-Team Sponsorships are available now for INTERNATIONAL & U.S. TEAMS! 1 MAJOR/70 ADOPT-A- TEAM PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $3,000 (Contact us for more information […]
Ballparks of America Memorial Day Tournament Hosts Baseball Artist Nathan Rueckert of Baseball Seams
Weekend Event Engages Participation in American Flag Art Project (Branson, MO) May 23, 2023– Ballparks of America is proud to announce its partnership with renowned baseball artist Nathan Rueckert and his company, Baseball Seams Co. at Ballparks’ upcoming Memorial Day Classic tournament. Rueckert will be stationed in Ballparks’ Pro Shop all weekend long, bringing to […]
Ballparks of America Announces Departure of General Manager Scott Bailes
Bailes Returns to Springfield Cardinals As Community Ambassador (Branson, MO) March 9, 2023 – After three years of incredible leadership and service, Ballparks of America General Manager Scott Bailes has announced his departure from the organization. The former MLB pitcher will return to the front office of the Springfield Cardinals – the AA minor league […]
Ballparks of America to Celebrate Opening Day with Spring Break Clinic
The one-day clinic is available for 9U through 13U players For Immediate Release BRANSON, Missouri – As Major League Spring Training and high school tournaments remind us that baseball season is finally here, Ballparks of America will welcome younger players to come and experience life as a big leaguer for a day. “Opening Day at […]
Central Ozarks Cal Ripken League Returns to Ballparks of America
BRANSON, Missouri – Just in time for a beautiful Ozark Mountain spring, the Central Ozarks Cal Ripken League announces its return to Ballparks of America for its third season at the complex. The league allows teams across Southwest Missouri to compete on Ballparks of America’s five 2/3-scale replicas of historical Major League fields under the […]
Ballparks of America Celebrates 2022 Opening Day
BRANSON, Missouri – Baseball season is ramping up and will officially begin in Branson, MO on March 26th with Opening Day at Ballparks of America. This spring, more than 300 teams will visit the facility, located on 1000 Pat Nash Drive, to compete in local and regional tournaments. Ballparks of America’s St. Louis-based tournament partners […]
Investors to Revitalize Historic Sho-Me Baseball Camp Facility
BRANSON, Missouri – Sho-Me Baseball Camp has been acquired by a group of Springfield, Missouri-based investors, led by Ballparks of America investor Paul Satterwhite, to revitalize a once vibrant lakeshore location. The historic baseball camp, located off DD Highway on the shores of Table Rock Lake, traces its beginnings back to 1958. The camp will […]
SFM Partnership Announcement
In February, Ballparks began a new chapter as a group of four local businessmen from Springfield, MO, Greg Snider, Paul Satterwhite, Dale Helle, and Steve Strobel, purchased the complex from the original developers and operators of the Ballparks of America tournament experience. Satterwhite and Snider were first introduced to Ballparks as coaches who brought their teams to play and stay at the complex’s facilities. Between them, the teams they have been involved with have played over 100 games at the complex.
A New Chapter for Ballparks of America
In February, Ballparks began a new chapter as a group of four local businessmen from Springfield, MO, Greg Snider, Paul Satterwhite, Dale Helle, and Steve Strobel, purchased the complex from the original developers and operators of the Ballparks of America tournament experience. Satterwhite and Snider were first introduced to Ballparks as coaches who brought their teams to play and stay at the complex’s facilities. Between them, the teams they have been involved with have played over 100 games at the complex.