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 […]

How to Fundraise for Youth Travel Baseball Teams

Youth baseball team stands in a huddle together

Anyone on a youth baseball travel team can tell you expenses rack up fast. Uniforms take time to produce; at this age, they’re quickly outgrowing their old ones. To keep their season going, equipment, travel costs, and entry fees are necessary. As a parent or coach, it’s important to do what you can to support […]

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 […]

Developers revitalize Sho-Me Baseball Camp

REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) – Plans are underway for the revitalization of the historic Sho-Me Baseball Camp in Reeds Spring. Ballparks of America owner Paul Satterwhite purchased the camp. Satterwhite hopes to preserve the history of the property for a new generation of players. “Sho-Me Baseball Camp was open in 1958 so it has a […]

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 […]