Cleveland Guardians Charities announce 2022 PlayBall! CLE Leagues

CLEVELAND — EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a earlier story that aired on the Cleveland Guardians opening day.

A few of Cleveland’s most distinguished baseball stars are giving again to the neighborhood by offering alternatives for underserved baseball, softball and adaptive organizations in Northeast Ohio. 

Josh Naylor, José Ramírez, Franmil Reyes and Myles Straw are becoming a member of collectively to function the Guardians Youth Baseball and Softball Participant Ambassadors for the Cleveland Guardians Charities PlayBall! CLE initiative. The ambassadors will work collectively to attach and assist all the younger athletes concerned within the leagues. 

On Friday afternoon, the Cleveland Guardians Charities introduced the 12 leagues taking part within the partnership between Cleveland-Cliffs and PlayBall! CLE. 

2022 PlayBall! CLE Affiliate Leagues: 

• B Buzz Baseball League

• Baseball Heritage Museum/BHM Buckeyes

• Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Northeast Ohio

• Maple Heights Boys League

• Close to West Recreation

• OBALL

• Tri-League Little League

• West Denison Baseball Leagues, Inc. 

• Achievement Facilities for Kids

• Empower Sports activities

• Miracle League of Lake County

The partnership’s objective is to extend illustration and the expansion of baseball and softball in deprived communities. 

“Even when I had by no means progressed to the place I’m in the present day, I’ll always remember the friendships, mentoring, and different optimistic experiences baseball has given me,” stated Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw in an announcement. “It makes me glad to doubtlessly create these sort of recollections for the youth in our metropolis.” 

In a media launch from the Cleveland Guardians, they stated that leagues are eligible for grants after “making a dedication to offering entry and alternative for the youth of all ages no matter backgrounds, demographics and accessibility wants.”

The entire leagues concerned additionally shall be given many unique alternatives, together with: 

• Instructional programming along side MLB- and club-affiliated companions similar to MOJO, USA Baseball and the Constructive Teaching Alliance. 

• Invites to dwelling video games at Progressive Discipline and unique occasions 

• Visits from Guardians personnel, mascots, and Youth Baseball & Softball Ambassadors 

Editor’s Word: The video above is from April 15, 2022, showcasing the Guardian’s 2022 roster.