New Wiffle Ball League Formed
Travel baseball is very popular in The Valley and in Mississippi right now. Most travel ball dads played baseball themselves, and they’ve passed their love of the game to their sons. Many baseball dads love to talk about their glory days on the diamond, but most didn’t get an opportunity to play after high school. Other than the occasional high school alumni game or college alumni game, grown men don’t get to play baseball unless they play pro or semi-pro ball. However, that is about to change.
Greg Holeyball has always loved baseball. He started playing at age 5, and he finished his career playing after two years at Valley Tech as a backup utility infielder and bullpen catcher. His son, Bryce, also loves the game, and he plays travel ball with the Renegades. Holeyball misses playing though, and he’s been itching to play recently. I was able to catch up with him a couple days ago.
Holeyball said, “I’ve been wanting to play some baseball the past couple years, but there’s nowhere for a 35 year old has-been like me to play. I played a little wiffle ball in high school and college, and I really liked it. So, I’ve gotten a few other travel ball dads together recently, and we’ve played some wiffle ball. We’ve had such a good time that I decided I was going to form a wiffle ball league.”
Holeyball has been working hard to get the league going. He’s been able to get enough interest from men in The Valley to form 6 teams. In addition, he’s been able to secure multiple sponsors including Burly Billy’s Beef Jerky, Pinnacle Sports Psychology, Strong River Bend Fitness, and more. The name of the league will be the Strong River Valley Wiffle Ball League (SRVWBL), and they will start playing games the first week of April.
Holeyball added, “I’ve been working on the field which will be on my property in Valley City, and it’s going to be nice. All league games will be played on my field. It’s going to be a mini Wrigley Field, and it’s going to be named The Friendly Confines. It’s going to be an all-turf field and there will even be ivy on the outfield fence like Wrigley, but it might take a while for the ivy to cover the entire fence.”
I was able to catch up with a couple people that are going to be involved in the SRVWBL, and I got their thoughts on the new league. One dad said, “Man, I’m so pumped about this! I haven’t played ball in 15 years, but I know I still got it. I would’ve played JUCO ball, but I got hurt. I already know I’m gonna lead the league in home runs. I’ve been telling my son about my glory days, but he’ll get to see Dad in action now.”
One wife said, “I’m not so sure this is going to be a good idea. I’m worried my husband is going to run his mouth and get into fights. Also, I really hope they don’t allow alcohol into The Friendly Confines. Can you imagine these old fat has-beens getting hammered and playing ball? Not good!”
The SRVO will keep you updated on the SRVWBL, and we’ll provide scores, stats, and more during the season. This is going to be fun!
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