What a night! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our end-of-season Awards Night at the Dayton Dragons game. We had a record turnout, making it one of the biggest and most memorable celebrations in Midwest Ohio Baseball League history!

Seeing our players take the field at Day Air Ballpark is always a special moment. Congratulations to the three players who represented our league by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch—you made your teammates, coaches, and families proud!

A very special thank you goes to Ron Oester, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame second baseman, for spending the evening with us. Ron generously signed more than 100 baseballs, took time to visit with our players and families, and helped create memories that these kids will never forget. We are truly grateful for his generosity and support of youth baseball.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Dayton Dragons for their outstanding hospitality and all of the great swag they provided. They continue to make our league feel welcome every year.

Most importantly, thank you to our players. Your excitement, sportsmanship, and respect throughout the evening made us incredibly proud. With an event of this size, involving well over a thousand people, we work hard to make sure every child has a great experience. While we understand that no large event is ever perfect, our volunteers give their time and hearts to make every player feel special. If we ever fall short, we learn from it and strive to do even better the next time. Our focus has always been—and always will be—creating lasting memories for every child who plays in Midwest Ohio Baseball League.

Despite a season filled with rain delays and schedule changes, our players, coaches, parents, volunteers, and teams never gave up. Together, you made this another successful season, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Registration for the 2027 season opens Friday, July 15. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the field and make next season even bigger and better!

Thank you for being part of the Midwest Ohio Baseball League family.

                     Midwest Ohio Baseball League ⚾

                            "A Better Way to Play"

Legends Eric Davis & Ron Oester spent time celebrating the Midwest Ohio Baseball League awards night at the Dayton Dragons. 

Click HERE to view the updated 9u addendum. 

Click HERE to Read and/or Download Bat Certification Info

Ohio Concussion Certification Link:

https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2

1. Create a free account

2. Click 'Order Course' and check out (It's free)

3. Click 'Dashboard' then 'My Courses' and take the course

4. Save your certificate and upload it to your MOBL account

Coaches:

The upcoming season marks the 32nd for Midwest Ohio Baseball League (under two names).  The Midwest Ohio Baseball League has been the formative League for thousands of players who went on to play high school baseball, hundreds of players who went on to play college baseball and dozens of players, including some Major Leaguers, who have gone on to play professionally.  We are proud of our impact on the Baseball Community and intend to continue to positively influence baseball in the Miami Valley for many years to come.

Our Prime Directive has always been to do what is in the best interests of baseball in the Miami Valley and to remember, it is always about kids playing baseball.

We are announcing several initiatives for the 2022 season which will enhance this Prime Directive:

Be on the lookout for exciting announcements and more information in the coming days.

 Coaches:  This is just a reminder about changes we outlined in the initial meetings last winter:

Read the full interview with Miami County Commissioner & Midwest Ohio Baseball President Wade Westfall HERE.

Coaches:

As you likely know, all youth coaches are required by law to have background checks.

For those of you who have completed your background checks already, we are updating the list and will post the updated list by 3/15/24.

Effective immediately, for those who have not completed the background checks, we are using a new provider, USA Baseball. Instructions are below.

If you have not yet completed your background checks, please use the USA System.

USA Baseball’s BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) program is a zero-tolerance campaign for any type of abuse within the sport of baseball. As a BASE organization, all coaches are required to complete a standard background check and Abuse Awareness for Adults course. Please follow the instructions below to become BASE Compliant.



More information including the USA Baseball Ineligible List and the Online Reporting Form for abuse within the sport can be found here.

1. Create an Account or Sign in to USABDevelops.com

• Go to USABDevelops.com or download the USA Baseball App.
• Click “Sign in/Register”
• Enter all information marked with a red asterisk when creating an account
• Select Midwest Ohio Baseball, LLC from the “Organizations” drop down menu and click +Join
• If you have an existing account, click “Update Profile” to register with your organization

2.Complete Abuse Awareness for Adults course:

• Click EDUCATION
• Select CERTIFICATIONS → MY CERTIFICATIONS → AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• Find “BASE Compliance” and click “+Enroll”
• Select “View Details”
• Click “Abuse Awareness for Adults” → “+Enroll” → “Go to Course”
• Complete the course

3. Complete the Standard Background check:

• Click EDUCATION
• Select CERTIFICATIONS → MY CERTIFICATIONS → AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• Find “USA Baseball- Standard Package” and select “View Details”
• Click “+Purchase” and apply credit card information
• USA Baseball – Standard Package costs $10 to purchase.
• Click “Continue to Checkout”. Once purchase is complete click “Continue”
• Click “Go to Questionnaire” and complete the background check questionnaire

Please contact Develops@USABaseball.com if you have any questions or need additional support.

Note: If you have had background checks performed by another service or organization whithin the last 12 months, please fill out the form located HERE and email to bkgrckMWOB@gmail.com.

The Midwest Ohio Baseball League has always been in favor of changes to the rules and sport that encourages more players to participate in baseball.

Therefore, effective with the 2021 season, and in cooperation with USSSA Baseball, the Midwest Ohio Baseball League is adopting the USSSA Age/Grade Exception rules. A summary of those rules can be found HERE.

Teams should be aware that not all Tournament events will allow players with these exceptions.

Sincerely,

Wade Westfall

Recently, Midwest Ohio Baseball performed an extensive telephone survey in order to get your feedback regarding the past season.  We thank the coaches for the very positive responses.  Over the past 10 years, both amateur baseball and Midwest Ohio Baseball League have made significant changes.  Click HERE to see the answers to common questions about the league. 

When was the last time you told your child, "I love watching you play"? As the Spring season kicks off, we would like to challenge all youth sport parents to watch this video. Also, we know that the majority of you are on your phones when reading this email so hop on over and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We look forward to interacting with everyone this season! 

 Dear Coaches and Team Families,

We are excited to invite all 8U, 9U, and 10U teams to the 2026 Dayton Dragons Awards Night on Tuesday, June 30. This has become one of the most memorable events of our season and is always a sellout.

This special evening is open to every team in the league and serves as our official year-end awards celebration. We encourage all teams to attend and celebrate the season together.

⚾ Pregame On-Field Parade

All attending teams will participate in a pregame parade around the warning track. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that players and families will never forget.

🏆 Team Awards

The top two teams in each divisional/regional split will be recognized during the evening.

Teams finishing in 1st or 2nd place will receive:

• Up to 15 complimentary tickets provided by the league
• Custom medals for players and coaches (up to 15 per team)
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🎟 Ticket Information

Additional tickets may be purchased at the following prices:

• Lawn Tickets: $10 each
• Stadium Seat Tickets: $15 each

Each ticket includes a Dayton Dragons hat.

Please order the total number of tickets your team expects to need. If your team finishes 1st or 2nd in its divisional/regional split, appropriate credit will be applied for the complimentary tickets earned through league awards. This will allow us to keep teams and families together. 

📅 League Standings Deadline

All 8U, 9U, and 10U league games must be completed by midnight on Sunday, June 21.

Only games completed by that deadline will count toward the final standings. Top teams will be contacted on Monday, June 22. Get your games in, do not let a last minute failure to play a game cost you a division placement. 

📌 Ticket Order Deadline

All ticket orders must be submitted by Friday, June 23. 

This event sells out every year. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so please begin organizing your team’s ticket needs immediately.

Ticket Ordering Procedures

1. Determine how many tickets your team (including players, coaches, families and fans) need and place your order as soon as possible.
2. Contact your families regarding additional ticket needs.
3. Collect all money from your team before the event.
4. Once an order is submitted, please avoid changes. There will be no day-of adjustments or cancellations.
5. Email your order to wade8276@yahoo.com and include:

• Team Name
• Age Group
• Head Coach Name
• Event Coordinator (if different from the head coach)
• Contact Number
• Number of Lawn Tickets
• Number of Stadium Seat Tickets

1. You will receive confirmation by phone & email. Please make sure your order has been confirmed.
2. On Tuesday, June 30, between 5:00–5:50 p.m., the head coach or team representative must bring the exact amount due in the form of CASH or ONE CHECK payable to Midwest Ohio Baseball or MWOB. Cash is preferred. Payments can also be made via Venmo: @ Wade-Westfall-2. 
3. Ticket pickup will be located in front of the main box office/corporate offices in the plaza. Tickets must be picked up before 5:50 p.m. location will be over by the RTA bus stop. 
4. Tickets may also be picked up prior to June 29th by contacting Wade Westfall at 937-672-1260 to make arrangements.
5. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. The game begins at 7:00 p.m.
6. Teams should line up for the on-field parade in the right-field area at 6:15 p.m.
7. Awards and medals for 1st and 2nd place divisional/regional winners will be distributed following the parade.  This for 8,9&10 U teams ONLY.

Let’s make June 30 a celebration of the season, the kids, and the game we all love. We look forward to seeing everyone at the ballpark.

Click here to download a PDF order form. 

See you there!

Wade Westfall

President

Midwest Ohio Baseball League (MOBL)

937-672-1260

wade8276@yahoo.com