About Us

History of The Miracle League

Miracle League baseball began in Conyers, Georgia in 1998 when the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association invited children with unique abilities to play on a typical baseball field. That first season, on a grass and dirt field, 140 players came out to play baseball. The Miracle League has been growing ever since!

By the second season, a new type of field was developed just for Miracle League athletes. It’s a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized surface. It makes it a little bit easier for special needs players to get from base to base.

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History of The Miracle League

Miracle League baseball began in Conyers, Georgia in 1998 when the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association invited children with unique abilities to play on a typical baseball field. That first season, on a grass and dirt field, 140 players came out to play baseball. The Miracle League has been growing ever since!

By the second season, a new type of field was developed just for Miracle League athletes. It’s a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized surface. It makes it a little bit easier for special needs players to get from base to base.

Jodie & Rick Pena, Co-Founders

We say no to no one. Anyone that wants to play baseball will play. It’s that simple.

We cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt with children with disabilities.

What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing our National pastime–baseball.

Everyone Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball.

Promote the construction of special facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.

Our Mission

Provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities.

Promote community support and sponsorship of Miracle Leagues.

Promote the construction of special facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.

Our Vision

The Miracle League of the 805 envisions a community where all people with disabilities have opportunities to enhance their lives as athletes, teammates, and in everyday life.

Our Values

Provide every child and adult the opportunity to play the game of baseball

Nurture peer relationships as we merge communities together so that barriers to friendship and opportunity are removed while promoting teamwork, and inclusion, and helping people reach their full potential

Develop life skills that empower and challenge everyone to foster acceptance of all individuals