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The WBL is Powered by People. In a world that is consistently becoming more and more about technology, screens, and AI, we are focused on in-person and bringing people together. We need folks for all aspects of our organization. We promise to never replace our players, fans, or volunteers with AI, although we will use AI to make our systems, communications, and events more efficient, effective, and fun.
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Team Owners & Founders
Start a team in your community.
We are actively looking for those who want to own and/or start WBL teams in their communities. If you have ever dreamed of owning a team, the WBL is for you. We are building a network of semi-professional, unified teams that are committed to building what will ultimately be the largest network of baseball teams in the world.
This is for you if:
- You desire to use baseball to build community.
- You are committed to building a positive fan, player, and community experience through baseball.
- You are entrepreneurial and willing to dive in, build and execute a plan, and drive significant revenue and good in your community and beyond.
- You have the capital to fund a team, the time and desire to build a team from the ground up, or an existing team you want to grow.
- You want the support of experienced professionals who can help you monetize, drive impact, and build a successful franchise.
- You are committed to being a person of strong character, a hard worker, and a servant leader.
Players & Coaches
Play. Coach. Lead.
We are always looking for new players in regions across the country and around the world. If you love baseball, softball, cricket, or another similar sport, we want you. All genders and skill levels are welcome and encouraged: we will find the right spot for you. We are looking for coaches to lead our teams, and player-coaches are encouraged as well.
As we build out teams, clinics, tournaments, and other events in the near future, we will keep you posted.
Entertainers
Talent is part of the final score.
The World Baseball League is a great partner to artists, musicians, and performers of all kinds. We produce shows for artists, utilize talent at our events, and even have our own song, Play Ball (shout-out to Shaheed and DJ Supreme).
We partner with professional and aspiring entertainers at our events, baseball games and otherwise, to create an amazing fan experience. A special twist on baseball is half baseball and half talent show. Our entertainers are as important to the final score as the baseball.
Fans
Everyone is welcome.
At The World Baseball League, everyone is welcome. We are more than just baseball: we are people coming together to build a community of folks who are interested in baseball, entertainment, and good vibes. Sign up to receive updates on future events, sweepstakes, and the fun things we are doing to build baseball, build community, and support the arts.
Join the Movement. Join the Community.
Volunteers
Help us spread joy.
We have built The World Baseball League with the help of so many volunteers, and there are just as many ways for you to help: ushers, field volunteers, announcers, and more. We need folks to volunteer for every job you see at a baseball field or an event. We often compensate in hot dogs and merch. ;)
All we ask is that you have a good attitude and help us spread joy.
Vendors
Bring your brand to the ballpark.
Are you a company that is passionate about serving others? Do you offer high-quality goods and/or services at a good value? Do you want to promote your brand through the power of The World Baseball League?
We are always looking for great Activation Partners and vendors. Types of vendors we are looking to add to our network:
- Merch Creators and Printers
- Food Vendors (Food Trucks and On-site Caterers)
- Event Production Companies
- Event Marketers and Promoters
- Photographers and Videographers
- Social Media Managers and Influencers
- Tech Companies
- Anything else (let us know what you do!)
Sponsors
Build brands that change lives.
We only work with brands and companies that we believe in and are mission-aligned. We would love to promote you through our social media, at our events, and through our various other channels. Our sponsors help us deliver amazing experiences to our fans, and we help them build and promote brands that change lives.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Event Sponsorship
- Activations
- Digital Promotion
- Documentary Sponsorship
- Team Sponsorship
- In-Game Promotion
Helping Others
Help is at the center of everything.
At our core, The World Baseball League is driven to help others. Our very first act as an organization was a fundraiser where our founder, Gaines Johnson, embodied Forrest Gump and traveled and ran from Alabama to Fenway Park in Boston to raise funds for ZTTK Syndrome, an ultra-rare disease impacting Gaines’s good friend, Lukie Guo.
Since then, we have raised, given, and contributed over $40,000 to non-profits and charitable causes and have volunteered countless hours helping others.
Every event that we produce is tied to a charitable cause.
Here are just a handful of the non-profits we have worked with:
- Sarah Marsh Memorial Fund
- Friends of Rickwood
- Negro Southern League Museum
- Small Magic
- Gary's House
- Sozo Trading Co.
- Samford University
- A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club
- Papa Jack Foundation
- ZTTK.org
- Gabbi South Sudan Initiative
If you are part of a non-profit and want to work with us, let us know.