World Baseball Academy

We were grateful to spend the past two days at the ASH Centre hosting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne as part of the Badges for Baseball program.

Through the game of baseball, young people, WBA interns and staff and law enforcement mentors came together to build relationships, learn valuable life lessons, and create positive connections. Thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, and everyone involved for allowing WBA to be a small part of such a meaningful program.

Yesterday, we were grateful to welcome John Garner and Wade Smith from 3Rivers Federal Credit Union for another edition of Leadership Talks at the WBA.

They shared valuable insight on the importance of budgeting, financial wellness, and being intentional with your money. One message that stood out: “Every dollar you earn has a job.” Saving wisely, spending with purpose, and regularly checking in on your financial health are habits that can make a lasting impact.

Thank you, John and Wade, for investing in our students and staff and sharing your knowledge and experience.

Leadership Talks at the WBA with Mike Nutter.

Last week, Mike challenged us to get involved, get ingrained in our community, and intentionally give back while building meaningful relationships along the way. We are grateful for the insight, wisdom, and leadership experience Mike shared with us, and for the impact his message will continue to have on our coaches and staff.

Thank you, Mike, for investing in our students and staff and reminding us that leadership extends far beyond the game.

We're getting ready for our 2026 Missions Trip to the Dominican Republic and are collecting gently used baseball equipment to take with us and share with the communities we'll be serving alongside Mission of Hope.

📅 Donations accepted through July 12th
📍 Drop-Off: The ASH Centre (Door #3)

Thank you for being part of the impact! ❤️

Congratulations to the champions of this weekend’s WBA Summer Hoosier Classic! 🏆⚾

Congratulations to WBA's own Adam Roser who received the Colin Lister Award at the annual NEIBA Hall of Fame banquet. This award honors those who exemplify a profound and distinguished dedication to the game of baseball through one or more of the following:

Managing/coaching
Team Sponsorship
Securing financial backing
Character building
Maintaining the integrity of the game by promoting it in a manner befitting of its historical legacy.
Adam joins a legendary lineup of past award winners, including:

2025. Tim Tassler
2024 Zach Hosier
2023 Pat “Bubba” McMahon
2022 Jeff Herring
2021 Tom Knox
2020 No banquet
2019 James Craig
2018 Stan Zanetti
2017 Brett Windmiller
2016 Richard Brown
2015 Joe Moorhouse
2014 No Banquet
2013 Margery Graham
2012 Jim Shovlin
2011 Jack Massucci
2010 Charlie Shipman/ Parnel Hisner
2009 Chuck Itt/ Dan Eash
2008 Ella Hardick
2007 Leo Ochoa
2006 Blake Sebring
2005 Bill Derbyshire
2004 John Nelson
2003 David Goodmiller

➡️ https://neibaseball.org/blog/

Thank you, Adam, for everything you do for our players and the game. We are so proud to have you on the WBA team! 🏆🎉

Congratulations to this weekend’s
WBA Summer Hoosier Classic
tournament champions!

World Baseball Academy enjoyed helping host the Indiana FCA Fins training programs this week on our ASH Centre campus. Thanks FCA FINS - Great Lakes for allowing us to be a part of it! Great start to this six (6) week program! ⚾👏

Congrats to Trey Deckman! 🎉❤️⚾️

Columbia City’s Deckman wins Dick Crumback Award as northeast Indiana’s top baseball player Deckman batted .337 with 17 RBI, five home runs and 17 stolen bases in his senior season with Columbia City.