2024 FREE AGENT DRAFT AND WORKOUT:

There will definitely be a 70+ division in NEO Roy Hobbs.  It will start with two teams, Kenmore Eastern Brewers and Kent Mudhens, but we would love to hear from you if you have a team to enter or wish to sign up as a Free Agent.  Up to three underage players per team  may participate.

We will play on Saturdays, although we are open to being creative about weekday possibilities.

The season will begin on May 18, so those of us who are involved in High School ball will be mostly done.  We are planning for 12 nine-inning games with a double elimination playoff. at the end of the season  Depending on trainout replays and the necessity for bye dates, the playuoffs would finish up in September., 

If you are at all interested and have enough players sign up as a team, please register on the team registration form on the right side of our home page.  If you are an individual player who doesn't have a team yet, please sign up on our Free Agent list and we will contact you directly with follow-up information.

Thanks,

Don B

2023 65+ Vintage Award Winners:

Pitcher of the Year - Bill Sattler, Kent Mudhens Blue

League MVP - Ken Klinvex, Kenmore Eastern Brewers

2023 Greater Akron AA Baseball Award Winners:

Frank Garcia League MVP - Josh Salinas, Portage South Black Squirrels

Dave Young Pitcher of the Year - Jeremy Krol, Akron Irish

George Sisler Hitter of the Year - Darrion Overall, Cleveland Pirates

Don Lombardi Rookie of the Year - Stephen Javorek, Ohio Gamecocks & Carter Smith, Portage Lakes Lakers

Dave Layton Tournament MVPs - Jonathan Kountis, Portage South Black Squirrels (American Division) &

                                                               Andrew Vargo, Fairlawn Flying Squirrels (National Division)

65+ NEORH Vintage Division Champions | Kent Mudhens Blue

Manager: John Berger

Congratulations to the 2023 NEORH Vintage Division Champions, Kent Mudhens Blue!  Mudhens finished the season with a 13-2 overall record.

18+ Greater Akron AA - American Division Champions | Portage South Black Squirrels

Manager: Ron Spears

Congratulations to the 2023 NEORH Greater Akron AA American Division Champions, Portage South Black Squirrels!  Portage South finished the season with a 23-2 overall record.

18+ Greater Akron AA - National Division Champions | Fairlawn Flying Squirrels

Manager: Michael Murphy

Congratulations to the 2023 NEORH Greater Akron AA National Division Champions, Fairlawn Flying Squirrels!

Everyone

It has come to our attention on multiple occasions that the facility rules have not been followed for the use of Hudson High School Ballpark.  In order to assure use of the field and a good relationship with all those involved with the use of the Ballpark at Hudson we need to follow the rules established for this facility.  No exceptions!

NEO Roy Hobbs Baseball, Inc. is organized exclusively for non-profit purposes; specifically for the purpose of promoting and participating in the game of baseball, and to develop concepts of good sportsmanship and fair play and various other charitable, recreational and education purposes. NEO Roy Hobbs Baseball, Inc. supports children’s and disabled baseball in the Akron, Ohio area by members donating time to coach and assist in baseball related events.

NEO Roy Hobbs Baseball is working on a partnership with Rock Team Sports.

Below is the link from Rock Team Sports to purchase New Balance baseball turf shoes and cleats.

Click Here to Purchase New Cleats and Turf Shoes

An announcement for those of us who grew up in the late ‘50s when Rocky Colavito was King of the Indians to all the little boys and a bunch of us a older ones too!  Several groups in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland are spearheading a drive to erect a statue of him by the noted local sculptor David Deming.  I was told but not confirmed that the plaster form has been made but casting the bronze cannot proceed until fund raising is more complete.  They are almost half way toward covering the full $110,000 cost.

It you want to find out more or contribute as a team or individually, enter RockyColavitoStatue.com into your browser.  Donations of any size are more than welcome and you can get your name on a paver at the site for $125 or $250.