Buddy Baseball – Camaraderie, Acceptance, Fun
Our League
Buddy Baseball is a non-competitive recreational league serving the Tampa Bay community for boys and girls ages 8 to 22 with special needs. Each player is paired with a buddy to assist the player as needed on the field and in the dugout. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers giving special needs children the opportunity to play an organized sport. Not only do the players experience the thrill of participating in a baseball game, they also experience team play and camaraderie.
Buddy Baseball is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Opening Day Countdown Clock
Spring 2025 Season Information
- Saturdays 2/22/2025 to 4/5/2025
- Game Times: 9:15 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, or 1:15 pm
- Games are one hour long with a 15 minute practice before the game
- No practice during the week
- Team Meet and Greet and Uniform Pick Up: Saturday 2/15/2025
- Registration closes on Friday, 12/20/2024, 6:00pm
Registration Fees:
- Players with special needs ages 8 – 22, $30
- Buddies ages 10 – 22, $15, Community Service Hours are available
- Coaches – no charge
- Financial Assistance is available
- Click on the Registration tab to Register for the Spring 2025 season
Refer a first-time buddy and receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
Field Location: All games are played on the Temple Terrace Recreation Complex ball fields which are located behind Lewis Elementary School. 6700 E. Whiteway Dr. Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Click on this link to download the Spring Flyer 2025
League Information
Games are one hour with a 15-minute practice prior. Teams consist of six players, six or more buddies and coaches. Each team plays one game per Saturday during a Spring and Fall season each running for seven weeks.
Build a Field
Help us build another synthetic turf field that is wheelchair accessible and safer to play on for all players. Invest in the league’s future during our capital campaign.
