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Artie’s Power Rankings
(posted Thursday, August 8, 2024)
8. Venom Vipers – 0 - 20
The Vipers season is over. They ended up not winning a game, but hopefully they had fun. They did show improvement overall, and if they can learn how to effectively pitch and stick with it, I think they will be better later on down the line.
7. Diamond Dogs – 6-14
The Dogs' collapse has come full circle. After a promising first half of the season, they have finished with a record of 3-7 their last ten games.
6. Bases Loaded – 7-13
The usually completely overlooked Bases Loaded has stormed back into the rankings moving up to #6. Even though Loaded didn’t reach the playoffs, I feel like they always had fun and played everyone fairly hard. All Sickle needs is a good arm or two and they will be in the mix for playoffs next season, as they’ve always had the bats.
5. Moonshots – 10-10
Moonshots got a break the last week of the season by receiving two forfeit wins against the Dogs. That gives them some extra time to get even more healthy as we all got to enjoy Hannon as the special umpire for the last week of the season. (99% umpire rating in my book). We'll see if they are healthy enough to beat 1776 in a one game series, and take on Roadkill directly after.
4. Kings of the North – 14-6
After being at the top of my rankings for the majority of my season, Kings slips a few spots down to #4. Though, I know they are technically the 2 seed going into the playoffs, they are without their top two arms against a heavily motivated Hitless team going into the playoffs. We'll see if their bats can save them in a 3-game series.
3. 1776 – 14-6
Though '76 falls into the unlucky #4 spot going into the playoffs, it seems as though they are starting to click. They swept a very good Roadkill team this past weekend to finish up the season as Dougher collected his 600th strikeout, and Artim his 700th strikeout, respectively. Sweeping Roadkill with their top 2 arms may be a big momentum boost for '76 and a matchup next weekend could come to fruition. However, a one game playoff with Caladie and the Moonshots awaits them before they can even think about the next series.
2. Scared Hitless – 14-6
I told you last week Hitless may be primed for a deep run. They split with Roadkill to end their season, which could be a huge momentum boost for them. Hitless squeaked by '76 for the 3 seed, but jump up to #2 with their wins this weekend. As I stated before, their offense has been more alive this year which could play a key factor in them making it to the championship series as they find themselves in a 3-game playoff with Kings this upcoming weekend.
1. Roadkill – 15-5
When Roadkill started the day on Sunday, I feel like they had aspirations of winning all 4 games they played and going 18-2 on the year. '76 shut that down with a sweep, and they went on the split against Hitless in a meaningless last game for them. They end the regular season as the number one seed and rightfully so. They can hit, and they can pitch, and they can field. There isn’t much more they need to do. They’ll have a match up with either 1776 or Moonshots this Sunday with the winner heading to the Red Robin Cup.
The Vipers season is over. They ended up not winning a game, but hopefully they had fun. They did show improvement overall, and if they can learn how to effectively pitch and stick with it, I think they will be better later on down the line.
7. Diamond Dogs – 6-14
The Dogs' collapse has come full circle. After a promising first half of the season, they have finished with a record of 3-7 their last ten games.
6. Bases Loaded – 7-13
The usually completely overlooked Bases Loaded has stormed back into the rankings moving up to #6. Even though Loaded didn’t reach the playoffs, I feel like they always had fun and played everyone fairly hard. All Sickle needs is a good arm or two and they will be in the mix for playoffs next season, as they’ve always had the bats.
5. Moonshots – 10-10
Moonshots got a break the last week of the season by receiving two forfeit wins against the Dogs. That gives them some extra time to get even more healthy as we all got to enjoy Hannon as the special umpire for the last week of the season. (99% umpire rating in my book). We'll see if they are healthy enough to beat 1776 in a one game series, and take on Roadkill directly after.
4. Kings of the North – 14-6
After being at the top of my rankings for the majority of my season, Kings slips a few spots down to #4. Though, I know they are technically the 2 seed going into the playoffs, they are without their top two arms against a heavily motivated Hitless team going into the playoffs. We'll see if their bats can save them in a 3-game series.
3. 1776 – 14-6
Though '76 falls into the unlucky #4 spot going into the playoffs, it seems as though they are starting to click. They swept a very good Roadkill team this past weekend to finish up the season as Dougher collected his 600th strikeout, and Artim his 700th strikeout, respectively. Sweeping Roadkill with their top 2 arms may be a big momentum boost for '76 and a matchup next weekend could come to fruition. However, a one game playoff with Caladie and the Moonshots awaits them before they can even think about the next series.
2. Scared Hitless – 14-6
I told you last week Hitless may be primed for a deep run. They split with Roadkill to end their season, which could be a huge momentum boost for them. Hitless squeaked by '76 for the 3 seed, but jump up to #2 with their wins this weekend. As I stated before, their offense has been more alive this year which could play a key factor in them making it to the championship series as they find themselves in a 3-game playoff with Kings this upcoming weekend.
1. Roadkill – 15-5
When Roadkill started the day on Sunday, I feel like they had aspirations of winning all 4 games they played and going 18-2 on the year. '76 shut that down with a sweep, and they went on the split against Hitless in a meaningless last game for them. They end the regular season as the number one seed and rightfully so. They can hit, and they can pitch, and they can field. There isn’t much more they need to do. They’ll have a match up with either 1776 or Moonshots this Sunday with the winner heading to the Red Robin Cup.
Artie’s Power Rankings
(posted Thursday, August 1, 2024)
8. Venom Vipers – 0 - 16
They faced the powerhouse of the Roadkill squad this past weekend and let's just say it ended rather quickly. They aren't yet going to compete with a team that has championship aspirations as high as Roadkill does. On the bright side, they will finish the whole year seemingly just happy to be out there playing ball, which is what it is all about.
7. Bases Loaded – 3-13
Loaded had their full complement of players this past weekend with 8! And it showed as they split with the Diamond Dogs, playing spoiler and just about ending the Dogs chances of making it into the playoffs. Kenny Kandrac looked good on the mound, only giving up 4 runs to a squad that normally hits the ball well. Loaded will finish up the season against the Vipers where they look to sweep and continue their winnings ways into the off-season.
6. Diamond Dogs – 6-12
The Dog’s playoff contention looks to be over, as they battled up to the end of the season. For only having 3 guys most of the second half of the season, they fared alright, as it’s tough to do. On the bright side, Sliker looks as if he’s figured it out offensively, and if he can work on his pitching (10.00 ERA in 25 innings), he could be a bright spot for someone next season.
5. Moonshots – 8-10
Moonshots picked up a much-needed split against 1776 on Sunday. They were still missing their second-best arm in Cinti, but they squeaked out a split with Brett on the mound in a 1-0 game. Maybe they are finally getting healthy for a playoff push? I guess time will tell as they are all but locked into playoffs into the 5 seed.
4. 1776 – 12-6
76 tried for a sweep against the Moonshots, but ultimately split in a very well-played series on both sides. I still think Auggie will be a key part to a deep playoff run, as 76 does have a very good 1-2 punch in pitching and Dougher looks to be smashing the ball on the offensive side at the right time of the season. They still do have a shot at the apparently coveted #3 seed IF they can sweep Roadkill, and Roadkill sweeps Hitless on Sunday. Either way they are locked into the playoffs.
3. Kings of the North – 14-6
Kings finally played the American Division the last couple of weeks of the season and lost both series. Although the series against Hitless could’ve had a better outcome (I saw you drop that ball on purpose with 2 outs in the 5th Dalton), but I digress. It appears a championship run may be hanging in the balance that first week of playoffs as their two top arms in Dotzel and Fuchylo will not be there. No matter who Kings plays, they will have to hit the ball and hopefully Shearer and Hart can hold back whoever they play in the playoffs.
2. Scared Hitless – 13-5
They are peaking at the right time of the year. Nick looks like Nick should look pitching and Josh is a good #2. They have a lot of quality wins as their record indicates, though I feel like they should’ve lost one against the Kings. They finish up against Roadkill after 76 and Roadkill play. If 76 loses one, they are the 3 seed, so they will be rooting for a Roadkill win that first series of the day on Sunday. Their offense has had more pop to it than I was expecting this past year, and they could be primed to make a deep run.
1. Roadkill – 14-2
The Jagar train keeps on rolling putting up 20 in both games against the over-matched vipers. There isn’t much to say about this squad as Max has put together a great team both offensively and pitching wise. Teddy is dominant and Jacob has really come into his own. Add the offensive pop of Smallz and Spaz who could go off with one swing of the bat. They will finish up with a double series against two playoff teams of 1776 and Hitless respectively. Will they rest any of their guys or keep rolling through? Should be a fun set of match ups on Sunday.
They faced the powerhouse of the Roadkill squad this past weekend and let's just say it ended rather quickly. They aren't yet going to compete with a team that has championship aspirations as high as Roadkill does. On the bright side, they will finish the whole year seemingly just happy to be out there playing ball, which is what it is all about.
7. Bases Loaded – 3-13
Loaded had their full complement of players this past weekend with 8! And it showed as they split with the Diamond Dogs, playing spoiler and just about ending the Dogs chances of making it into the playoffs. Kenny Kandrac looked good on the mound, only giving up 4 runs to a squad that normally hits the ball well. Loaded will finish up the season against the Vipers where they look to sweep and continue their winnings ways into the off-season.
6. Diamond Dogs – 6-12
The Dog’s playoff contention looks to be over, as they battled up to the end of the season. For only having 3 guys most of the second half of the season, they fared alright, as it’s tough to do. On the bright side, Sliker looks as if he’s figured it out offensively, and if he can work on his pitching (10.00 ERA in 25 innings), he could be a bright spot for someone next season.
5. Moonshots – 8-10
Moonshots picked up a much-needed split against 1776 on Sunday. They were still missing their second-best arm in Cinti, but they squeaked out a split with Brett on the mound in a 1-0 game. Maybe they are finally getting healthy for a playoff push? I guess time will tell as they are all but locked into playoffs into the 5 seed.
4. 1776 – 12-6
76 tried for a sweep against the Moonshots, but ultimately split in a very well-played series on both sides. I still think Auggie will be a key part to a deep playoff run, as 76 does have a very good 1-2 punch in pitching and Dougher looks to be smashing the ball on the offensive side at the right time of the season. They still do have a shot at the apparently coveted #3 seed IF they can sweep Roadkill, and Roadkill sweeps Hitless on Sunday. Either way they are locked into the playoffs.
3. Kings of the North – 14-6
Kings finally played the American Division the last couple of weeks of the season and lost both series. Although the series against Hitless could’ve had a better outcome (I saw you drop that ball on purpose with 2 outs in the 5th Dalton), but I digress. It appears a championship run may be hanging in the balance that first week of playoffs as their two top arms in Dotzel and Fuchylo will not be there. No matter who Kings plays, they will have to hit the ball and hopefully Shearer and Hart can hold back whoever they play in the playoffs.
2. Scared Hitless – 13-5
They are peaking at the right time of the year. Nick looks like Nick should look pitching and Josh is a good #2. They have a lot of quality wins as their record indicates, though I feel like they should’ve lost one against the Kings. They finish up against Roadkill after 76 and Roadkill play. If 76 loses one, they are the 3 seed, so they will be rooting for a Roadkill win that first series of the day on Sunday. Their offense has had more pop to it than I was expecting this past year, and they could be primed to make a deep run.
1. Roadkill – 14-2
The Jagar train keeps on rolling putting up 20 in both games against the over-matched vipers. There isn’t much to say about this squad as Max has put together a great team both offensively and pitching wise. Teddy is dominant and Jacob has really come into his own. Add the offensive pop of Smallz and Spaz who could go off with one swing of the bat. They will finish up with a double series against two playoff teams of 1776 and Hitless respectively. Will they rest any of their guys or keep rolling through? Should be a fun set of match ups on Sunday.
Artie’s Power Rankings
(posted Friday, July 19, 2024)
8. Venom Vipers - 0-14
Their rough first season continues losing two to the Moonshots. On the bright side, Brendan Baldwin (.385, 8 RBI), Bobby Romanski Jr. (.400, 1.009 OPS), and Gavin Williamson (.306, 10 BB) look to be on track offensively.
7. Bases Loaded - 2-12
Scared Hitless poured the runs on them this past weekend, putting up 15 and 22, respectively. It seems like Loaded is alright with cruising through the rest of the season. Though, a match up with Diamond Dogs is next on tap (see what I did there), who they split with earlier in the season. They could still play spoiler.
6. Diamond Dogs - 5-11
Dillan's 3 man crew from the past few weeks rolls on. Their playoff chances are hanging in the balance as they got swept by Roadkill this week. Sliker looked good on the mound considering how good the Roadkill hitters are. They will need to sweep this week against Bases Loaded if they want any chance at all at playoffs. They have the offense to keep any game close, it's just a matter of if their pitching can also keep up.
5. Moonshots - 7-9
As expected, this past weekend was a clean sweep against the Vipers. JR even got 3 hits! Hooray! Needless to say the next two series will determine what happens with Moonshots chances of playoffs when they meet 1776 and Diamond Dogs in the final weeks. A sweep by 1776 against the Moonshots will really make the final weekend series fun against the Dogs.
4. Scared Hitless – 11-5
Scared Hitless beat the brakes off Loaded this past week giving them the run differential over 1776. Mike Simon (5/5, 4HR's, 10 RBIS) against Loaded in one game alone has shown great strides in hitting this year. He could be the difference maker down the stretch. Hitless finishes up with Kings and Roadkill who are both fighting for the 1 seed.
3. 1776 – 11-5
1776 picked up two huge wins against last week's number 1 ranked team, Kings, who have arguably been the best team all season. Auggie and Artie held the Kings to two runs for the series which knowing the Kings bats is pretty good. 1776 keeps pace with Hitless heading into the final two weeks of the season. And jumps them on the power rankings just because of last week's sweep. If Auggie can keep pitching like this 1776 will be in for a ride come playoff time.
2. Kings of the North - 14-4
Kings got swept by 1776 this past weekend dropping them in the rankings. They are still the best team in the national division by far, but do drop to the 2 seed for playoffs. This is a team that shouldn't worry whether they are the 1 seed or the 5. They have proven they can beat anyone, any time.
1. Roadkill - 12-2
They strolled out with 85 people for the past weekends series against the Dogs and it didn't matter winning 8-1 and 20-0. With now the best record in the league, they jump to the #1 spot in the rankings and rightfully so. Roadkill has a tune up series against the Vipers before they finish up against 1776 and Hitless. They have the number 1 spot for now and can keep it if they keep winning. Lose a series and things may get interesting. Either way, they'll be primed for playoffs for a possible deep run in the post season.
That's it for another edition of Artie's power rankings. Buckle up because the last few weeks of the season may be a bumpy ride.
Their rough first season continues losing two to the Moonshots. On the bright side, Brendan Baldwin (.385, 8 RBI), Bobby Romanski Jr. (.400, 1.009 OPS), and Gavin Williamson (.306, 10 BB) look to be on track offensively.
7. Bases Loaded - 2-12
Scared Hitless poured the runs on them this past weekend, putting up 15 and 22, respectively. It seems like Loaded is alright with cruising through the rest of the season. Though, a match up with Diamond Dogs is next on tap (see what I did there), who they split with earlier in the season. They could still play spoiler.
6. Diamond Dogs - 5-11
Dillan's 3 man crew from the past few weeks rolls on. Their playoff chances are hanging in the balance as they got swept by Roadkill this week. Sliker looked good on the mound considering how good the Roadkill hitters are. They will need to sweep this week against Bases Loaded if they want any chance at all at playoffs. They have the offense to keep any game close, it's just a matter of if their pitching can also keep up.
5. Moonshots - 7-9
As expected, this past weekend was a clean sweep against the Vipers. JR even got 3 hits! Hooray! Needless to say the next two series will determine what happens with Moonshots chances of playoffs when they meet 1776 and Diamond Dogs in the final weeks. A sweep by 1776 against the Moonshots will really make the final weekend series fun against the Dogs.
4. Scared Hitless – 11-5
Scared Hitless beat the brakes off Loaded this past week giving them the run differential over 1776. Mike Simon (5/5, 4HR's, 10 RBIS) against Loaded in one game alone has shown great strides in hitting this year. He could be the difference maker down the stretch. Hitless finishes up with Kings and Roadkill who are both fighting for the 1 seed.
3. 1776 – 11-5
1776 picked up two huge wins against last week's number 1 ranked team, Kings, who have arguably been the best team all season. Auggie and Artie held the Kings to two runs for the series which knowing the Kings bats is pretty good. 1776 keeps pace with Hitless heading into the final two weeks of the season. And jumps them on the power rankings just because of last week's sweep. If Auggie can keep pitching like this 1776 will be in for a ride come playoff time.
2. Kings of the North - 14-4
Kings got swept by 1776 this past weekend dropping them in the rankings. They are still the best team in the national division by far, but do drop to the 2 seed for playoffs. This is a team that shouldn't worry whether they are the 1 seed or the 5. They have proven they can beat anyone, any time.
1. Roadkill - 12-2
They strolled out with 85 people for the past weekends series against the Dogs and it didn't matter winning 8-1 and 20-0. With now the best record in the league, they jump to the #1 spot in the rankings and rightfully so. Roadkill has a tune up series against the Vipers before they finish up against 1776 and Hitless. They have the number 1 spot for now and can keep it if they keep winning. Lose a series and things may get interesting. Either way, they'll be primed for playoffs for a possible deep run in the post season.
That's it for another edition of Artie's power rankings. Buckle up because the last few weeks of the season may be a bumpy ride.
Artie’s Power Rankings
(posted Thursday, July 11, 2024)
8. Venom Vipers – 0-12
Lets just say it looks like they are having fun. There are going to be growing pains with a new team, especially on the pitching side of things as shown from their team ERA of 19 runs per game. With that said they have progressively gotten better weekly. If these guys stick it out they could become really good one day.
7. Bases Loaded – 2-8
I had more hope for this team as the season began with the addition of Devers and Hinkle. Bases Loaded’s problem has always been having enough people, and this year they do which isn’t translating to as many wins as I thought. Sickle still looks good at the plate slashing .455 with 3 homers, and 19 RBI’s.
6. Diamond Dogs – 5-9
I feel like captain Dillan Ryman has hopes for a playoff run for his team, and they are right in the thick of it. They had the draw of a little easier division which helps their chances overall to stay in the race. The hitting is there as shown by Andrew Straka, batting .725, 6 homers, and 21 RBI’s this season. The pitching needs help as Ryman and Alex Sliker combine for an 11 ERA for the season. They finish the season with 2 out of 3 series against teams fighting for playoffs with Roadkill and Moonshots respectively.
5. Moonshots – 5-9
This is a team that I thought would be in a fight for the top seed all season. Injuries have caught up to them and their usual timely hitting has been off. I do expect them to push for the playoffs in their remaining games where I think they could finish .500 or better on the year. They’ll need to improve on both sides of the ball if they want to make it into playoffs.
4. 1776 – 9-5
I could’ve switched 1776 and Scared Hitless respectively, but since Hitless took 3 of 4 from 1776, I’ll keep it like this. The team got Steve Homza back which adds a big boost to their bats. Auggie George also looks like an MVP candidate the past few weeks. This team proved last year you only need a few to win the title and they will be fighting the few last series of the season for playoff position.
3. Scared Hitless – 9-5
As mentioned before, Hitless could’ve been switched with 1776 for many reasons. This team has an uncanny way of winning, and other than last week Pugh has come back to his Cy Young form which is great news for Hitless. They do end the season with 2 out of 3 series against the probably 1-2 seed for playoffs so it may be tough sledding for Hitless to gain on some playoffs positioning. If they can keep their bats rolling, I think they can make a deep run.
2. Roadkill – 10-2
This team is solid. They can hit, they can pitch, and they win. Sitting at 10-2 atop the American Division this team is primed for a championship run. The duo of Jacob Hunter and Teddy Kraus are formidable on the mound and they don’t have many holes in the offense. They could easily be #1 on this list. The deeper the run in the playoffs they make, the more Jagar will talk BS. Good for the game, but bad for people's ear drums.
1. Kings of the North – 14-2
The Kings have been pouring on the runs. I personally feel like they have had the luck of being in an easier division this year, but you play who is in front of you. This team didn’t need any help to be good, and they are showing it as they combined for 226 runs this season in 16 games. Throw the likes of Fuchylo and Dotzel on the mound and you have a great all around team. They do finish the season against two teams (1776 and Hitless) who are both fighting for playoff positioning in the American Division. Those two teams will give Kings their best shot.
Lets just say it looks like they are having fun. There are going to be growing pains with a new team, especially on the pitching side of things as shown from their team ERA of 19 runs per game. With that said they have progressively gotten better weekly. If these guys stick it out they could become really good one day.
7. Bases Loaded – 2-8
I had more hope for this team as the season began with the addition of Devers and Hinkle. Bases Loaded’s problem has always been having enough people, and this year they do which isn’t translating to as many wins as I thought. Sickle still looks good at the plate slashing .455 with 3 homers, and 19 RBI’s.
6. Diamond Dogs – 5-9
I feel like captain Dillan Ryman has hopes for a playoff run for his team, and they are right in the thick of it. They had the draw of a little easier division which helps their chances overall to stay in the race. The hitting is there as shown by Andrew Straka, batting .725, 6 homers, and 21 RBI’s this season. The pitching needs help as Ryman and Alex Sliker combine for an 11 ERA for the season. They finish the season with 2 out of 3 series against teams fighting for playoffs with Roadkill and Moonshots respectively.
5. Moonshots – 5-9
This is a team that I thought would be in a fight for the top seed all season. Injuries have caught up to them and their usual timely hitting has been off. I do expect them to push for the playoffs in their remaining games where I think they could finish .500 or better on the year. They’ll need to improve on both sides of the ball if they want to make it into playoffs.
4. 1776 – 9-5
I could’ve switched 1776 and Scared Hitless respectively, but since Hitless took 3 of 4 from 1776, I’ll keep it like this. The team got Steve Homza back which adds a big boost to their bats. Auggie George also looks like an MVP candidate the past few weeks. This team proved last year you only need a few to win the title and they will be fighting the few last series of the season for playoff position.
3. Scared Hitless – 9-5
As mentioned before, Hitless could’ve been switched with 1776 for many reasons. This team has an uncanny way of winning, and other than last week Pugh has come back to his Cy Young form which is great news for Hitless. They do end the season with 2 out of 3 series against the probably 1-2 seed for playoffs so it may be tough sledding for Hitless to gain on some playoffs positioning. If they can keep their bats rolling, I think they can make a deep run.
2. Roadkill – 10-2
This team is solid. They can hit, they can pitch, and they win. Sitting at 10-2 atop the American Division this team is primed for a championship run. The duo of Jacob Hunter and Teddy Kraus are formidable on the mound and they don’t have many holes in the offense. They could easily be #1 on this list. The deeper the run in the playoffs they make, the more Jagar will talk BS. Good for the game, but bad for people's ear drums.
1. Kings of the North – 14-2
The Kings have been pouring on the runs. I personally feel like they have had the luck of being in an easier division this year, but you play who is in front of you. This team didn’t need any help to be good, and they are showing it as they combined for 226 runs this season in 16 games. Throw the likes of Fuchylo and Dotzel on the mound and you have a great all around team. They do finish the season against two teams (1776 and Hitless) who are both fighting for playoff positioning in the American Division. Those two teams will give Kings their best shot.
BWBL Hall of Fame, Class of 2023
In continuing to commemorate the efforts of great players and organizers, the Backyard Wiffle® Ball League is proud to announce the BWBL Hall of Fame, Class of 2023!
Members are elected to the Hall of Fame through a vote of BWBL Council members and still-active Hall of Famers. In order to become a member of the Hall of Fame, players/organizers must first be nominated by the Council and then receive 75% of the vote.
The league is proud to announce the BWBL Hall of Fame, Class of 2023:
Steve Dotzel Starting in 2011, Dotzel has been a part of several teams, including: Backdoor Bandits, Bad Meets Evil, Snack Shack, Balls Deep, Wiffle Ball Junkies, and currently Kings of the North. Dotzel is one of the league's all-time best pitchers with a 60-16 win/loss record and a 3.16 ERA. He is equally as solid at the plate with a .438 all-time batting average and is currently chasing his 100th home run (92 as of his induction). Dotzel has won three Red Robin Cup Championships during his career; 2012, 2017, 2019. The 2023 season marks Dotzel’s eighth on the BWBL Council.
Ryan Hart Having been a player in the BWBL from 2006 until 2015, Hart took eave from the league until returning for 2023. Hart was a staple of the Coal Street days as a member of Saturday Crush. That was Hart’s only team until his return this year, joining Kings of the North. Hart was a founding member of the BWBL Council. He can also be credited with coining the name Diamond City Park. He was always seen as a great player with a consistent bat - batting .541 all-time. He was also considered one of the all-time best pitchers with a 23-7 win/loss record and a 3.02 ERA. He has captured four Red Robin Cup Championships; 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011. Additional, Hart helped Diamond City Sports as a whole become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2019.
Members are elected to the Hall of Fame through a vote of BWBL Council members and still-active Hall of Famers. In order to become a member of the Hall of Fame, players/organizers must first be nominated by the Council and then receive 75% of the vote.
The league is proud to announce the BWBL Hall of Fame, Class of 2023:
Steve Dotzel Starting in 2011, Dotzel has been a part of several teams, including: Backdoor Bandits, Bad Meets Evil, Snack Shack, Balls Deep, Wiffle Ball Junkies, and currently Kings of the North. Dotzel is one of the league's all-time best pitchers with a 60-16 win/loss record and a 3.16 ERA. He is equally as solid at the plate with a .438 all-time batting average and is currently chasing his 100th home run (92 as of his induction). Dotzel has won three Red Robin Cup Championships during his career; 2012, 2017, 2019. The 2023 season marks Dotzel’s eighth on the BWBL Council.
Ryan Hart Having been a player in the BWBL from 2006 until 2015, Hart took eave from the league until returning for 2023. Hart was a staple of the Coal Street days as a member of Saturday Crush. That was Hart’s only team until his return this year, joining Kings of the North. Hart was a founding member of the BWBL Council. He can also be credited with coining the name Diamond City Park. He was always seen as a great player with a consistent bat - batting .541 all-time. He was also considered one of the all-time best pitchers with a 23-7 win/loss record and a 3.02 ERA. He has captured four Red Robin Cup Championships; 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011. Additional, Hart helped Diamond City Sports as a whole become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2019.
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