Baseball

Baseball: They say it’s “the great American pastime,” but really, we know it’s just a great sport. Although it’s recognized as a popular event in the United States, baseball, also known as hardball, is a hit in sandlots across the globe.

In Cleveland, we’re proud home to the Major League Baseball team the Cleveland Guardians. It’s also one of the reasons we were inspired to offer the fun and competitive sport of baseball during the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games.

Age Categories

• Men’s: 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+

Competitive Divisions

• A Grade: Competitive
• B Grade: Recreational
• Open: Age Category 65+

Disciplines

• 9v9

Venues

League Park

Northeast Ohio has a longstanding history with the sport of baseball. Originally built in 1891 and home of Cleveland professional baseball for over 50 years, Cleveland’s historic League Park witnessed some of the game’s best cleats to ever grace the field including Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. The park even hosted the 1920 World Series.

Talty Field at Jim Thome All Star Complex

Talty Field at the Jim Thome All Star Complex was renovated in 2019 as part of the MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland and is named after Jim Thome, an MLB Hall of Famer and former Cleveland player.

Jose Ramirez Field at Clark Fields

Opened in fall 2023, this field is named after Cleveland Guardians third baseman, Jose Ramirez and its construction was funded through generous donations from Ramirez and Cleveland Guardians Charities.