WELCOME! – July 2025
Baseball is in our blood; and the infield dirt, the smell of the grass and the crack of the bat fuel us and drive us to consume more. More time on the field. More equipment. More news and stories. More – well, you get the idea. So, take a few minutes to discover all that’s new in YOUR family. And thanks for your time and patronage of Roy Hobbs Baseball!

‘Baseball was my father’s life’

Eugenio Rodriguez, founder and manager of the Stars of Herrera from the Dominican Republic, passed away in March.  He has been bringing his team to the RHWS since 2008. His son, JoeI, wanted to share an essay about his father.

Read the full piece HERE.

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Eugenio Rodriguez

Roy Hobbs World Series #36

1.    The following are posted on royhobbs.com landing page:

a.    2025 RHWS field

b.    Practice Field link

c.     Free Agent registration link

2.    Locker room link will be posted on or about July 24.

3.    All team invoices are being emailed on or before
July 21.

4.    Certificates of Insurance (COIs) are due by August 1. Click here for Roy Hobbs COI guidelines.

5.    Antiques (80+) division:  4 teams needed to make this work.  Had 3 in 2024, and it was unsatisfactory.  No desire to ask 75+ players to play DHs prior to playoffs.  Deadline to make 80+ division a reality is Labor Day; RH will continue to promote.

Hall of Fame

Nominations for the Roy Hobbs Hall of Fame are closed.  Plan to announce Class of 2025 in late August.

Coming events

TNT Nashville Tournament:  Columbus Day Tournament – October 11-13.  Site is Nashville-Murfreesboro area.  3 age divisions:  40+. 50+. 60+.  Host: Middle Tennessee ABA. Click here for details

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A Line Up Card of our scheduled events that can keep you on the field all year!

FIND YOUR PASSION

What’s ours? Baseball, sure…but we’re also invested in Challenger Baseball and the Fight Against Cancer!

THANK YOU HELPING US SUPPORT SOME VERY WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS IN 2024!

Teammates who have departed this life but are with us in spirit. Click here for photos.

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Please send updated In Memoriam data to teammatesupport@royhobbs.com; photos of our departed teammates are always welcome

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