Call to The Bullpen — Roy Hobbs features & News

Celebrating our game, our chance to compete on the Diamond for all ages. Here’s a look at Roy Hobbs teammates and what they are doing along with updates on 2026 activities. Thank you for your support!

When does 4-6-3=210?

Leon, Ivan & Erwin Lanier are testimony that you’re never too old to play and enjoy the game of Baseball. This is their story of a singular accomplishment that, while perhaps not unique, could well be just that. Enjoy the read.

Read the full story HERE.

L-R Ivan Lanier (70) Leon Lanier (75) & Erwin Lanier (65)

Roy Hobbs World Series #37

1. RHWS field: The listing of reservations for the 2026 RHWS to date can be found on royhobbs.com.
2. Team Registration: 2026 team registration links, and resulting player registration links, will be emailed to managers the week of July 6. (Let’s get thru the July 4 weekend first.)
3. Antiques Division: 8 teams have reserved slots; email to potential 80+ players (78 & older) will be sent the week of June 29 to build a free agent list.
4. Free Agents: Overall free agent registration will be live as of July 7 on royhobbs.com.
5. Locker Room & Practice fields: Registration for both will be live on royhobbs.com the week of July 13.
6. Sunshine Classic: 2027
   Sunshine Classic dates will be announced the week of July 6 on royhobbs.com.

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Nominations for the Roy Hobbs Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are closed. 2026 Honorees will be announced in August after Trustees evaluate the nominees and the Hall of Famers voting make their election.

Interested in umpiring at the RH World Series or Sunshine Classic?  See https://royhobbs.com/rhua-umpires/ to complete an application for RHUA membership.

Trombonist Ballplayer’s Ode to the Roy Hobbs World Series

Larry Woodward (L) and St. Louis Legends Manager Steve
Eckhard as Woodward family looks on prior to a
‘Trombone performance’ before a 2025 RHWS game.

Larry Woodward came out of “trombone retirement” at age 80, and played his first Roy Hobbs World Series in 2025, playing a dual role with the St. Louis Legends and his trombone. Larry, 82, played the National Anthem before all the Legends games and on several other occasions during the 2025 event. Glenn Miller reports on a moving email he received from Larry this spring, as Larry plans on reviving his ‘bone-ing’ in the 2026 RHWS in a ‘double play’ rediscovery of his youth. Enjoy!

Read the full piece HERE.

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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!

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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 The crack of a bat; the smell of freshly mowed grass in the outfield; the pop of the ball in your glove. You found it again as an adult in Roy Hobbs Baseball. So if you know someone who’s still sitting in the stands get them back on the field. Send them our newsletter and tell them Roy has a spot on his roster.