Tampa Beacon

Stories written by Chuck Merlis highlighting the people, programs, and local news shaping North Tampa.

A Buddy Baseball player helps a player with special needs bat during a game.

Everyone is a star when it comes to Buddy Baseball

First reported in the Tampa Beacon, discover how Buddy Baseball is redefining youth sports in Tampa by creating an inclusive, non-competitive league for kids with special needs.

Chuck Merlis

Jul 225 min read

Freelance Reporter

Tampa Beacon

Everyone is a star when it comes to Buddy Baseball