BaseABLE Batter

WE ARE

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BaseABLE Catcher

Athletes of all abilities want to play ball.
And that’s where BaseABLE comes in.

Its mission is to provide and encourage an inclusive environment for individuals
with mental or physical disabilities to play the great game of baseball.

CORE BELIEFS:

  • Anyone can play baseball, they just need the opportunity.

  • Many individuals with disabilities have the capacity and capability to play baseball competitively.

  • Fostering an inclusive and supportive environment as well as space to play is vital for athletes with disabilities.

  • Providing the opportunity to play baseball will increase overall awareness of the capacity of disabled individuals in the general public and create additional opportunities in all aspects of these athletes' lives.

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MEET RICHARD

Richard Pingitor

“It would mean a lot to me. I’m not getting any younger either! We would love to get baseball into the Special Olympics so all of the young, deserving athletes can play. We are diehard about the game and want to share that and give everyone options.”

-Richard Pingitor, BaseABLE athlete

MEET TONY

Tony Vlahovic

“Most of these guys have worn a baseball hat their entire  lives but have never had the opportunity to play on the field… So what we want to do is create that.”

-Tony Vlahovic, Coach, BaseABLE

Rave Reviews!

“Are you aware of the totally amazing level of passion, compassion, professionalism, caring, giving, teaching and coaching at ALL capabilities, good humor and fun that Gary Chropuvka and Tony Vlahovic provide to all of these athletes who continue to show up and follow these guys in order to get more of the product they are providing… BaseAble!! I don't think you could EVER find better ambassadors for the Special Olympics values than these guys!  My son, Casey Mann has participated in almost every sport Special Olympics offers, and truly LIVES to play each and every sport.  I have to say, Tony and Gary have made this BaseAble program so successful that he cannot wait for the next opportunity to join in whatever they are offering!  If there is any doubt about including this program as part of SONJ, I cannot imagine what would be stopping you.  And I have truly never met more dedicated and inclusive coaches coaches - never ever!  I hope you are all giving this program and these guys the consideration they deserve!”

-Robyn Mannix, Mother of Casey Man

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