Jordan Robles, the world’s top Wiffle ball player, according to Big League Wiffle Ball founder and commissioner Logan Rose. Photo: Courtesy of Big League Wiffle Ball
(Disclosure: Logan Rose, who created Big League Wiffle Ball and the Western Wiffle Ball Classic in 2020 when he was just 13 years old, is the son of Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group.)
By Axios
If you’ve got serious Wiffle ball skills, now’s the time to take them to the big league.
The big picture: Big League Wiffle Ball is back for its fifth year with a new event — a franchise tournament series in the Valley that will culminate in a final four championship tournament in Dallas.
- The Western Wiffle Ball Classic is Oct. 19 at Scottsdale Stadium.
- The league will also hold tournaments in Scottsdale on Nov. 2 and in Chandler on Nov. 23.
State of play: Teams consist of three to five players of all ages.
- They can choose to compete in a more experienced and skilled division or a recreational and relaxed one, both of which have playoffs and a championship.
- Each team plays three games against teams in their pools, with the top eight in each division qualifying for a single-elimination playoff bracket.
Zoom in: Only the 10 franchise teams created for the new professional league concept that play in the competitive division are eligible for the league’s Final Four and World Series in Dallas.
- You can apply to join one of the preexisting franchise teams on the league’s website and compete in the Western Wiffle Ball Classic.
How it works: Registration costs $120 per team.
- Teams must bring their own bats and balls, and are required to wear the same color. Jerseys are encouraged.
1 big swing: Not interested in playing on a team? You can still swing for the fences in the home run derby.
