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Umpire Testimonial: Sarah Talach
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Sarah Talach! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? I initially signed up to be an umpire when…
Read MoreCoaches Registration for 2026 is Live!
If you would like to volunteer as a Manager or Coach, please take a moment to complete your registration using this link. Reminder – To be eligible to manage or coach at PHBA, you must complete the following: PHBA Volunteer Waiver Form and Background Check DOJ LiveScan Heads Up Training (Concussion Protocols) Child Abuse Prevention…
Read MoreCongratulations to PHBA Alum & former Pleasant Hill Hawk Connor Sullivan!
PHBA would like to congratulate PHBA alum and former Hawk Connor Sullivan on being one of the key contributors for the Oakland Ballers that won the Pioneer League championship this year! He was their closer. He led the Pioneer League this season with 19 saves and is tied for the most saves in a single…
Read MoreFOX KTVU: Bay Area native heads to championships on Savannah Bananas World Tour (and PHBA Alum!)
PHBA is proud to celebrate the success of former alum Neil Lang, a Walnut Creek native now pitching in the Banana Ball League for The Firefighters. As featured on KTVU, Neil got his start right here on PHBA. His journey is a testament to the power of community baseball in shaping athletes, building character, and inspiring the…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Kate Jennings
Leading up to the 2025 season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our newer umpires. This week it’s Kate Jennings, who started as a PHBA umpire in 2022. What motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? “I started umpiring when my oldest daughter started playing in the Softball Pioneer division. I…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Mark Surawski
Leading up to the 2025 season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our newer umpires. First up is Mark Surawski, who started as a PHBA umpire in 2022. What motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? “Coaching required a skill set I was not prepared for, but umpiring was something I…
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