Men’s Senior Baseball League provides outlet for all ages

(Video by Zev Black/Cronkite News)

The Men’s Senior Baseball League (MSBL) is a nationwide amateur baseball organization founded in 1988 that provides an outlet for players 18 and older to continue their passion for baseball.

With over 300 leagues and 45,000 members across the United States and beyond, MSBL caters to various age divisions, from young adults to seniors over 80.

Each year, the league hosts the highly anticipated World Series in Arizona, where teams from around the country compete in a weeklong celebration of the game.

The league emphasizes camaraderie, sportsmanship and love of the game.

John Lollio, 78, and Ray Johnson, 79, are both passionate ball players who recently showcased their skills in the MSBL World Series in Arizona, proving age is no barrier to enjoying America’s pastime.

Sports Digital Producer, Phoenix

Zev Black expects to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Born in Oakland, California, Black has been working for the San Fransisco Giants as a Hawk-Eye game operator since 2021.