Date: Saturday, June 13  Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Place: Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples 34102

More info: lswarriorsteam.org

The Event

Baseball fans of all ages are invited to an unforgettable day of competition and inspiration at the Louisville Slugger Warriors “Battle at the Ballfield” on Saturday, June 13 at Fleischmann Park in Naples. The nationally recognized Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team will face off against the SWFL Naples All-Stars in an exciting doubleheader at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is free, though seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. 

The Team

The Louisville Slugger Warriors are a nationally sponsored competitive amputee baseball team consisting of U.S. Military Veterans, Active Duty personnel, Wounded Warriors and current and former amputee college baseball players. These highly skilled athletes play in national and regional baseball tournaments around the country and in special baseball game events, all against-able bodied teams.  

U.S. Army veteran and Estero resident David Van Sleet, who serves as general manager, thought baseball would be a great way to fulfill childhood dreams for veterans who lost limbs in service or through accidents or disease.  Athletic skill puts these players on the team, but their passion keeps them there. The chemistry created by their shared bond adds magic to each and every Louisville Slugger Warriors game.