OUR TEAMS

Each team takes on a personality as unique as the people on the team. Our managers have created their teams to be unique and inspire their athletes.

A's

Manager: Bill Simmons
Parent Rep : Danielle Tarle

ASTROS

Manager: Shawn Biedenbach / Jessica Middaugh
Parent Rep : Rebecca Daugintis / Ashley Burroughs

The Astro's like to focus on teamwork and inclusivity with peers. We also strive for everyone to come out and just have a good time. We want all players and family to feel welcome and excited to come out and play a great game of baseball.

BLUE JAYS

Manager: Brent Ransom
Parent Rep : Beth Ransom

BREWERS

Manager: Brent Patron
Parent Rep : Nicole Patron

The Brewers started play in Canton Challenger Baseball in 2023. The team works to make each player feel part of a family so they know they have everyone cheering for them.

CARdinals

Manager: Andy Gibbs
Parent Rep : Char Gibbs

D-backs

Manager: Bill O'Dell
Parent Rep : Linda Kuhn

giants

Manager: Dan & Sue Idoine
Parent Rep : Jeannette Snider

According to the players both current and past the Giants have never lost a game. The players pick their own nicknames which are used by coaches, teammates and parents. The team also focuses on positive sportsmanship from players to encourage both teams during game play.

Guardians

Manager: Fred Johanson
Parent Rep : Diana Painter

mariners

Manager:
Parent Rep : Corissa Stinson

marlins

Manager: Zach Yun
Parent Rep : Barb Yun

As one of the Senior Division teams the Marlins are managed and sponsored by KBY Services. Working together KBY and Canton Challenger Baseball have been able to provide a strong senior division team for Marlins players to bond through playing sports together.

pirates

Manager: Jeff Mohr
Parent Rep : Jayma Mohr

red sox

Manager: Phil Wurgler
Parent Rep : Michelle Erickson

Rockies

Manager: Shawn Arbuckle
Parent Rep : Jennifer Bates