Ballparks of America Announces Departure of General Manager Scott Bailes

Bailes Returns to Springfield Cardinals As Community Ambassador (Branson, MO) March 9, 2023 – After three years of incredible leadership and service, Ballparks of America General Manager Scott Bailes has announced his departure from the organization. The former MLB pitcher will return to the front office of the Springfield Cardinals – the AA minor league […]

Big baseball bat installed outside Ballparks of America

Branson’s Ballparks of America installed a 30-foot baseball bat on the property for people to take memorable selfies. Scott Bailes, the general manager of Ballparks of America, said visiting teams usually want a signature photo to mark their week at the park and the big bat will add a bit of local history.

Ballparks of America, White Water, Silver Dollar City team up to enhance experience for players, families

In seeking ways to enhance a family’s experience when they visit the Branson Lakes area, Ballparks of America is announcing a partnership with White Water and Silver Dollar City for the 2021 summer season, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The partnership, a first-time venture, is designed to give families entertainment options with flexibility since ball playing often comes with changing schedules.

Ballparks of America’s Red Roofs ‘Go Green’

With sights set on a more sustainable future, Ballparks of America has announced the decision to make a major investment in solar energy at its world-class sports complex. ArrowPoint Solar of Nixa, Missouri, has been selected to complete the installation of nearly 1,300 solar panels at the premier baseball and softball sports facility.

SFM Partnership Announcement

In February, Ballparks began a new chapter as a group of four local businessmen from Springfield, MO, Greg Snider, Paul Satterwhite, Dale Helle, and Steve Strobel, purchased the complex from the original developers and operators of the Ballparks of America tournament experience.  Satterwhite and Snider were first introduced to Ballparks as coaches who brought their teams to play and stay at the complex’s facilities. Between them, the teams they have been involved with have played over 100 games at the complex. 

A New Chapter for Ballparks of America

In February, Ballparks began a new chapter as a group of four local businessmen from Springfield, MO, Greg Snider, Paul Satterwhite, Dale Helle, and Steve Strobel, purchased the complex from the original developers and operators of the Ballparks of America tournament experience.  Satterwhite and Snider were first introduced to Ballparks as coaches who brought their teams to play and stay at the complex’s facilities. Between them, the teams they have been involved with have played over 100 games at the complex. 

Ballparks of America in Branson Announces Updates, Management by SFA/SFM

Thousands of baseball players and their families will flock to Branson, MO in 2020 to play baseball at the Ballparks of America sports complex. The landmark attraction, which
opened in 2016, has recently been acquired by a group of four Springfield, MO businessmen. The group, comprised of Greg Snider, Paul Satterwhite, Dale Helle, and Steve
Strobel, has elected to outsource the management of the facility including booking, marketing, and daily operations to the Sports Facilities Management (SFM), a nationally
recognized provider of management services for youth sports, community recreation, events, and entertainment.

Local umpire Vince Yanez set to call Cal Ripken World Series in Branson

Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2018 7:10 pm | Updated: 7:33 pm, Thu Aug 2, 2018. Sean Frye | sfrye@parsonssun.com Vince Yanez, a longtime Parsons resident and umpire for over 30 years, will be one of the crew members to umpire the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series at Ballparks of American in Branson, Missouri. The tournament starts Friday and goes […]

Ballparks of America announces Partnership with Champion

                                           Branson, Mo. – July 28, 2018 – Ballparks of America has selected global powerhouse Champion as the official outfitter and retailer of their annual baseball tournament. Ballparks of America is a weeklong stay and play tournament […]

Social Media Roundup: Best of the Midwest by Game 7 – Round 2

*The Ballparks of America Social Media Roundup is a weekly look back at the most recent event on campus through a social media lens. Our guests love to share their experiences in Branson and the BoA staff encourages families, coaches, and players to do just that. To be a part of the social media experience […]

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