WO

RL D

B A S E

BA

LL

A C A D E M

Y 2020 IMPACT REPORT

LEADERSHIPBEYOND THE GAME

Developing leaders who pos i t i ve ly impact our wor ld .

What an interesting year! Our leadership team began the year envisioning and dreaming about our 2030 plans for the future. A great deal of progress, clarity

and excitement was beginning to take shape on how to further our vision of using the platform of baseball to develop future leaders. Then the reality of the COVID-19

pandemic began to move to the forefront. In March, we sat down as a leadership team and prepared for what could be one of the toughest years our young nonprofit has faced. I

am proud to share that our team has done an exceptional job at navigating and making the necessary pivots as an organization to exceed all expectations in a pandemic riddled year.

World Baseball Academy was able to utilize our first-class ASH Centre campus and its spacious 26-acres on June 14, 2020, as a safe environment for the re-introduction of youth

baseball. Our staff successfully reduced capacity and hosted a range of camps, tournaments and game play under Governor Holcomb’s “Back on Track Plan” for the state of Indiana. Our

organization opened the new Adaptive Field that was built in partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. The expansion to four fields allowed the organization to set a new record of overall

usages on the ASH Centre campus. An amazing feat during a very challenging time!

The summer season also led to new partnerships. Collaborations with Turnstone and Special Olympics were forged. In addition, the expansion of existing opportunities for students with varying abilities took place in our “At Bat” program with YMCA. A new Junior Leadership Challenge was launched leveraging the powerful platform of sports to help elementary students give back and serve within their community. An emotional “Senior Night Celebration” was hosted by World Baseball Academy to allow area senior baseball and softball players a chance to play one final game with their friends due to the loss of their season.

World Baseball Academy continues to look ahead at new programs gaining momentum. In 2021, WBA Leadership Academy will launch providing area high school students an opportunity to be challenged in their leadership capacity. In continued partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, WBA will be hosting a Badges For Baseball Program that will seek to build relationships between urban youth and police officers. The new WBA Baseball Lab upgrades will allow for an expansion of STEM opportunities. The beautiful new outdoor ballfields at the ASH Centre are being recognized as a true community asset across the Midwest, leading to an increase in tournament registrations and partnerships.

All of this is not possible without the amazing support of our donors and volunteers! World Baseball Academy continues to be grateful to all of our donors, volunteers, board and staff for their commitment to serving our next generation of young leaders. The year of 2020 brought an array of challenges and concerns to our organization. However, our leadership team has utilized WBA core values such as integrity, discipline and perseverance to make 2020 one of the most successful years in our organization’s history.

Please consider standing with us and helping fuel our vision of developing leaders who positively impact our world.

Thank you,

Caleb Kimmel, CEOWorld Baseball Academy, Inc. 2

WO

R

L D B A S E

BA

LL

A C A D EM

Y

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

STAFF&BOARD 2020

Caleb KimmelChief Executive Officer

Andy McManamaDirector of Operations/Baseball Instructor

Austen RigelmanTournament Director/STEM Director

Tim PetersenOn Deck Baseball Instructor

Kristen KimmelMarketing Director

Josette GramesVisual Communications Director

Melinda PetersenOn Deck Director

Adam RoserCampus Maintenance Director

Jamie FrazierDominican Republic Trip Coordinator

Kayla RigelmanConcessions Director

Bud WolfOutdoor Campus Maintenance

3

15 INTERNS25 SEASONALSTAFF6 FULL-TIMESTAFF 5 PART-TIMESTAFF

As WBA Board President, I am proud of our organization’s commitment to using the platform of baseball to positively impact the lives of young people and families in our community. Over the past several years, it has been rewarding to watch WBA mature into a true community asset for Northeast Indiana. On a daily basis, I am encouraged to see how much hard work the staff, volunteers and donors put into using the platform of sports as a positive mentoring opportunity for the youth that we serve.

WBA has raised over $5 million in capital campaign support to position the ASH Centre campus into a first class outdoor complex. Our partnership with OPS has allowed the indoor campus to be completely transformed. In 2020, our leadership estimated that nearly 120,000 people frequented the ASH Centre campus and we’re excited about a bright future!

Of course, 2020 had its own challenges. However, our leadership has been able to navigate the COVID-19 crisis with safety and care for the families we serve. As a result of various factors, WBA was able to grow through the pandemic and has increased our fund development for programming in new and innovative ways. The Board of Directors work alongside our CEO and staff to help create a committed team that is privileged to see our vision continue to grow. Developing leaders who positively impact our world is our vision and passion.

David Kolpien

World Baseball Academy Board PresidentRaymond James Associates

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

David Kolpien, Board PresidentRaymond James & Associates

Lee DeTurk, Board Vice PresidentWorld Partners

Jim Krafcheck, Board TreasurerAsh Brokerage

Amos Norman, Board SecretaryYMCA of Greater FW

Craig Dyer - Board At LargeIndiana Tech

Adam Henry - Board At LargeBeers Mallers Attorneys at Law

Justin Libey - Board At LargeOld National Bank

Sarah Neace - Board At LargeVincent Village

Mike Nutter - Board At LargeFort Wayne TinCaps

Rich Powers - Board At LargeAmerican Specialty

Paige Pyle - Board At LargeDeVore Chapel Pyle, Inc.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

51 COMMITTEEMEMBERS2 NEW BOARDMEMBERS11 BOARDMEMBERS4

VISION

MISSION

The vision of World Baseball Academy is to develop leaders who positively impact our world.

The mission of World Baseball Academy is to use the platform of baseball to exemplify excellence and leadership beyond the game.

4 T'S OF IMPACTTrainingTeam SupportTournamentsTrips

CORE VALUESIntegrityKnowledgeDiscipline

PerseveranceRespectInitiative

Core 30 Program Parent Testimony: The Zwick Family"The WBA and their program have impacted my family in many ways. I thought I was signing up for a baseball skill program but learned that the program offers so much more! The WBA has helped build leaders outside the realm of baseball. My children look forward to the opportunities they are given to give back to others throughout the program.

In addition, the program has given us two very special people in our lives. Tim and Melinda have been valuable assets to all my children's lives by offering them another safe haven to talk to when they were stressed or needed someone to vent to. My boys think of Tim and Melinda as mentors and they would not have that without this program! They truly make the program feel like family by dropping off care packages, checking in when someone is sick or injured, and spending their summer nights (or cold fall mornings) supporting kids in all their activities." -Jillian Zwick

5

2020 BY THE NUMBERS

5,758KIDS SERVED

1,136BALLFIELDUSAGES

587STEM

STUDENTS

37

TOURNAMENTEVENTS

43 ADAPTIVECAMPERS

$2.52 MLOCAL ECONOMIC

IMPACT FROMTOURNAMENTS

942ON DECKPARTICIPANTS

1,616VOLUNTEER HOURS

366TOURNAMENT

TEAMS

120,000ANNUAL PATRONS

6

Expenses

$1,233,603Income

$1,664,771

2019 Financial ReportFinancial Review Figures

Programs:$839,035

Management/General:$350,980

Fundraising:$43,690

Earned Revenue:$973,050

Foundations & Grants: $414,530

Contributions:$154,286

Fundraising:$122,905

2019 Total Net Assets………. $4,728,363 (Includes sustainment fund campaign)

2020 Financial ReportUnaudited Financial Estimates

Programs:$863,125

Management/General:$355,221

Fundraising:$43,534

Earned Revenue:$1,052,883

Foundations & Grants: $399,278

Contributions:$95,143

Fundraising:$144,547

2020 Total Net Assets………. $5,448,140 (Includes sustainment fund campaign)

Expenses

$1,261,880Income

$1,691,851

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

7

Financial review provided by: Haines, Isenbarger, Skiba, LLC.

Projections from 12/15/2020

FIELDS

1,136BALLFIELDUSAGES

Photo by Pure Hoosier Photography

8

ACRE CAMPUS

The outdoor campus boasts the highest quality youth baseball complex in Northern Indiana, Northwest Ohio and all of Michigan. Four high-quality fields serve both baseball and softball players, ages eight through college. Three fields have turf infields with natural grass outfields and our newest field is all turf. First class lighting allows for more available field usage hours and better visibility. Portable fencing, portable mounds, and adjustable base paths make our fields perfect for any group's needs!

ASH CENTRE FACILITIESPhoto by Leverage Photography

120,000ANNUAL PATRONS

World Baseball Academy owns and operates the ASH Centre, a 26-acre athletic complex that includes premier indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. The ASH Centre indoor facilities are contained in a 43,285 square foot building that includes: a 16,000 sq ft arena with NFL quality turf, an 8,000 square foot gym with a basketball court renovated to NBA specifications, and a weight room/fitness center, a golf academy, retractable batting tunnels, baseball lab, PT clinic, offices and concessions.

World Baseball Academy owns the facility, and leases a large portion of the indoors to Optimum Performance Sports, a department of The Orthopedic Hospital of Lutheran Health Network. OPS serves athletes of all ages and sports, providing strength, agility and speed training as well as rehabilitation. Physical therapists and sports medicine specialists see patients in private office space. Apex Golf Lab and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants serve as sub-tenants to OPS.

The ASH Centre campus has become a first class community asset with a wide range of activities serving both young people and adults!

OUTDOORINDOOR

A NEW FIELDWITH NEW POSSIBILITIESThe completion of WBA's new fourth field, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Field, brought many new opportunities for impact. Not only is it a top quality all turf field, but it was built with adaptive capabilities in mind. This year we partnered with Turnstone Center and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne on two adaptive baseball camps: the All Abilites one day camp in the summer and the At Bat Adaptive Camp, which spanned five weeks in the fall. The adaptive baseball programs provide individual support while encouraging teamwork and life skills. We were also able to provide practice space to our local Special Olympics softball team.

“The World Baseball Academy has provided incredible experiences for youth with a wide variety of disabilities. The social and physical benefits provided through access to sports like baseball for youth are so critical to healthy development, especially when socialization options can be so limited during the pandemic. We are fortunate to have a partner like WBA who is passionate about our community and willing to come alongside us to empower youth with disabilities, developing future athletes and future leaders.” - Michelle KimpelDirector of Wellness and Adaptive Sports, Turnstone

THANKS TO OUR PROGRAMMING PARTERS:

9

"The YMCA is so grateful for our continued partnership with the World Baseball Academy. The YMCA, Turnstone and World Baseball Academy partnered to host Adaptive Baseball this fall, with a record-breaking number of attendees. Participants learned baseball drills, had opportunities to be part of a team and ran the bases around the adaptive Cal Ripken turf field! The YMCA and Turnstone partnered to host the first ever All Abilities Camp, with the program’s last session at the World Baseball Academy’s outdoor field. The participants had a blast playing baseball together and flying around the bases. Everyone deserves to have opportunities to belong and achieve and the partnership with the World Baseball Academy provides just that! Their incredible and devoted volunteers and staff truly make the participants feel special and included. There’s nothing quite like seeing the smiles on the participant’s faces, reflecting their newfound confidence and celebrating their abilities!"-Rebekah CoffeyDirector of Adaptive Services, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

TIM AND LIBBY ASH FAMILY FOUNDATION

THANKS TO ALL PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION DONORS:

"We've loved it! There aren't many formal opportunities for our son with disabilities to be able to play sports with his able-bodied brother. They've had so much fun playing with all the other kids."

"My son has definitely increased his self-confidence and has had fun!"

"The program is well designed to incorporate every child's special need. The boys loved it!"

FROM PARENTS:

HALL OF FAME LEVEL-250,000 & ABOVECal Ripken, Sr. FoundationTim & Libby Ash Family FoundationAWS Foundation

CHAMPION LEVEL-$100,000 - $249,999English-Bonter-Mitchell FoundationGroup 1001Steel Dynamics Foundation

MVP LEVEL-$50,000 - $99,999Automotive Color & Supply Corp.McMillen FoundationEdward M. & Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation

GOLD GLOVE LEVEL-$25,000 - $49,999Schneide FoundationM.E. Raker Foundation

ALL-STAR LEVEL-$10,000 - $24,999Zollner FoundationSTAR Financial Bank

MAJOR LEAGUE LEVEL-$5,000 - $9,999Physicians Health PlanLake City Bank

HOME RUN CLUB LEVEL-$1,000 - $2,499Howard P. Arnold FoundationJim & Patty Krafcheck

WBA FAN CLUB LEVEL-$1 - $999Thank you to the numerous individuals and companies supporting our efforts!

10

ON DECK INITIATIVEWorld Baseball Academy strives to live out its vision daily, by developing leaders who positively impact our world. Our passion for developing young people inspires us to reach all kids, not just those whose families can afford baseball lessons and tournaments, or those who are physically or developmentally capable of mainstream competitive sports. That’s why we created On Deck.

The On Deck initiative is a series of programs focused on serving at-risk youth. They include adult role models as well as leadership & life skills development as a means to accomplish WBA’s vision of developing future leaders.

942TOTAL KIDS SERVED IN THE ON DECK INITIATIVE IN 2020!•613 BOYS •329 GIRLS

PARENT PERSPECTIVE

-Roosevelt Moore

"They're here to change the narrative of so many different negative things that are out here in the world and even in our communities at times.

It's something that is just so genuine. There are great things in our community that you can be a part of that are game changers."

Family Testimony: the Mortensen Family"Having our son, David, in WBA has been life-transforming. David was an introverted young man who was silently grieving the loss of his eight-year-old brother, who passed due to a rare disorder. Tim and Melinda spent hours with David teaching and improving his baseball skills but always putting his heart ahead of any baseball training. Then, WBA allowed David and me to serve in the DR on two trips to teach baseball and leadership skills. The confidence he gained through the constant encouragement forever marked David. After returning from these experiences in the DR, his grades went up, and David used his leadership skills, not on the diamond, but with children, to intern twice with his school working with younger children. He also began regularly volunteering with WBA helping kids with special needs, those in the inner-city, and teaching kids from the Boys and Girls Club. With this experience, David was offered a job at his school with their after-care program. Due to his success, Taylor University accepted David's application for admission, where he is planning to major in Elementary Education in January 2021. Recently, this introverted young man was named Associate of the Year at Mike's Carwash, and he has frequently been in the Top 10 in carwash book sales for the company. WBA, spe-cifically Tim and Melinda, have forever changed David's life through leadership development, love, and care. Caleb Kimmel and Jamie Frazier also deserve our praise for their partnership in David’s transformation." -Michael and Christine Mortensen

11

ON DECK PROGRAMS:•Core 30•STEM•Badges for Baseball•At Bat Adaptive Camp•New Covenant Camp•All Abilities Camp•Little League Camps•Summer Camps

12

WHO WE SERVE: CORE 30 STATS

White

Black/African American

Multi-racial

Hispanic

46%

23%

23%

9%

2019-2020 School Year

0 5 10 15 20

AGES 9-12

AGES 13-14

AGES 15-18

31 BOYS

4 GIRLS

Race Statistics

Gender Statistics

Age Statistics

100%VOLUNTEERED

368.5HOURS

VOLUNTEERED

TOTAL STUDENTS35 paired up with a mentor

Core 30 Students Serving Others

In the 2019-2020 year, 100% of Core 30 students could adequately explain (in their own words or WBA's definition) what the WBA core character traits mean.

100% of parents replied "yes" when asked if their athletes demonstrate WBA core character traits at home.

Core 30 ProgramWBA’s Core 30 program provides year-round mentoring. Young people who want to learn more about baseball are paired with a knowledgeable instructor who cares about each student’s life beyond the game. These mentor instructors teach life lessons emphasizing WBA Core Character Traits. The value that WBA places on these traits is also communicated to parents, who also find support and friendship from our On Deck Director.

World Baseball Academy maintains a designated Scholarship Fund to which young people may apply to participate in the Core 30 program at no cost.

13

MAKINGANIMPACTWorld Baseball Academy partnered with New Covenant Church to host a multiple week summer baseball camp for boys and girls on the newly renovated Impact Center campus. The summer camp culminated with a Family Fun Day on the new Adaptive Field at the ASH Centre. “Our On Deck initiative continues to seek out opportunities to encourage, mentor, and develop our next generation of young leaders. The future is bright,” shares Melinda Petersen, WBA On Deck Administrative Director.

“Once again New Covenant Worship Center has been excited to partner with the World Baseball Academy. We are so grateful for their heart, support and commitment to the South East quadrant of our city. To watch their team work with our volunteers, provide a safe place, educate, and engage with the children of our community has been awesome to see. We look forward every year to share our baseball field with this great organization. World Baseball Academy, thank you for your great IMPACT!”

Pastor Luther WhitfieldSenior Pastor New Covenant Worship Center

“We at the Summer Sliders Baseball Skills Camp, would like to thank the World Baseball Academy (WBA) for a great summer, learning baseball skills and developing core character

attributes. Our kids can use these on and off the field enhancing stellar

citizenship. I would like to personally express gratitude to Tim and Melinda Petersen, and all the dedicated

volunteers who show up all summer to run this camp for us.”

Tyron Ford New Covenant Impact Center

Q&A/ FAMILY TESTIMONY

14

How long have you been part of WBA?

Landen (age 14): This will be my fifth year.Jackson (age 14): Five years.Cayden (age 15): Three years.Alyah (age 12): One year.

Parent Testimony: The Roach Family"The impact that WBA has had on my life and those of my family are invaluable. When I signed my son up, I thought I was getting extra baseball instruction; instead I have two sons who have gained not only baseball instruction but life support and instruction from an entire organization. They have a group of friends that they have spent several years with and are all working together towards one goal to help each other become better young men. I see them volunteer and invest in the lives of other boys and girls in the community by using what they have learned in their weekly groups. Not only do they do it because they have been asked but they do it because they genuinely want to help others the way they have been helped.

My family has been impacted by the relationships we have with the instructors. Their group leaders have invested personally in the emotional, physical, and mental health of my children. They approach each one differently based on their individual personalities. They make each young man feel important and special. They don't compare but help each to work on their weaknesses without judgement and praise them for their strengths. They support them in all aspects of their life by coming to school events and other activities for no other reason than to show that child their support.

My children have two people who support them with the love of parents, without judgement or comparison. My son has developed such a relationship with his leaders that he will say he wants to talk to them about certain issues because "it is just different talking to them" or "he just understands what I am trying to say." They have truly earned the respect of my teenagers. My family is beyond blessed to have found an organization who fosters these kinds of leaders." -Emily Roach

We asked a few of the kids we serve some questions about their time in WBA programs:

What's your favorite part of being in WBA programs?

L: My favorite part is my personal growth.J: I enjoy getting different opportunities to volunteer.C: My favorite part about the WBA is learning how to get better, not just in baseball but with leadership also.A: Being a part of a group and practicing/learning softball.

Do you feel that being part of WBA has helped you develop your leadership skills?

L: Definitely! It has made me a better person than I was going into the program. I now look for opportunities to lead in other parts of life like at school.J: Yes! It helped me become not as introverted. I am able to have conversations with important people and not be so quiet.C: Yes, they have improved way more since I've been in the program.A: I feel it has made me realize not only how to be a leader but how to be a good leader.

How has serving others/volunteering impacted you?

L: It allows me to see that my situation can be a lot worse and that helping others can really help you find yourself.J: It helped me meet a lot of people and gave me opportunities I may not have had without the program.C: It has made me a kinder person and allows me to connect with kids.A: I have yet to volunteer but I'm excited to start!

Has being in the program helped you in other areas of life?

L: Being in the program has helped me become more mature as I have grown. I have less issues with attitude and behavior problems than before; I am more respectful as a person. I have also learned to turn things over to God and put my faith in His hands.J: Being in the program has made me be more active in other areas of my life- school and other sports. It has given me confidence to try things new and be a leader in the classroom.C: Yes, it has helped me be more patient.A: It has helped me to have a good attitude.

EDUCATION

15

WHY STEM?

World Baseball Academy STEM initiative is an innovative way to connect with ALL kids through the

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics of the game of baseball. Our fun, hands on “learning by doing”

curriculum allows staff and volunteers to build relationships with young people while helping them become of aware of future career paths and WBA core character traits.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integral to baseball. Applications of geometry, aerodynamics, balance, gravity, velocity, transfer of energy, and math measure every movement of every player, creating endless statistical models that track progress and determine the

elite. Baseball players excel when they understand what the numbers reveal and how the laws of physics apply to skill development and

game strategy. STEM subjects therefore come easily to WBA’s baseball instructors, but that is not why World Baseball

Academy includes STEM education in its programs. WBA uses STEM to ignite a desire for knowledge,

a core character leadership trait.

80%

The National Science Foundation estimates that

of the jobs available during the next decade will require STEM skills.

FIELD TRIPPARTICIPANTS: 60

CLASSROOM PARTICIPANTS: 104

LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION PARTICIPANTS:

423

587TOTAL STEM PARTICIPANTS IN 2020:

16

REDEFINING SPORTSAND TECHNOLOGY

NEW HITTRAX SYSTEM BRINGS SCIENCE TO BASEBALL FOR BOTH TEACHING AND TRAINING

World Baseball Academy has been thrilled to launch new technology in the Baseball Lab. HitTrax is a top-of-the-line software that measures real-time stats and key performance

metrics of a player's pitch or swing. It is able to create simulated gameplay and predict the outcome of a swing in a gameplay setting. This gives the player valuable information

on their own technique to assist with training and instruction as well as an opportunity to participate in fun games and tournaments.

The HitTrax Leagues run by WBA consist of small groups of players in the same age level competing in teams. Players also have access to HitTrax during private

instruction and small group instruction. Coaches, instructors and players alike have found great value in the information and technological element that

HitTrax brings to the baseball lab.

HitTrax will be used in future STEM field trips at the ASH Centre to teach kids about science through baseball. The possibilities are endless with

this amazing new tool!

HITTRAXMEASURES:• Exit Velocity • Launch Angle • Distance of Hit • Point of Impact • Strike Zone Analysis • Pitch Velocity• Throw Velocity• Throw Accuracy• Analysis by Pitch Type• And so much MORE!

THANKS TO THESE DONORS:

TOURNAMENTS

On June 14th, World Baseball Academy reopened the ASH Centre doors to gameplay based on the “Back on Track Plan” presented by the State of

Indiana. Since then the newly renovated ASH Centre ballfields have been utilized at the highest usage rate since their construction in 2017. “The community invested in our WBA vision and mission while also

understanding the need our region has for a first class baseball venue. This summer the quality of the ASH Centre ballfields has proven to meet more baseball and softball needs than ever before,” shares Caleb

Kimmel, CEO of World Baseball Academy.

" We are so grateful for a successful tournament season! Thanks to all the outstanding teams, coaches, and staff that made this possible!"

-Austen Rigelman, WBA Tournament Director

366TEAMS$2.52 M

LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

37

TOURNAMENTEVENTS

5,100PARTICIPANTS

709 GAMES

2020 Tournament Sponsors:

17

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

18

GROUP INSTRUCTIONWBA has been excited to host both our Spring, Fall, and Winter Development Programs to give kids grades 2-12 the chance to further their skills during the off season. These multi-week camps create a fun atmosphere of combined instruction and game play for the participants to enhance their skills as well as knowledge of the game! The Development Programs have been led by WBA Director of operations Andy McManama.

204 STUDENTS

"Being able to be a resource for kids to learn the game of baseball at our great WBA facility is an absolute joy.

The kids get to be excited about playing baseball again, when so many have had to put baseball to the side during the pandemic."

-Andy McManama WBA Director of Operations

PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONThe personalized attention with one-on-one instruction can be very helpful to any athlete in enhancing their skill level and knowledge. WBA programming staff along with Ken Jones were able to provide one-on-one attention to a wide range of students.

180 STUDENTS

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM15 INTERNS | 11 SCHOOLS

“At WBA, I felt that my opinions and ideas were valued and taken into consideration on every project that I was involved with. This internship gave me a better insight on what working in the field of graphic design would look like on a real world level. Seeing my work on display around the campus made me excited to continue to work in this field.”

-Alexus, Graphic Design

“Being an intern at WBA was such a great experience. I truly felt valued by the whole staff. The internship provided so much real-world experience for me, and has been an integral part of my path to a successful career. I highly recommend this internship program to anyone

considering it!”

-Claire, Graphic Design

“World Baseball Academy provided me with an Internship that helped me connect with other leaders in the Fort Wayne area. It furthered my development in both life skills and future job skills. They specifically brought in several mentors from different areas in my field to discuss in detail how to be the most successful in my career. Kristen Kimmel provided me different tips and approaches when conducting with donors, that will have an impact on my future interactions in my career.”

-Parker, Recreation, Sports, & Fitness

MAJORS•7 Sports Admin.•1 Hospitality•2 Graphic Design•1 Rec, Sports & Fitness•1 Marketing•4 High Schoolers

19

2020 SENIOR NIGHT

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEONWorld Baseball Academy was honored to host our 3rd annual Beyond The Game Leadership Luncheon on February 11, 2020. The event recognized 72 student athlete award winners from 18 area high schools for exemplifying leadership on and off the field. The highlight of the event was featured speaker Tamika Catchings sharing an inspirational message about dreaming BIG (Believe, Impact, Greatness) and striving to be great in all that we do.

The event is hosted by World Baseball Academy and sponsored by Optimum Performance Sports (OPS). A special thanks to Casa Restaurants, Varsity Photo, and our Beyond The Game Committee for their support of this outstanding leadership event. In the three year history of this event, a total of 192 student athletes have now been recognized for their leadership and being a difference maker on their respective campuses.

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing many high school seniors to miss their final sports season, WBA wanted to step up and help. This resulted in the 2020 Senior Night Celebration, a coming together of 104 high school senior baseball and softball student-athletes from 20 area high schools on July 13, 2020. The event recognized seniors in a ceremony where they were announced and escorted by their parents. It concluded with the students splitting into eight teams to play their final high school game together. We received lots of positive feedback from students, parents, and teachers alike and hope to continue the Senior Night event in the future.

20 SCHOOLS 104 STUDENTS

18 SCHOOLS

STUDENTS72

20

Thanks to our 2020 Leadership Luncheon Sponsors:

Tamika Catchings, guest speaker

Image by Varsity Photo

Images by Leverage Photography

DINNER ON THE DIAMONDS E C O N D A N N U A L

$145,000 RAISED FOR THE ON DECK INITIATIVE

21

The second annual Dinner on the Diamond event to benefit our On Deck Initiative took place on September 12, 2020 and was a HUGE SUCCESS, raising $145,000 for our at-risk programs! We would love to thank sponsors, guests, volunteers, committee, staff, and everyone involved for their efforts to make this event successful! The event took place on one of the beautiful ASH Centre ballfields and consisted of a live and silent auction,

band, raffle, and lots of food and drinks for guests! The funds raised benefit WBA's On Deck initiative. These programs serve at-risk boys and girls ages 5 to18 to help them reach their full potential by overcoming challenges including socioeconomic status and intellectual or physical disability. Opportunities to learn, be mentored, and to serve are offered at little or no cost to families.

GUESTS

400 195COMPANIESINVOLVED

Thanks to all our sponsors!

A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

22

93VOLUNTEERS

$145,000 RAISED

INTERNATIONAL BASEBALLMISSION TRIPS

“Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Trips to Dominican Republic and Kenya were postponed. We look forward to continuing to create life-changing experiences through WBA International Baseball Mission Trips in the near future!”

– Jamie Frazier, WBA DR Trip Coordinator.

VOLUNTEERISM

132TOTAL

VOLUNTEERS

51YOUTH

VOLUNTEERS

1,616ESTIMATED TOTAL HOURS VOLUNTEERED

10PROGRAMS SERVED IN

23

COMMUNICATIONS

WorldBaseballAcademyWBA

@worldbaseballacademy

World Baseball Academy, Inc

@WBA_AshCentre

FOLLOWERS REACH AVERAGE DAILY REACH

2,140

802

390

517

211,496

31,877

22,487

89,700

580

87

62

245

TOTAL 3,849 TOTAL 355, 560 TOTAL 974

This year we launched a BRAND NEW website with new content and full descriptions of our facilities and programs!

Check it out at www.worldbaseballacademy.com

21,077E-NEWSLETTER OPENS

Sign up for e-newsletters at the bottom of our website www.worldbaseballacademy.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA

15APPEARANCES

IN NEWS/MEDIA

24

25

THANKS TO OUR FINANCIAL PARTNERSAdelman Family Philanthropic FundAmazon SmileAWS FoundationBrees Dream FoundationCal Ripken, Sr. FoundationCity of Fort Wayne-CARESEnglish-Bonter-Mitchell FoundationFort Wayne Community FoundationGermaine & Edward Red Carrington FoundationHoward P. Arnold Foundation

Indiana Sports CorporationKosciusko County Community FoundationM.E. Raker FoundationNAILBA FoundationNetwork For GoodNiSource Charitable FoundationSteel Dynamics FoundationTim & Libby Ash Family FoundationVerizon FoundationWilson, Edward and Mary McCrea Foundation

3Rivers Federal Credit UnionAllianzAmbassador Enterprises, LLCAsh BrokerageAunt Millies BakeryAutomotive Color & Supply Corp.Barrett McNagny LLPBeers Mallers Attorneys at LawBest Western PlusBKDBlackburn & GreenCap N' CorkCarson, LLPCentier BankChuck & Lisa Surack and SweetwaterCourtyard Marriott, DowntownCrosby Excavating, Inc.D.O.N.N.A Marketing, IncDancer Concrete DesignDesign CollaborativeDevore Chapel Pyle IncDKJJ Marketing Company, IncDon R. FrucheyFAK Logistics, Inc.First Federal Savings BankForesight Consulting, LLC

Fort Wayne MetalsFort Wayne Orthopedics (FWO)Fort Wayne PipeliningGlenbrook Automotive GroupHaines, Isenbarger, Skiba, LLC.Hampton Inn & Suites SWHampton Inn & Suites, DowntownHarlow Enterprises, Inc. Hilton Fort Wayne, DowntownHoliday Inn ExpressHyatt PlaceIndiana TechInsurance Management Group - IMGJack Laurie GroupKolpien Financial SolutionsLake City BankLime City PropaneLutheran Health NetworkMcMahon Tires, Inc.Med PartnersMeijerMid-American SaltMitchell's Sports & Neighborhood GrillMr. ElectricNIPSCOOld National Bank, Inc.

OmnisourceOptimum Performance Sports (OPS)PHPPitch In For BaseballPNC BankR&C FenceRamada PlazaRaymond James & Associates, IncResidence InnRTT Investments, LLCSpeedway Redi Mix, Inc.Star Financial BankSteel Dynamics, Inc.Strahm Building SolutionsSturges Property GroupSummit BrandsSuperior EnterprisesSweetwater SoundThe Orthopedic HospitalUnited Gymnastic AcademyVFP Fire SystemsWeigand ConstructionWestport HomesWyndham Garden HotelYMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

CORPORATIONS

FOUNDATIONS

WO

R

L D B A S E

BA

LL

A C A D EM

Y

26

Scott & Paige AdamoChris AdamsAndrew & Christine AblesBrent & Brandi AlwineKristin AmorDan & Lynn AustinSteve BardonAnthony BarkerCherry BauerTodd BauerMace BeechCraig BerryGary BishopJoe BogdonNeal & Molly BowmanDave BoyerTony BritaBrandon BusheeRon & Linda BuskirkDr. Timothy BussickAdam BrouwerLisa BrownJosh & Nicky ByersRandy & Susan CallawayCraig CarrollMatt CarstenSteve & Karen CaseJeff CoilDavid & Lari ColeLisa ColeKurt CombsDr. Jerald & Alexandra CooperDoug CopleyGrant & Rachel DailyMandy DagerGreg Davis

John & MaryJane DavisDavis DeaneGreg & Cathy DeeMark & Mary DePrezLee & Deanna De TurkRon & Joni DickTom & Mary DidierKim DiehmTerry DillerTrent DillerBeth DoanChris & Jamie DubesCarol DuganDanny & Denise DuvallCraig & Teresa DyerKeith EdmondsMatt & Heather ErbThomas FilusJamie & Stephanie FrazierPhilip FretzJoseph GabetJulie GabrielLori GerigTony & Stephanie GongawareJosette GramesJulie GregoryPhillip HageeTodd HainesMatthew Hakey Chris & Helen HambrockTom HardinRay & Lisa HarrisDavid & Shirley HarrisDonna HazelettAdam & Jennifer HenryPete & Jean Henry

Joe HenschelErica HinesBart & Amy HochstetlerPeggy HoffmanPhil & Lynda HoukJB & Cari HoyJeff JunkCory KaragjoziTrent & Michele KarshnerBradley & Linda KimmelCaleb & Kristen KimmelJason KimmelMarlene KimmelAndy & Candee KlineCrystal KnippDan & Shannon KochRandy and Deb KoepkeDave & Kristin KolpienJim and Patty KrafcheckVickie LambDeborah LaysonRick & Lori LazarekJustin & Kamie LibeyArthur and Marcia LittonDavid & Sharon LongJack MagdyMelissa MajikesLynette MankeyTodd MannTim McCullochChris McGrawDoug & Christine McKibbenAndy McManamaTerry & Marla McManamaKip & Melissa McWilliamsChristopher & Tracy Meihls

Samuel MeloZachary MezeraTim MIllerLauren MillsKirk MoriarityDick & Linda MorrisMeredith MorrowSarah NeaceBen & Mandi NighswanderAmos & Maria NormanNorthern Indiana EliteMike & Beth NutterTim & LeAnn PancakeChristopher & Trisha PaulDarrell & Melinda PerryTim & Melinda PetersenJen PickardBohn & Lubna PoppRich & Valerie PowersBob & Darlene RachlowBrett RatcliffeBrian RayAusten & Kayla RigelmanGwen RuppertJordan ScheiberNatalie SchellingSteve SchroederKimberly ShoppellDavid SkaggsRob & Karin SlusserChandra SnyderDana SnyderChris & Jenny SosebeeSteve & Therese SotirKeri StahlyFrank & Lana Staudinger

Brent & Erin StringerLorenzo & April SuterEmily SzaferskiSam TalaricoTim TermanBrian TernetAndrew & Jenna ThieleSandy ThomasMary E ThompsonJoseph TopmillerAndy WagnerJason WarnerAndrew WartenbeJustin & Ashley WatersonRyan & Kimberly WaughBrett WeaverNina & Tim WedgeGreg WehlingChris & Angie WeidlerLarry & Monica WeigandMark WelkerJen WestroppMarshall & Cindy WhiteRyan WilmerRon WiseSally WlasukJeff WoenkerBud & Penny WolfParker ZeserSpencer Zeser

INDIVIDUALS

IN-KINDAALCOA Classical Touch PetGrooming SalonA Plus ComputersAce Game Room GalleryAfrican Safari Wildlife ParkAlicia Pyle QuartetAPEX Golf LabApteraAuto ZoneAutumn Ridge Golf ClubAvedaB’Antonio’sBagger Dave’s Burger TavernBandidosBatteries PlusBella Sante Med SpaBest Western PLUSBiaggi’sBlack Canyon RestaurantBotanical GardensBroadview FloristBuffalo Trace DistilleryBuffalo Wild WingsBussick OrthodonticsCal Ripken, Sr. FoundationCasa RestaurantsChapman's Brewing Company

Cherry HillChristopher James MenswearCiocca'sClaire RorickC&M Auto ReconditioningCoffee With FriendsCore Life EateryCopper SpoonCosmos FWCountry Heritage WineryCourtyard Marriott DowntownCreative FramingCrosswindsCurb RecordsDan AustinDancer Concrete DesignDeBrand’s Fine ChocolatesDick’s Sporting GoodsDon Hall’s RestaurantElements MassageEmbassy Theatre Fort WayneFamily Dentistry & Aestetics, Inc.Family VideoFederated MediaFellowship of Christian AthletesFive Star DistributingFor Goodness CakesFort4Fitness

Fort Wayne Children’s ZooFort Wayne Civic TheatreFort Wayne Mad AntsFort Wayne TinCapsFred Toenges FootwearFresh MarketFresh ThymeGenesis Pest SerrvicesGeorgetown EntertainmentGlenn MariniGranite City BreweryGreater Fort Wayne YMCA’sHair AffairH&L ElectricHeather HerronHilton DowntownHoliday InnHuntington U BaseballHyattIndiana PacersIndianapolis ColtsK105K’Monique’s Studio of DanceLassus Handy DandyLazer XLeverage PhotographyMad Anthony’sMainstream Boutique

Mancino’s PizzaMaster SpasMcAlister’s DeliMcMahon Tire & Car CareMegan West PhotographyMemories of YouMike RossMoe's Southwest GrillNegro League Museum97.3 WMEENoble HawkNOGGINS Salon SpaNorthwood Cinema GrillO’Charley’sOffice DepotOld National BankOlive GardenOlive TwistOPSPainting with a TwistPapa John’sPapa’s PizzaParker HalePBS Fort WaynePeg PeregoPenn StationPepi’s Bar and GrillPerdue Printed Products

Pfister Sprinkler Systems, Inc.Pitch In For BaseballPizza HutPure Hoosier PhotographyPutt-Putt Fun CenterRaimando’sRainbow FurnitureRamadaRiverbend GolfRivers RelaxationRNDCRoberts ShoesRoller DomeRonald & Linda BuskirkRuth's Chris SteakhouseSam’s ClubSamantha DeprezScheerer McCullochScience CentralShigz In PitSky ZoneSkyline ChiliSpectrum VRSpiece Fitness & SpaSport ONESud’ N ImpactSweet AviationTamika Catchings

Tauja CatchingsTargetThe Fort WayneBallroom CompanyThe Glass ParkThe Honeybaked HamThe Olive TwistThe Pointe Church1380 The FanTwo-EE’s WineryUltrazoneVarsity PhotoVera BradleyVino IndianaVisit Fort WayneVital Living MassageWANE-TVWBAWill JewelersWillow Estate ManagementWings Etc.WOWOZianos Italian Eatery

DEVELOPING LEADERS WHOPOSITIVELY IMPACT OUR WORLD.

www.worldbaseballacademy.com

WO

R

L D B A S E

BA

LL

A C A D EM

Y1701 Freeman St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 | (260) 436-1507