Moody Miracle League

The Moody Miracle Field is a charitable organization that provides individuals with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. The Miracle League allows players to get out in the sunshine and enjoy the game of baseball in its purest form. This Miracle Field was the third organization in the United States and the first in the State of Alabama and serves children in St. Clair, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Blount, and Calhoun counties. The Rotary Clubs of Rockdale and Conyers, Georgia raised $ 700,000.00 to develop the "MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD", a special baseball complex designed exclusively for children with disabilities. This complex was the first of its kind in the United States and ultimately gives more than 500 players a place to enjoy America's favorite pastime. Opening Day was April 6, 2000. The Miracle Field was formed in 1998 as a youth baseball league for children with disabilities with only a dozen players. Now, the new complex allows the Miracle Field to serve more than 500 children. In many cases, these players and their parents will travel more than 100 miles just to be a part of the action each week. But most importantly, The Miracle Field allows these special players to suit up in a uniform, step up to the plate, and enjoy playing the game of baseball in the purest form. It is a dream of most of these children would not be able to realize as members of a traditional youth league. Each player is paired with a "buddy" who helps them play the game and protects them from getting hurt. The Miracle Field surface is made up of a custom-designed, cushioned synthetic turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices. The stadium restrooms are completely accessible to people with disabilities. The dugouts are designed so wheelchairs can easily make their way to and from home plate.