ABC15 Spotlights Native Nations Baseball Team at World Series
Air Date: August 18, 2025 | ABC15 Arizona, 11:56 AM
Native Nations Baseball was featured on ABC15 Arizona as three Indigenous athletes from Arizona tribes took the field in Branson, Missouri for the Babe Ruth League World Series.
“Good luck to some amazing kids right here in Arizona competing this week.”
From Tryouts to Missouri
The journey began in July at Salt River Fields, where 160 youth players from across Arizona tried out for a spot on the team. The competition was tough — but three Arizona tribal athletes earned their way onto the roster.
Native Nations Baseball Makes History
This marks the first time in history that a Native Nations team has competed at the World Series level in the Babe Ruth League. The segment noted how this event brings “the best players from around the world together.”
The Native Nations team is not only playing for a title — they’re playing for their communities, their families, and a future where Indigenous youth are seen and celebrated on every field.
Watch the full segment on Na7ive Na7ions YouTube Channel