transforms into the Fourth Annual

Western WIFFLE Ball

By Sondra Barr

Photo courtesy of Logan Rose

It all began in the Paradise Valley backyard of 16-year-old Logan Rose during those quiet days of the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a simple passion project has now transformed into a national phenomenon! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 21, as Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, in Goodyear, hosts the Fourth Annual Western WIFFLE Ball Championship.

Rose’s idea wasn’t just about playing ball; it was about bringing joy, promoting outdoor activities, and ensuring everyone stayed active. From its humble backyard beginnings, the championship has grown to include over 75 teams from across the country. And that’s not all; it even attracted YouTube sensation, Eric Sim, the King of Juco, last year!

What’s Wiffle ball? If you’re new to the fun, imagine baseball’s cool cousin. Played with a plastic ball that can zig, zag, and zoom in unexpected ways, it offers thrills unlike any other.

This year, the festivities have shifted from Scottsdale Stadium to Goodyear Ballpark, a regular playground for baseball pros like