Ages 8 to 22, Buddy Baseball is a non-competitive recreational league serving the Tampa Bay community for boys and girls ages 8 to 22 with special needs. Each player is paired with a buddy to assist the player as needed on the field and in the dugout. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers giving special needs children the opportunity to play an organized sport. Not only do the players experience the thrill of participating in a baseball game, they also experience team play and camaraderie.