Representing Deaf Baseball. Building Deaf Leaders. Wearing USA with Pride.
USA Deaf Baseball provides competitive baseball opportunities for athletes who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing while building leadership, mentorship, and community impact through America’s pastime.
Our national team is preparing to represent the United States at the 2026 World Deaf Baseball Championship in Kanagawa, Japan.
Our Mission
USA Deaf Baseball exists to:
- Provide accessible, competitive baseball opportunities for athletes who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Empower athletes to communicate fully in their own language
- Create environments where athletes compete proudly
- Ensure Deaf athletes belong completely — on and off the field
Who We Are
A national Deaf-led program that:
- Competes internationally at major Deaf events
- Hosts youth & development clinics
- Develops coaches who understand Deaf athletes
- Creates opportunities many Deaf athletes have never had
- Builds a thriving community of athletes, volunteers, & families
Why It Matters
Deaf Athletes Face Barriers
- Limited access to qualified coaching
- Communication gaps in hearing programs
- Few role models who use ASL
- Isolation in team environments
We Change the Narrative
- Build community, not just teams
- Safe, culturally aligned spaces
- Develop leaders — not just athletes
“Playing Deaf baseball and wearing ‘USA’ is an honor. It means we get to represent something bigger than ourselves.”
Marcus Smith
2026 Team USA Athlete
Two Custom Platinum Bats. Two Winners. One Mission.
USA Deaf Baseball is raffling off two custom bat vouchers donated by Platinum Bat Co. to help support our Labor…
Official USA Deaf Baseball ASL Shirts Now Available
Show your support for USA Deaf Baseball with our official ASL-themed team shirts! These limited-edition shirts celebrate Deaf culture while…
This Is Why We Play
This is why USA Deaf Baseball exists. Last weekend, our USA Deaf Baseball players had the opportunity to join the…
Iowa Game 3: USA Deaf Baseball 10, Mid-Iowa 40+ 3
USA Deaf Baseball closed out the day with another impressive win, defeating Mid-Iowa 40+ by a score of 10-3. Team…
Iowa Game 2: Mid-Iowa All-Stars 15, USA Deaf Baseball 12
Game 2 turned into an offensive battle, with USA Deaf Baseball collecting 13 hits but ultimately falling 15-12. Stefan Anderson…
Iowa Game 1: USA Deaf Baseball 13, Mid-Iowa All-Stars 4
USA Deaf Baseball opened the day with a convincing 13-4 victory over the Mid-Iowa All-Stars at the beautiful Moeckly Ballfield,…
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2026 Events
| Las Vegas Kickoff Classic | Las Vegas, NV | March 2026 |
| Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf | Des Moines, IA | June 2026 |
| Flour City Classic Labor Day Tournament | Rochester, NY | September 2026 |
| 2nd World Deaf Baseball Championship | Kanagawa, Japan | November 2026 |
Camps & Clinics
USA Deaf Baseball partners with communities across the country to provide baseball experiences, mentorship, and visibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.
Supporters
Since 1996, USA Deaf Baseball has been the national governing body for the sport of baseball.
It represents athletes who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing across the United States of America.
Contact
Phone
(347) 816-7961 (text)
(347) 618-6448 (voice • vp)
Address
321 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701