July 30th – August 5th, 2023
The 2023 World Series will be held July 30th-August 5th in Norman, Oklahoma. We are excited to be partnering with Visit Norman to plan and hold a fun and successful World Series.
If you are interested in volunteering at the World Series, or know someone who is interested, go to this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080448aaaf2aabf85-beep/150760678#/
We are working to provide all the information needed about this World Series on this page. Please continue to check back frequently for updated information.
2023 World Series Hotel Information
**Reservations can be made beginning March 1st**
Embassy Suites Convention Center (Host Hotel)
Room rate: $105 +13.75% tax per night
2501 Conference Drive | Norman, Oklahoma, 73069, USA
Phone: 405.364.8040
Web site:
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/okceses-embassy-suites-norman-hotel-and-conference-center/
Holiday Inn Express (Overflow Hotel)
Room rate: $98+13.75% tax
Address: 2500 Conference Drive, Norman, OK 73069
Phone: 405-9285300
Web site:
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/norman/okcnn/hoteldetail
Hampton Inn (Overflow Hotel)
Room rate: $105 + 13.75% tax
Address: 2300 Conference Center Drive Norman, OK 73069
Phone: 405.310.3014\
Making reservations:
Call 405.310.3014; when the prompt starts just dial 1 for Existing reservations.
Transportation To and From the Fields
Buses will be available from the host hotel (Embassy Suites) and overflow hotels (Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn) only.
Times for the buses will be available in the schedule on the 2023 World Series page found at https://nbba.org/2023ws
An email will be sent out for teams to designate if they will need transportation to and from the fields each day.
If you would like to provide information if your team will need transportation to and from the fields for all events, please send email to 2023@nbba.org
Transportation To and From the Airport in Oklahoma City
Transportation will be provided by Visit Norman, not the hotels, to and from the airport.
You can submit your travel arrangements, which will be coordinated by Visit Norman, by navigating to:
***Transportation will only be provided to the three hotels that the NBBA is using for the World Series.
2023 World Series Schedule
**Please note, the schedule shown below, is tentative and is subject to change. **
**All meetings & the NBBA Awards Banquet will be taking place at the Embassy Suites Conference Center. **
**All times are in the central time zone and are the local time in Norman, Oklahoma. **
**If your team is staying at either the Holiday Inn Express or the Hampton Inn, the buses that will be picking up at the Holiday Inn Express will also be picking up at the Hampton Inn each day for events and/or games to go to and from the fields. **
**Doggie Daycare will only be held at the Embassy Suites in the Crimson Room.
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NBBA Board Meeting
Time: 6 PM
Location: Sooner Room
Hospitality Room
Time: 2-8 PM
Location: University C
Monday, July 31, 2023
Breakfast at the Embassy Suites
Time: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Hospitality Room
Time: 8 AM-10 AM; will reopen at conclusion of General Assembly
Location: University C
General Assembly
Time: 10 AM CST
Location: University A/B
Voting
Time: At the conclusion of General Assembly
Location: University C
Coaches and Captains Meeting
Time: Immediately following General Assembly
Location: University A/B
Umpires/Scorekeepers Meeting
Time: Immediately following Coaches and Captains Meeting
Location: University A/B
Buses depart from Embassy Suites
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Front of Hotel
Buses depart from the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Front of Hotels
Opening Ceremonies/Skills Competition
Location: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Time: 4:30 pm
Buses return from fields to Hotels
Time: 8 PM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Breakfast at the Embassy Suites
Time: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Doggie Daycare
Time: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Location: Crimson
Buses depart Embassy Suites
Time: 6:45 AM (Loop until everyone is at fields)
Location: Front of Hotel
Buses depart from the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 6:45 AM
Location: Front of Hotels
Games: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Game 1: 8:30 AM
Game 2: 11:30 AM
Game 3: 2:30 PM
Buses return from fields to hotels
4 PM (on a loop)
Hospitality Room
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: University C
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Breakfast at the Embassy Suites
Time: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Breakfast area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Doggie Daycare
Time: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Location: Crimson
Buses depart Embassy Suites
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel)
Buses depart from the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel
Games: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Game 1: 8:30 AM
Game 2: 11:30 AM
Game 3: 2:30 PM
Buses return from fields to hotels
4 PM (on a loop)
Hospitality Room
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: University C
WOOL Game
Time: 6:00 PM – 9 PM
Location: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Location: TBA
Buses return from fields to hotels
8:45 PM (on a loop)
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Breakfast at the Embassy Suites
Time: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Doggie Daycare
Time: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Location: Crimson
Buses depart Embassy Suites
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel
Buses depart from the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel
Games: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Game 1: 8:30 AM
Game 2: 11:30 AM
Game 3: 2:30 PM
Buses return from fields to hotels
4 PM (on a loop)
Hospitality Room
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: University C
Friday, August 4, 2023
Breakfast at the Embassy Suites
Time: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Breakfast area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Doggie Daycare
Time: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Location: Crimson
Buses depart Embassy Suites
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel
Buses depart from the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 6:45 AM (on a loop)
Location: Front of Hotel
Games: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Game 1: 8:30 AM
Game 2: 11:30 AM
Game 3: 2:30 PM
Buses return from fields to hotels
4 PM (on a loop)
Hospitality Room
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: University C
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Breakfast at Embassy Suites
Time: 7 AM
Location: Breakfast Area
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Breakfast at the Hampton Inn
Time: TBA
Location: Breakfast Area
Buses depart Embassy Suites for Fields
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Front of Hotel
Buses depart from Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Front of Hotel
Hall of Fame Ceremonies
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Championship Game Ceremonies
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Championship Game(s)
Time: 11 AM
Location: Gillis Rother Soccer Complex
Buses return from fields to hotels
12:45 PM (on a loop) – unless 2nd game
NBBA Awards Banquet
Cocktail Hour (cash bar): 6 PM, Embassy Suites
Banquet Time: 7 PM
Location: OK EFGHIJ
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Teams Depart
Gillis-Rother Soccer Complex
Games the week of the World Series will be played at the Gillis-Rother Soccer Complex.
1001 E Robinson St, Norman, OK 73071
https://www.mapquest.com/us/oklahoma/gillis-rother-soccer-complex-439966218
2023 World Series Elections – RESULTS
There were a total of 161 ballots cast during the 2023 NBBA elections out of a possible 250 tokens distributed. Thanks to all who participated in selecting leadership for this organization and the sport of beep baseball!
Elections
Office of the 1st Vice President
- Cassie Hopkins won with 85 votes (52.8%).
- Darnell Booker received 66 votes (41%)
- 10 ballots (7%) indicated no selection.
Office of the Secretary
- Stephen Guerra won with 95 votes (59%).
- Pam Chesser received 59 votes (37%)
- 7 ballots (4%) indicated no selection.
Board of Directors
- Jason Frazier received 145 votes (90%)
- 16 ballots (9%) indicated no selection.
Rule Proposal’s
Rule 1: Pitching Change
- Yes: 98 (61%)
- No: 57 (35%)
- Abstain: 6 (4%)
Rule 2: Thrown Bats
- Yes: 114 (71%)
- No: 42 (26%)
- Abstain: 5 (3%)
Rule 3: Illegal Substitutions
- Yes: 107 (66%)
- No: 36 (22%)
- Abstain: 18 (11%)
Rule 4: Four Players
- Yes: 127 (79%)
- No: 29 (18%)
- Abstain: 5 (3%)
Rule 5: Blindfold Removal
- Yes: 136 (84%)
- No: 18 (11%)
- Abstain: 7 (4%)
Bylaws
Bylaw 1: Tournament Awards
- Yes: 134 (83%)
- No: 10 (6%)
- Abstain: 10 (11%)
Bylaw 2: Nominations Amendment
- Yes: 114 (71%)
- No: 17 (11%)
- Abstain: 30 (19%)
Bylaw 3: Continuity Amendment
- Yes: 118 (73%)
- No: 11 (7%)
- Abstain: 32 (20%)
2023 NBBA World Series Awards
2023 NBBA World Series Awards
Offense Awards
MVP Cody Jefferes (Indy Thunder) 0.872
2) David Smith (San Antonio Jets) 0.809
3) Tanner Gers (Bayou City Heat) 0.788
4) Gerald Dycus (Indy Thunder) 0.786
5) Casey Krouse (Philly Fire) 0.778
6 tie) Justin Rhines (Philly Fire) 0.757
6 tie) Ronald Jordan (Tyler Tigers) 0.757
Defense Awards
MVP Eric Rodriguez (Indy Edge) 6.429
2) Zach Arambula (San Antonio Jets) 4.889
3) Casey Krouse (Philly Fire) 4.375
4) Randy George (New Jersey Titans) 4.286
5) Ethan Johnston (Gateway Archers) 4.125
6) Stanley Griffin (Cleveland Scrappers) 3.875
Pitcher/Catcher
Jared Woodard and Darnell Booker (Indy Thunder) 8.0% K percentage
Field Spotter Award
San Antonio Jets (50.00% fielding percentage)
Male Rookie of the Year
Mark Ivy (Oklahoma Lookouts)
Female Rookie of the Year
Kaitlyn Overshiner (St. Louis Sirens)
Sportsmanship Award
San Antonio Jets
Dan Tracey Award
Jadon Price and Chayton Conway
Hall of Fame Award
Class of 2022
Players
Scott Hudson
Bobby Lakey
John Kibodeaux
Juan Morin
Class of 2023
Neal McDonald
David Benney
Jim Quinn Award
2023
Liaa Michaels
Posthumously: Roger Keeney
NBBA Memorial Plaque
The NBBA remembers those members of the NBBA family that we have lost since the 2022 World Series.
Roger Keeney
April 13, 2023
Shot In The Dark, NY, Athens Timberwolves
Omar Atin
June 21, 2023
New Jersey Lightning
Kimberly Frederick
June 26, 2023
BCS Outlaws, Texas
Final Standings
1) Indy Edge (7-0)
2) San Antonio Jets (7-2)
3) Indy Thunder (7-2)
4) Philly Fire (6-2)
5) Boston Renegades (6-3)
6) Bayou City Heat (6-3)
7) New Jersey Titans (4-3)
8) Houston Hurricanes (3-5)
9) Gateway Archers (5-3)
10) Tyler Tigers (2-5)
11) Austin Blackhawks (4-4)
12) Chicago Comets (3-5)
13) Cleveland Scrappers (4-4)
14) Atlanta Chaos (4-5)
15) Oklahoma Lookouts (3-5)
16) Minnesota Millers (2-7)
17) SGV Panthers (1-5)
18) Braille Bandits (1-6)
19) St Louis Sirens (0-6)