The Miracle League of Manasota is an affiliate of the National Miracle League Association, joining more than 200 communities around the world that are providing opportunities for disabled children and adults to play baseball.
The complex at Longwood Park in Sarasota includes a custom-designed field with a cushioned rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair accessible dugouts, handicapped accessible concession stand and restrooms, and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to special needs players.
The Miracle League of Manasota has adopted the Miracle League rules that every player bats once each inning, all base runners are safe, and every player scores a run before the inning is over (last one up gets a home run). Able-bodied community children and volunteers serve as “buddies” to assist the players, and each team and each player wins every game.