Ojai Valley Baseball League

Trivia Question #6 Who was the first player to hit 400 home runs, and steal 400 bases, in their career? Answer: Barry Bonds ... Bonds accomplished this amazing milestone in 1998 with the Giants, in his 13th baseball season.

We met the gang 27 years ago today

Enjoying the rain but missing baseball. League activities will be suspended until May 1st. Stay safe everyone.

Happy Birthday to one of our All-Star players, Nate Rosen! Nate began his youth baseball career as a Pony league player only to move to Little League when Ojai Pony closed their doors. Now back to a Pony program to finish out his last year before moving on to high school ball. We are so proud to have him representing our league as an incredible baller! Happy 14th Birthday Nate.... We’ll get you back on the field in no time.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thank you to our friends at Topa Topa Optometry, Inc. for supporting our league. The Doctors and staff in their office offer state of the art, professional eye healthcare and superior quality prescription eyewear in a personalized, friendly, caring atmosphere.... Call to schedule your appointment today, at 805-646-5109.

We may not be serving corn burritos yet, but we sure are ready! Today’s project was bistro lighting for your night game enjoyment. A huge thank you to Greg Miller for spending his Saturday volunteering, while social distancing, at the ball field. We OVBL!

You can still celebrate Opening Day this year -- with fans around the globe. Today, Major League Baseball will present Opening Day at Home -- a full slate of 30 games broadcast nationally across various platforms, including digital streaming and social media, creating a full-day event on what would have been Opening Day. The experience is intended to invite fans to feel a sense of community and unity on a day many were looking forward to, while underscoring the importance of staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Who will you be rooting for today?

Here’s a fun one! Trivia Question #5: How many different ways are there for a batter to reach first base in baseball?... Can you name them all? Answer: 8 Hit, walk, hit by pitch, fielder's choice, catcher's interference, fielder's interference, error, and a dropped third strike.

Trivia Question #4 Which of these teams won a World Series first? - Toronto Blue Jays... - California Angels - Florida Marlins - Chicago Cubs Answer: Chicago Cubs The Cubs went to three consecutive World Series from 1906-1908, winning the latter two. The Blue Jays won back-to-back World Series in 1991 and 1992. The Marlins hit paydirt in 1997 against the Indians. The Angels won their first World Series in 2002 against the Giants.

Trivia Question #3 Which team moved and became the Washington Nationals in 2005 Answer: Montreal Expos

Trivia Question #2: Name the Major League teams the great Babe Ruth play with?

Are you tired of seeing posts about Coronavirus and toilet paper? Let’s play some baseball trivia and see what kind of fans you really are. Trivia Question #1 On July 4, 1960, which Hall of Fame Yankee great hit a first inning three-run home run for the 300th home run in his career?... Answer: #7 Mickey Mantle