The Miracle League: When the Game Includes Everyone, Miracles Happen
Some ideas are so powerful, they don’t just spark a program — they ignite a movement.
Twenty-four years ago, in a small Georgia town, a dream took shape: to give every child, regardless of ability, the chance to experience the magic of baseball. What started as one field is now a national force for inclusion, joy, and community — with over 345 Miracle League communities and growing.
At the heart of the Miracle League is a simple but life-changing belief: every child deserves their moment at the plate. And through an innovative buddy system that pairs athletes with disabilities alongside able-bodied peers, that moment becomes much more than a game. It becomes a spark — of confidence, connection, and belonging.
“We’re not segregating that population like they’ve been their entire life… that bond is being built off the baseball field.” — Stephanie Davis
In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Davis, one of the first people to bring the Miracle League to life. Her story is filled with purpose, passion, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible when we say yes to inclusion.
Stephanie shares the three pillars at the heart of the Miracle League’s impact:
- Connection – for kids and for families who have often felt left out
- Activity – movement, play, and all the confidence that comes with it
- Belonging – the kind of deep, joyful inclusion every human being deserves
And it’s not just the players who are transformed — it’s entire communities. Parents get to be fans. Siblings get to cheer. Buddies become lifelong friends. And the crowd sees what real strength looks like, one swing at a time.
One former player summed it up best:
“If I could play baseball, I could do anything in this world.”
Her name is Lauren. Born legally blind, in a wheelchair, and living with brittle bone disease, Lauren found something on that field she hadn’t found anywhere else: a chance to compete, to connect, and to believe in her own strength.
Her words don’t just reflect her story — they echo the experience of thousands of Miracle League players who are proving that ability isn’t defined by limitations. It’s defined by opportunity.
With two new leagues launching every month and ten new fields being built each year, the reach is growing — but so is the ripple effect. These aren’t just baseball games. They’re moments of freedom, of joy, of possibility.
Want to feel what it’s like when a child who’s never been on a team rounds the bases to a standing ovation?
Tune in. This is the story of what happens when we stop asking who can play — and simply make room for everyone to belong.
Every child deserves their home run moment — find out how you can help at miracleleague.com.
