League History
NWAMSBL was founded in 1991 for ballplayers of all skill levels seeking an alternative to softball leagues. Below are historical championship matchups and our league hall of fame.
🏆 Champions
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2024
NWA Classic
🏆 Central Ark. White Sox 10
NWA Elite 2 -
2024
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆 Tigres 13
Expos 0 -
2023
NWA Classic
🏆 Central Ark. White Sox 6
NWA All Stars 4 -
2023
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆 Bentonville Dodgers 9
NWA Iron Pigs 8 -
2022
NWA Classic
🏆 NWA All Stars 5
Wichita Black Sox 4 -
2022
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆 NWA Tigres 8
NWA Wingnuts 5 -
2021
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆 Arkansas Cardinals 14
NWA White Sox 13 -
2020
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA Iron Pigs 4
Arkansas Cardinals 3 -
2019
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆Bentonville Dodgers 5
NWA Iron Pigs 2 -
2018
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA Iron Pigs 6
NWA White Sox 4 -
2017
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA X-Tinct 13
NWA Wood Ducks 1 -
2016
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA X-Tinct 17
NWA White Sox 5 -
2015
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA X-Tinct W
NWA White Sox L -
2014
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA X-Tinct W
West Beech Browns L -
2013
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA X-Tinct 12
NWA White Sox 5 -
2012
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA Royals 6
NWA Pirates 1 -
2011
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆NWA White Sox 11
Fayetteville Yankees 9 -
2010
25+ Championship
🏆NWA White Sox 10
Bentonville Dodgers 5 -
2010
18+ Championship
🏆Van Buren Hogs 2
NWA Pirates 1 -
2009
25+ Championship
🏆FPEC Tigers W
Bentonville Dodgers L -
2009
18+ Championship
🏆NWA Pirates W
NWA Cubs L -
2008
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆Cubs W
White Sox L -
2007
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆Tigers 19
Dodgers 9 -
2006
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆Dodgers W
Tigers L -
2005
NWAMSBL Championship
🏆Diamond Hogs 13
Deerz 8 -
2004
Interleague Championship
🏆White Sox 8
Reds 2 -
2004
28+ Championship
🏆Reds W
Tigers L -
2004
18+ Championship
🏆White Sox 7
Cardinals 5 -
2003
30+ Championship
🏆Cubs W
Dodgers L -
2003
18+ Championship
🏆Diamond Dawgs W
Deerz L -
2002
30+ Championship
🏆Tigers W
Red Sox L -
2002
18+ Championship
🏆Cubs W
Red Sox L -
2001
Interleague Championship
🏆Red Sox 2
Cubs 1 -
2001
30+ Championship
🏆Cubs 2
Tigers 1 -
2001
18+ Championship
🏆Red Sox W
Yankees L -
2000
30+ Championship
🏆Tigers W
Dodgers L -
2000
18+ Championship
🏆Yankees W
White Sox L -
1999
30+ Championship
🏆Dodgers W
Cubs L -
1999
18+ Championship
🏆Red Sox 7
NWA White Sox 5
🏅 Hall of Fame
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Kyle Cherry
Hogs/Orioles/Cardinals, C/CF/1B/P
2020Two-time champ (2010 Hogs, 2021 Cardinals). Known for diving catches and left-handed batting. Managed Cards since 2017.
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Dylan Anderson
Iron Pigs, SS/P
2022Joined in 2018. Dual threat on mound and as SS. Played at Arkansas Baptist, North Arkansas College. Known for leadership, teamwork, & recruitment.
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Kyle Pate
Wingnuts, P/OF
2022Joined 2019; leader on/off field. Played in 2015 College World Series. Noted for striking out many & strong batting. Keeps team united & motivated.
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JT Stalnaker
Iron Pigs/Wingnuts, SS/C/P
2021Notable for his hitting power and passion for baseball. Championship competitor and dedicated family man, also engaged in mission work.
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Ryan McClurkin
Iron Pigs, SS/2B
2021Key player and manager with championship victories. Renowned for hitting skills and dedication. Positive impact enhancing league community ties.
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Joey Dawes
Wingnuts, CF/P/SS
2021Renowned CF, homerun robber. Started in high school, played at Ecclesia College. First father-son HOF duo (see Joe Don Dawes).
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Brandon Story
Dodgers, SS
2021Joined in 2013. Part of the Dodgers Teams that won the Championship in 2019 & 2023. An exceptional SS that is known for is incredible base stealing.
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Junior Zuniga
X-Tinct/Patriots, 1B
20201B for Patriots, NWA Allstars Manager. Army Ranger vet, Cuban heritage. 4 championship wins and 1 NWA Classic championship win. Resilient leader, passionate about baseball.
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Zacc Arnold
Dodgers/UT
2020Joined in 2003 & serves as active Board Member. Won League Championship in 2006, 2019, and 2023. Took over Dodgers Manager in 2015.
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Allan Hatcher
Tigers/Orioles/Wingnuts, UT
2020Respected for integrity and versatility, excelling in all positions into his 50s. Known for clutch hitting and exceptional defense. A true honor to the league.
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Drew Hudgens
White Sox, DH/P/UT
2020Key on-field contributor, important league recruiter. Vital in securing and prepping fields, enhancing league play.
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Keith Nicholson
White Sox, IF/OF/MGR
2020Dedicated leader, ensuring league excellence and fostering camaraderie. MSBL "Hall of Honor" recipient, significant SOX contributor since 2014.
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Corey Campbell
Pirates/X-Tinct/Patriots, C/UT
2020In first 6 years, went to championship 6 times & clinched five titles with NWA X-Tinct, earned the 2014 Championship MVP, 2022 NWA Classic Champion
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Tieler Driscoll
Marshalls, Browns, Pirates, X-Tinct, Patriots, C/CF/SS/P
2020Five-time champion, Patriots’ coach. Known for versatility, iconic plays, and mentoring.
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Gregg Rollins
Patriots/White Sox/Royals, Catcher
2019Joined NWA MSBL in 2010. Won League Championship with Royals in 2012, Won 55+ World Series Ring in AZ in 2016.
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Ryan Paskiewicz
X-Tinct, SS
2019League’s most dominate hitter and 5 time back to back championship title short-stop.
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Keith Wheeler
Cardinals, 3B/RHP/Manager/President
2019Manager for Cardinals, advocate for league culture and promotion.
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Brett Reynolds
X-Tinct, RHP
2016Key contributor to 5 championships from 2013-2017, feared RHP with a league-wide reputation, promoted positive baseball experience for all.
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Sam Stokes
Cardinals, Catcher
2016Endured scorching heat double-headers, maintained composure for seamless, adversity-free games.
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Marc DeWeese
Wingnuts/X-Tinct, Catcher/Manager
2016Founded Wingnuts in 2011, founded the NWA Classic in 2022, proactive board member, and NWAMSBL advocate.
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Casey Benicosa
X-Tinct/Wingnuts, Catcher/Manager
2016Led X-Tinct to 4 championships, built core player group. Played a crucial role in securing fields, and league promotions.
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Tyler Hoover
BUNWA, Umpire
2016Started as officiating assignor in 2014, improved umpire quality, valued NWAMSBL league's community role.
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Toby Mileham
X-Tinct/Yankees/Pirates, Middle Infielder/Umpire
2016NWAMSBL member since 2001, original Yankees squad, now excels in officiating, vital X-Tinct player.
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Matt Villines
Deers/Brewers/White Sox, Pitcher
2016Joined NWAMSBL around 2005, coached The Deerz and then Brewers; 3 Runners-Up, a regular season title, with White Sox.
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Eric Smith
X-Tinct, LHP/1B
2015Revered LHP, home run derby champ; vital in field maintenance, reschedules, ensured games for all not just his squad.
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Laurie Adkins
Umpire
2015Very professional and experienced umpire for over 20 years, and was a rare female player in the league.
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James Johnson
Cardinals
2015Instrumental in the past in being a positive voice for the league. Won a home run derby or two.
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Heath Robinson
X-Tinct/Pirates/Royals/Yankees, 1B/Manager
2014Multiple championships runs and titles. Manager. Never missed a draft day and always has good input to the league.
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Dustin Wilson
White Sox, 1B
2014Joined the league in 2004 and immediately jumped on the board to do whatever it took to help and was a voice of reason.
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Linden Lewis
FPEC Tigers/Pirates
2012Playing at 70, his resilience stands out. Respected for hitting. Consistent presence since 1991, gracious sportsmanship.
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Joe Don Dawes
Wingnuts/Reds, 3B
2012Steady support for Wingnuts, unwavering dedication. Put it all on the line injured or not. 17+ years in league.
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Patrick Taliaferro
White Sox, Infield
201217+ years in league, 2-time champ as White Sox coach. Valuable on/off-field efforts, committed board member since '07.
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Charles Fowler
Dodgers, Infielder
2012Joined in '91, 12-yr board member. Played globally, managed Bentonville fields. Organized events & Celebrity All Star Game w/ Dave Parker.
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Alan Davison
Tigers
2011League President in the early 1990s and still active through the 2010 season
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Eric Exner
Dodgers
2011Manager since '91, Multi-Champ, Arizona World Series regular with rings and MVP honors. Former league VP.
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Stephen Boudreaux
Whitesox, Infield/Manager/Former President
2011NWA White Sox Manager since '99, NWAMSBL President 2001-17. MSBL Hall of Famer ('11). Led league revival, community involvement.
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Don Prim
Dodgers/Giants
2011NWAMSBL Past President through 1993-2001. Don was integral in keeping the league afloat during the late 1990s
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Marvin Undernehr
FPEC Tigers
2011Longtime NWAMSBL member who represents publicly our persona of the ageless ballplayer, great sportsman regardless of generation.
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Tim McDonald
Yankees
2011Exemplified the love of the game. Was heading to the World Series when suddenly stricken with cancer and lost the battle.
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Jeff Kennett
Former VP
2011Key role in marketing, scheduling, fields for 3-4 seasons. Led NWAMSBL's "Day at Baum Stadium" program initiation.
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Evan R. Press
Dodgers
2011NWAMSBL board member, BUNWA liaison, active in ops. Brought MSBL Cali insights. 8-yr board tenure, umpire in NWAMSBL and youth leagues.
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Richie Connor
Dodgers, Pitcher
2011A long time great pitcher and hitter