ABOUT BANGERS BASEBALL
MILWAUKEE'S COMMUNITY BASEBALL TEAM
CAREFREE BASEBALL FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
The Milwaukee Bangers were established in 2021 as Milwaukee Sandlot Baseball. Originally established as a pickup baseball league, we set out with a vision of making baseball accessible to adults of every age and skill level. However, our members quickly realized that we were stronger as a team of committed ballplayers rather than a group constantly seeking new players to throw together games on the weekends.
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In 2022, we rebranded as the Milwaukee Bangers. Our name pays tribute to the grit and resilience of Milwaukee's 1982 World Series team, Harvey's Wallbangers. Despite this change, our goal remains the same: To play friendly, carefree baseball in a high-quality, organized environment while making a positive impact on our community.
Players on our roster are given the opportunity to play in local head-to-head matchups and travel the United States to play baseball in sandlot-style events and tournaments. To ensure that we remain true to our roots, we also host pickup baseball games and practices throughout the year that are open for public participation.
Our passion for America's Pastime equals our desire to make our city a better place to live. We provide our players with the chance to reconnect with the game they love, make new friends, raise money for charitable causes, and stay active in the Milwaukee community simply by playing baseball.
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Our roster is constructed of everyday people who love baseball. There is no specific baseball background required to play. All we're looking for is good people who consistently show up to our games and demonstrate a strong desire to help improve our club. If you're interested in playing with us, please fill out a Player Interest Form.
"The focus was having fun. Everybody gets their chance to play. We need everybody. No one's greater than anyone else. Let's go out and play the game of baseball."
- Jerry Augustine -
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS MILWAUKEE BANGERS BASEBALL?
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We're a club of people who are passionate about baseball. We play recreationally in a relaxed environment for the love of the game and our community.
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ARE YOU LIKE THE SAVANNAH BANANAS?
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Our clubs are very different, but we share similar goals such as building community, being different, and making baseball fun again.
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WHAT IF I HAVEN’T PLAYED BASEBALL IN A LONG TIME?
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You’re probably the perfect fit for our club! Our roster consists of a wide range of ballplayers, from first-timers to veterans.
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WHO CAN PLAY?
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Anyone age 18+ can join us. Our game day roster is reserved for players who have come to open practices and shown a strong willingness to help our club succeed.
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DO I NEED MY OWN EQUIPMENT?
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Yes. We have limited equipment to share. Please supply and use your own equipment including bats, helmets, and gloves.​
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WHAT KIND OF BAT CAN I USE?
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Only wood bats and composite wood bats are allowed. Bats are expensive and we don't want you breaking someone else's. We require that you bring your own piece of lumber.​
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WHERE DO YOU PLAY?
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We play in the Milwaukee area and in nearby Wisconsin cities. In the past, we’ve also traveled throughout the United States to play other sandlot teams.
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WHEN DO I HAVE TO REGISTER BY?​
There is no registration deadline. You can submit a Player Interest Form at any point during the year.
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CAN I SPONSOR YOUR CLUB?
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Yes! Please send an email to milwaukeebangers@gmail.com if you're interested in becoming a sponsor.
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RULES, GUIDELINES, AND WAIVER INFORMATION
(Please review before signing up and playing. All participants play at their own risk.)
Have more questions or feedback? Contact us!