All-Star Athletes Take the Field in St. Louis!
The Gateway Region YMCA is thrilled to be the host city for the 2025 Miracle League All-Star Game,
bringing over 100 youth with disabilities and their families from 26 states and Mexico to St. Louis. The three-day event, taking place from September 12-14, 2025, will feature a weekend full of unforgettable experiences.
The festivities kick off on Friday night with a meet-and-greet dinner at the Busch Stadium Redbird Club. The baseball tournament will be held on Saturday at the YMCA Adaptive Sports Complex in South County. The weekend will conclude with a celebration gala and awards ceremony at the St. Louis Science Center on Saturday evening.
We are especially proud of the five local athletes from the YMCA Miracle League St. Louis Chapter who will represent our hometown at the All-Star Game.
Here’s a look at our incredible All-Stars:
Benjamin Barnhart
From Ellisville, MO, Benjamin's nickname is "Ben." His favorite hobbies are baseball and soccer, and his favorite team is the Cardinals. His favorite player is Shohei Ohtani.
Gabriella Ratz
A St. Louis native, Gabriella's favorite hobby is all sports. Her nickname is "Gabriella" and her favorite team is the Cardinals. Her favorite player is Nolan Arenado.
Drew Hyatt
Hailing from St. Charles, MO, Drew's nickname is "Squish". His favorite hobby is playing the trumpet, and he's a big Cardinals fan, with his favorite player being Albert Pujols.
Matthew Quirk
Matthew, from St. Charles, MO, loves baseball. His nickname is "Matthew" and his favorite team is the Cardinals. His favorite player is Ivan Herrera.
Victoria Downs
Victoria is from St. Louis, MO, and her nickname is "Victoria". She enjoys singing and dancing, and her favorite team is the Cardinals. Her favorite player is Yadier Molina.
The Miracle League is a proud organization of baseball teams for children with disabilities, and the Gateway Region YMCA operates the St. Louis chapter. This weekend is made possible thanks to the support of dozens of sponsors in the St. Louis community, including Cardinals Care, Boniface Foundation, and Drury. We look forward to seeing all the athletes and their families have a world-class experience!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This is only possible thanks to dozens of sponsors in the St. Louis Community, with special thanks to our leading sponsors:
