Who's Playing

The Softball Game of Hope is a very diverse event and organization. The selection of special guests is decided in a straight forward manner. We choose people from all walks of life & diverse back rounds; from community leaders, safety forces, politicians', all the way to local management. (updated July 27, 2010)

Past Players: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |

Visiting Team (Kids Crusaders)

Honorary Coach: Cheryl Weaver Champion High School Softball Coach

Team Owner: Greg Hicks City of Warren Law Director

Players

Jim Graham President, UAW Local 1112
Matt Spatz Online Personality, 93.3 "The Wolf"
Dave Green President, UAW Local 1714
Roxann Sebest WKBN/WYTV Anchor  
John Finizio President, St. Joseph's Health Center
Casey Lower Ursuline High School Softball
Barb Nick-Balestrino Ursuline High School Asst. Softball Coach/Mahoning County Auditor Office
Joe Fanto Vice President, Chase Bank
Chris Litton President, Regional Chamber Foundation
Jason Earnhart Magistrate, Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Tyler Clark Tyler Clark Consultants
Morgan White Champion High School Softball
Dan Dascenzo Magistrate, Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Kurt Miller Chief Operations Officer, Provider Services
Sean Davis

Home Team (Steel Valley Cruze®)

Honorary Coach: Reid Lamport  Poland High School Softball Coach

Team Owner: John D'Apolito, Owner, Valley Home Health Care

Players

Bill Lyell Boxer
Chris Jaskiewicz Valley Electrical & Mahoning Valley Young Professionals
Dave Smith General Manager, Mahoning Valley Scrappers
DeMaine Kitchen City of Youngstown Councilman
Jim Melfi Girard Mayor
Lewis Macklin Pastor, Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
Lisa Oles Austintown Township Trustee
Mark Catello IBEW # 573
Mike Chaffee Village of Lordstown Mayor
Mike Sciortino Mahoning County Auditor
Nick Wagner Head Throwing Coach, Canfield High School (State & National Champion)
Suzanne Olesko Registered Nurse,  Valley Home Health Care
Tom Letson State Representative (64th District of Ohio)
Tony Perrone Executive Director, Youngstown Boys and Girls Club
Jeff Adler, Hubbard Law Director