Charles D. Owen Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball
Shaping athletes in the valley through fun, healthy competition focused on developing baseball and softball skills as well as a passion for the game
Help Us Rebuild the Swannanoa Valley’s Youth Ballparks
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, bringing devastating flooding to the Swannanoa Valley. Among the hard hit were the youth baseball and softball fields at Veterans Park – fields that have been home to the Charles D. Owen Babe Ruth League for over 30 years. These fields weren’t just spaces for games; they were where our children learned teamwork, resilience, and passion, and where our community came together to support them.
Operation Love and Hope is a community-driven initiative to rebuild these four fields. But our vision doesn’t stop there. If we exceed our fundraising goals, we will expand the project to include other local fields that were destroyed by the storm, ensuring all young athletes in the valley have a place to play.
