GREENVILLE – Greenville Citizens Baseball League (GCBL) is set to host its first major tournament of the 2026 season with the 16th Annual Summer Kickoff Bash, which begins today, Friday, May 15th, and runs through Sunday, May 17th at Greenville’s Sater Heights Park.
The three-day youth baseball tournament will feature teams competing in the 8U, 9U, 10U, 12U, 13U, and 14U divisions, bringing players, coaches, and families from around the area to Greenville for a weekend of tournament baseball action.
The Summer Kickoff Bash has become one of the longtime staples on the GCBL tournament schedule, continuing a tradition of providing competitive youth baseball while showcasing Greenville’s baseball facilities and community support for the sport.
The Greenville Citizens Baseball League continues to operate through the efforts of its Board of Directors, made up of eight dedicated volunteers who oversee every aspect of the GCBL programs. The board works year-round, organizing leagues, tournaments, field maintenance, scheduling, and other responsibilities necessary to provide baseball opportunities for area youth players.
Sater Heights Park will once again serve as the home site for the annual event as Greenville welcomes teams for the opening major tournament weekend of the summer baseball season.
Board of Directors
Commissioner: Brent Short
Brent is in charge of all the ballpark operations.
Vice Commissioner: Matt Brinley
Matt is in charge of fundraising.
Treasurer: Robbie Jones
Robbie is in charge of the ballpark finances.
Secretary: Ashlee Brinley
Concession Stand Manager: Ben Edwards
Equipment Manager: Reuben King
Business Manager: Brian Westfall
Tournament Director: Brent Short
Board of Trustees
Matt Myers
Scott Holzapfel
Daniel Jones
Jesse Brents
Matt Brinley
