It's real. It's built🗣
A dream 20 years in the making now stands in the heart of Lansing. The John Smoltz Strikeout Baseball Stadium is more than brick, concrete, and turf, it’s the community.
@jlaz68 had the vision, but the @cityoflansingmi gave it a home. Mayor @andyschor , John Smoltz, and Jeff cut the ribbon, but the whole city and our sponsors made it happen.
This isn’t just a stadium. It’s a legacy built by Lansing, for Lansing ⚾️🏟
History is being made TODAY in Lansing!⚾🔥
🎀 Ribbon cutting at 4:30 PM
🎉 Celebration until 7:30 PM — bounce house, food trucks, DJ, vendors, and emergency vehicles on display.
This isn’t just an opening, it’s a moment Lansing will never forget💥
#LoveLansing #lansingmi #517living
Last Night at @epifanynow , we got to experience what PIP: Pay It Forward, is all about.
Community members came together to learn about incredible local nonprofits and cast their votes for the organization they wanted to receive a grant. What an amazing way to support those making a difference and give back in a meaningful way.
We’re grateful to have been part of a night centered around generosity, impact, and community support. ⚾️
#StrikeoutBaseball #PayItForward #Epiphany #CommunityStrong #GivingBack
It was an inspiring evening learning about @epifanynow and the amazing things this organization is doing. Proud that Strikeout Baseball could be a part of it and support such meaningful work in our community.
MSUFCU is proud to support the new Strikeout Baseball field, a free-to-use space designed to make baseball more accessible for kids and families in our community. ⚾
We loved coming out to celebrate the grand opening and see this field come to life. From the first pitch to the friendly competition, it was a great reminder of how meaningful shared spaces can be — giving young players a place to learn, grow, build confidence, and simply enjoy the game.
Thank you to @strikeoutbaseballmi for creating more opportunities for the next generation of players. We’re incredibly happy to support this mission and help make more moments like this possible. 💚
#StrikeoutBaseball #Lansing #SupportLansing #LansingCommunity #CommunitySupport #YouthBaseball
Strikeout Baseball was honored to host a special dinner in appreciation of the incredible sponsors who helped make our Opening Day festivities such a tremendous success. ⚾️
A heartfelt thank you to MSU Federal Credit Union, Cinnaire, Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and City of Lansing, Michigan - Government for your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our mission.
The continued support from our sponsors, community partners, and friends means so much to our organization. Thank you for believing in Strikeout Baseball and helping make Opening Day such a memorable celebration for everyone involved.
We are truly grateful and look forward to another amazing season together!
#StrikeoutBaseball #ThankYouSponsors #CommunitySupport #OpeningDay
It may be a chilly week, but the sun is shining on one of Lansing’s newest playground at Ferris Park. With the new playground, Beacon Field and Strike Out Baseball it’s the place to be! ⚾️ ⚽️ 🛝 ☀️
What if every kid had a chance to play? 💙
That's the vision behind @strikeoutbaseballmi , founded by Jeff Lazaros after decades of passion for the game. ⚾
With a first-of-its-kind mini stadium and free access, this initiative is removing barriers and building confidence for young athletes. 💪
Opening Day is May 9th. Who's ready to be part of something bigger than baseball? 🙌
#CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #StrollHiddenLake #MakingADifference
A left-handed pitcher's childhood dream never left him. Twenty years of planning. Nearly a decade of building. 💪
Now Jeff Lazaros's vision stands as a first-of-its-kind mini-stadium in Lansing, changing how kids experience baseball. 🤩
@strikeoutbaseballmi removes the barriers that keep kids sidelined. Games with just two players. Minimal equipment. Maximum access. ⚾
"Access changes everything," Jeff says. "Every kid deserves a chance to step up to the plate." 💪
#StrollHiddenLake #MakingADifference #CommunityHeroes #LansingProud #BaseballForAll
Some dreams take years to build. Others take decades. ⚾
For Jeff Lazaros, baseball was never just a game. It was a foundation, a passion, and ultimately a purpose. After years of vision and persistence, that dream became @strikeoutbaseballmi , a space designed so every child has the chance to play. 💪
With a 5,000 square foot mini stadium, free play access, and community-driven clinics, this is more than a place to practice. It's where confidence grows, friendships form, and futures begin. 💫
Opening Day is May 9th, and it's just the beginning. 🗓️
Be part of something that's changing the game. 🙌
#StrollHiddenLake #MakingADifference #Baseball #LansingCommunity #LocalHeroes
One man's 20-year dream just became a movement. 💫
Jeff Lazaros turned his love of baseball into @strikeoutbaseballmi , a first-of-its-kind mini-stadium in Lansing that's changing how kids discover the game.
No travel team required. No barriers. Just pure access to the sport that shaped his life. ✨
Read his story in this month's issue. 📰
#baseball #MakingADifference #CommunityHeroes #StrikeoutBaseball #LocalLeaders
Strikeout Baseball is back for another incredible season!
Join us as a community on Saturday, May 9th to make Opening Day one to remember! Details coming soon!
Let’s kick off the season the right way.
PLAY BALL!!! ⚾
#StrikeoutBaseball #OpeningDay #PlayBall #GameOn
