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HistóriaJOBL tournament 2012: Ant “Twinkie” and Mon slug multi-run shots on 6/16 and 6/17
Power carried the weekend as Ant “Twinkie” launched a two-run homer to left in Game 3 of 5 on June 17, 2012 [1]. A day earlier, Mon ripped a three-run line drive to left that even caught a car beyond the fence on June 16, 2012 [2].Two swings, five runs in two days — a mid-June snapshot of big bats at the JOBL tournament [1][2].
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HistóriaJOBL Concord 2012: Pirates are PeeWee champions, with trophy day and a homer to savor
The Pirates closed the 2012 PeeWee campaign in Concord with the championship, marking their season with hardware and celebrations [3][2]. The title run featured a long-ball highlight that punctuated the occasion [1].Championship trophies were lined up for the year-end ceremony, underscoring a complete finish to the Pirates’ season [2]. The clinching year goes into JOBL Concord’s PeeWee roll of honor with the Pirates as the 2012 champions [3], remembered alongside a home run that lit up the day [1].
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HistóriaJOBL Concord keeps youth baseball and softball rolling since 1963
JOBL — the Junior Optimist Baseball League — anchors youth baseball and softball in Concord, operating as a nonprofit that traces its roots back to 1963 and serving local families each spring [1][3].The league maintains an official website and an active Facebook presence for schedules, sign‑ups, and league updates, giving parents and players a central hub for teams, rules, and contacts [1][2].JOBL’s community footprint stretches back years in the local diamond scene; archived clips from past league tournaments and PeeWee championship moments remain online, underscoring the program’s long running place in Concord youth baseball [4][5].
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HistóriaJOBL, Concord’s all‑volunteer youth baseball league since 1963
On Concord’s east side, the Junior Optimist Baseball League keeps the local diamonds busy spring to fall, run entirely by volunteers and serving boys and girls as young as four across multiple age divisions, including Cal Ripken levels [6][7].The league traces its roots to 1963 and operates as a local nonprofit; directory snapshots describe participation scaling to roughly 80‑plus teams and around 1,000 players in recent seasons [1]. JOBL maintains an active presence for announcements and updates throughout the year [4].Play centers on the complex near Laura Alice Way and Arnold Industrial Way in Concord, with a local league phone line and mailing details listed in public directories [2][3][5]. Registration windows and seasonal programs—such as Fall Ball—are routinely shared on the league’s Facebook and Instagram channels [4][7].A JOBL commercial spot underscores the community, kid‑first feel that has defined the program’s long footprint in the city [8].
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HistóriaJOBL Concord opens Fall Ball registration for youth baseball and softball
JOBL—Junior Optimist Baseball League in Concord has opened registration for Fall Ball, offering youth baseball and softball sign-ups online, with a posted $85 registration fee for the season. Families can complete registration through the league’s website or Facebook page. [1][2]Baseball divisions include age-based groups such as Pee Wee, Valley and Minors, generally serving players from early tee-ball ages up through pre-teen levels, while girls’ softball programming is offered for younger ages (Debs/8U). [1]A longstanding community nonprofit, JOBL Concord continues to anchor local youth ball for Concord families with volunteer-led programs and a focus on player development. [3]The league is based in Concord’s 94520 area near Laura Alice Way, with announcements and contact information available on the website and Facebook. [4][1][2]
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HistóriaJOBL Concord opens Fall Ball sign‑ups; youth baseball hub off Laura Alice Way
JOBL Concord, the city’s volunteer‑run youth baseball home, is keeping the bats hot into autumn with Fall Ball registration open now for its coed divisions [1]. The league’s sign‑up page lists entry details for the youngest age groups and keeps families plugged into schedules and updates [1].The JOBL Complex sits by Laura Alice Way and Nelson Avenue in Concord (94520), anchoring weekend action and practices for local ballplayers [2][3]. Community updates and photos roll through the league’s social channels year‑round, a steady pulse of game days, clinics, and celebrations [4][5]. For those curious about the program’s roots, a league history document traces how the Junior Optimist Baseball/Softball League became a Concord staple [6].
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HistóriaFrom the archives: big flies light up JOBL Concord tourney (June 16–17, 2012)
A June weekend in Concord delivered a pair of no‑doubt moments for the JOBL crowd. On June 16, 2012, Mon launched a three‑run line drive to left that struck a parked car beyond the fence [1]. A day later, June 17, Ant — the dugout knows him as “Twinkie” — turned on a pitch and sent a two‑run homer to left in game three of a five‑game slate at the same tournament [2].Two swings, same field, same summer — the kind of pop that still echoes around the Concord complex when the season turns to memories [1][2].
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HistóriaJOBL Concord opens 2026 Fall Ball sign-ups: coed baseball ages 4–12 for $85
JOBL Concord is taking sign-ups for its 2026 Fall Ball season, offering coed baseball for players ages 4–12 at a registration fee of $85 [1]. The league continues its youth baseball and softball programming for Concord families, with activities based at the Concord JOBL Complex at Laura Alice Way and Nelson Avenue [1][2].Registration is available online, with details and age divisions posted on the league’s site [1]. Families can plan around the home base at the JOBL Complex, listed by National Championship Sports at the Laura Alice Way–Nelson Avenue location in Concord [2].
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HistóriaBurglary hits Jr. Optimist Baseball League in Concord; losses top $15,000
The league reported losses north of $15,000 after burglars forced open storage and targeted key equipment, including a 2016 Arctic Cat ATV, a 2010 utility trailer, a Honda generator, water pumps, a battery charger, a new spare ATV battery, tools, and more. One additional ATV was left behind but vandalized [1].The hit came as JOBL worked to rebuild after leadership changes and COVID interruptions, with spring play having resumed in March 2024. The league turned to the community with a fundraiser and requests for tips to help recover gear and keep the season on track [1]. JOBL remains listed locally with contact information for families looking to support or get involved [2].
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HistóriaJOBL Concord opens Fall Ball 2026 registration, rooted in local diamonds since 1963
Registration for Fall Ball 2026 is live on the league site, with coed baseball offered for young players roughly ages 4–12 [1]. The program’s roots run deep, tracing back to 1963 and the old “Smokestack” fields near Cowell and Ygnacio, a reminder of how long the league has anchored youth ball in Concord [2].The home base today is the Concord JOBL Complex at Laura Alice Way and Nelson Avenue, a familiar spot for weekend practices, league games, and clinics [3]. The JOBL banner also shows up in tournament listings, including a “JOBL Concord 10s” entry in USSSA’s Northern circuit, reflecting active teams at the travel level [4].Run entirely by volunteers, JOBL identifies as part of the Cal Ripken Northern California program and shares snapshots of game days, skills work, and league milestones on its Instagram [5]. Families can also follow updates and community events on the league’s Facebook page [6].