From backyard to ‘Big League,’ Western Wiffle Ball Classic showcases sport’s community, growth

Roses grow Wiffle ball empire

Logan Rose, who started backyard Wiffle ball games during COVID-19 boredom at age 13, is now founder and CEO of Big League Wiffle Ball and, with his family, owner of the Wiffle brand itself.

Key points Roses grow Wiffle ball empire
  1. Logan Rose, who started backyard Wiffle ball games during COVID-19 boredom at age 13, is now founder and CEO of Big League Wiffle Ball and, with his family, owner of the Wiffle brand itself.
  2. The seventh annual Western Wiffle Ball Classic drew about 45 teams to Scottsdale Stadium, up from roughly 20 in early years, with celebrity participation including Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan.
  3. The Roses bought the 73-year-old Connecticut-based Wiffle business from the Mullany family in October, and they plan to keep the league and manufacturing business independent while growing the sport.
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