the new South Nashville Baseball League

Many of you know Chris Mercado - he's the young guy that runs Music City baseball/Sandlotter, in addition to coaching HS ball and working for the Preds! He just recently had the opportunity to take over reponsibility for the run down fields behind Tusculum Elementary (2 blocks from Music City). He's turned two of them into gems and is working on the other two. In addition to using them as overflow fields for tournaments at Music City, he's trying to reinvigorate the neighborhood rec league. Coined the South Nashville Baseball League, he is looking to greatly increase participation from the local neighborhood - one where 90% of the kids are on the free lunch program, where moms and dads are relatively few and far between, and where a grandmother recently called Chris to sign up her grandson and asked if he needed shoes to play!

I'm a big fan of Chris' - he does a great job and really loves the game. Please read the below excerpt from a recent email I received. If everyone can take 15 minutes next time we have a planned get-together (meeting, practice, etc.) to clean out your garage of old useable equipment, and bring it with you, I'll consolidate it all and take it to Chris from the Mustangs. Thanks!!!

Your Chance to Pitch In -

Donate Equipment

South Nashville Baseball League needs your help in providing baseball equipment for teams with players unable to afford the necessary equipment. The gloves, bats and other baseball equipment sitting in your closet or garage right now can give local kids a chance to participate in a sport we all love. Pitch in your gently-used equipment to give the gift of baseball to deserving children. Thank you for your help!

We are accepting donations of new or gently-used:

Fielding gloves

Youth bats

Catcher’s mitts and protective gear

Batting helmets

Baseballs

Soft cover balls for Tee Ball

Rubber baseball cleats

Team equipment bags

Batting Tees

Pitching machines

Sets of bases

Nets/ Screens (Batting cages)

What is the definition of “gently-used”?

‘Gently-used’ items are not damaged or in need of repair. The best way to think about something being “gently-used” is if you would feel comfortable giving it to a friend or family member. If in doubt, go ahead and donate it.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Chris Mercado @ 417-1659 or email