Kaukauna Youth Baseball aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high-quality experience in which every athlete:
We are committed to creating a culture in which coaches, parents, fans, umpires and athletes work together to achieve our mission.
Founded in 1979 by John Lambie, Kaukauna Youth Baseball was organized to give children ages 9-12 living in Kaukauna and surrounding communities a league of their own. Today, the program serves nearly 700 youth ages 5 to 18, playing over 450 games per year.
He stands at the plate with heart pounding fast.
The bases are loaded; the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help him, he stands all alone.
A hit at this moment would send the team home.
The ball meets the plate; he swings and he misses.
There’s a groan from the crowd, with some boos and some hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries; “Strike out the bum.”
The tears fill his eyes; the game’s no longer fun.
So open your heart and give him a break.
For it’s moments like this, a man you can make.
Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget.
He’s just a little boy and not a man… yet.