About us

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History

The Colombian Baseball Foundation (CBF) was founded by Mike Toomey, KC Royals Special Assistant to the GM, Carlos Chavarria, President/CEO, EDI Sports, and Rafael Miranda, KC Royals Scout in Colombia in 2006, a non-profit baseball organization that offers Colombian children and youth an opportunity to receive quality instruction and life skills fundamentals in a safe and fun environment.

Mission Statement

 Our mission is to prepare Colombian kids and youth toward raising their skill level and preparing them for the future by teaching life's core values.

Goals

Our ultimate goal is to have a complete baseball academy that serves kids throughout the country.  A CBF Academy that has the infrastructure to provide the necessary resources, such as baseball/training equipment, education materials, computers,  health care, room and board.

Funding is necessary to provide essential needs, such as bats, balls, helmets, uniforms, field maintenance, umpire fees, league and travel expenses. 

Program

The CBF operates out of the stadium Rafael Naar in the town of Turbaco, north of the Caribbean city of Cartagena which is filled with fanatical and passionate fans and kids who have a great desire to participate in local baseball youth leagues. Under the guidance and supervision of Rafael Miranda, our baseball programs and participation continue to strive and grow. Through hard work, dedication, loyalty and respect for the game, the CBF continues to succeed.

Baseball Instruction - Offer players quality baseball instruction by professional coaches, active players. and ex-pro players.  We make sure our players receive the proper fundamentals and repetitions to enhance their development.

Life Skills - We take pride in teaching life core values that a person needs to succeed on-and- off the field. The goal is not only to develop players, but form well rounded young men. 

Teams - CBF fields two teams, a 12U and 14U which participates in local leagues, regional and national tournaments. Our teams are coached and managed by Rafael Miranda, KC Royals scout in Colombia.

Tournaments - CBF and the Turbaco Mayor's Office organizes the Annual Holiday Tournament. Travel teams from Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela participate in this competitive international tournament.

Join the Colombian Baseball Foundation family and deliver world-class baseball training and plenty of fun to young athletes. 

During these unprecedented times, we have come together to support needy families with food, clothes and health related supplies.

We have come together to provide support to our players, families, coaches and umpires.