History of Bellaire Little League

Bellaire Little League was founded in 1953.  Over its seven decades of history, the league has become a community institution that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and player development. 

2000 Little League World Series Team

Bellaire’s All-Stars made history in 2000, winning District, State, and Regional titles to reach Williamsport. They captured the U.S. championship before falling to Sierra Maestra Little League of Maracaibo, Venezuela, in the World Series Championship game 3-2. The run united the community and is still honored on Bellaire’s water tower.

BLL

State Championships

2000 State Champions 12U:
Coaches:  Cliff Atherton, Larry Johnson, Terry McConn, Steve Malone

Team

  • Alex Atherton

  • Sean Farrell

  • Ross Haggard

  • Zach Jamail

  • Hunter Johnson

  • Michael Johnson

  • Mitchell Malone

  • Terrence (Terry) McConn

  • Justin Shufelt

  • Benjamin (Ben) Silberman

  • Nick Wills

  • Drew Zizinia


2018 State Champions 10U:
Coaches: Ryan Loving, Jeff Gorski, George Summers

Team:

  • Jordan Beinart

  • Nathan Kalmin

  • Preston Gorski

  • Liam Miller

  • Hudson Zach

  • Nick Gillette

  • Marco Quintanilla

  • Zac Selzer

  • Andrew Baca

  • Hayden Summers

  • Luke Loving

  • Patrick Albright

  • Ryan Richter

  • Devin Singh


2021 State Champions:
Coaches:  Dan Braun, Cody Moore, Brad Staller, Jason Taibel

Team:

  • Levi Moore

  • Max Jones

  • Brooks Cannon

  • Maxim Quintanilla

  • Charlie Dabney

  • Jacob Braun

  • Jack Staller

  • Reid Taibel

  • Truitt Wynn

  • Brooks Perry

  • Brandon York

  • Colton Rich

  • Ethan Phillips

State Runner-Up:

2022:  11U

2023:  12U

District Championships:

2000 District 16 Champions - 12U

2013 District 16 Champions - 10U

2014 District 16 Champions -  9U
Team:
1 - Evan Wei
2 - Trey Russo
5 - Taylor Bazarsky
6 - Griff Hay
7 - Jake Haysley
8 - Milan Narayan
9 - Seth Broadwell
10- Colin Sloan
11 - Aiden Orozco
12 - Matthew Evans
13 - Ryan Josef
14 - Quinn Harrison
15 - Mike Metlon

Manager:  Keith Harrison
Coaches:  Scott Evans and Cullen Hay

2015 District 16 Champions:  12U

2016 District 16 Champions - 10U

2018 District 16 Champions: 10U

2020 District 16 Champions:  9U

2021 District 16 Champions: 10U

2022 District 16 Champions:  11U

2023 District 16 Champions:  12U

Major League Baseball Players - Bellaire Little League Alumni

Bubba Crosby
Rice University
1998, 1st round (23rd overall pick), by the Los Angeles Dodgers
2003-2004:  Los Angeles Dogers Debut:  5/10/2003
2004-2006:  New York Yankees

Joe Savery
Rice University
2007, 1st Round, by Philadelphia Phillies
2011-2013:  Philadelphia Phillies
2014:  Oakland Athletics

Michael Johnson
Concordia University
2009, Round 24, by NY Mets

Toller Boardman
University of Texas and University of New Mexico
2015, Round 22, by Detroit Tigers

Blake Fox
Rice University
2016, Round 10, by Milwaukee Brewers

Josh Wolf
Played BLL 2008-2013
2019, Round 2, Pick 53 by New York Mets

Parker Smith
Rice University
2024, Round 4, by Houston Astros

Josh Blum
University of Southern California
2024, Round 16, by New York Mets

 

If you know of any other Bellaire Little League Major & Minor League players, please email communications@bellairelittleleague.org and we will get them added to the list.

Past President

 

2022 - Current:  Sam Dagley
2019-2022:  Mike Weston
2018:  Walter Lynch
2017: Chris Sizemore
2016:  Thomas Sloan
2012-2015: Brad Mills
2011-2012:  Ronnie Karkowski
:  Elise Neal
2007-2009:  Tom Ganucheau
2000-2001:  Belinda Shufelt
1974:  James Williams
1973:  Paul Urbanek