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Association of Professional Ball Players of America

Ballplayers Helping Ballplayers

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Who is the APBPA?

Association of Professional Ball Players of America

The Association of Professional Ball Players of America (APBPA) was formed in Los Angeles in 1924. That’s when twelve former players—including Babe Ruth—gathered and determined there was a need to assist less fortunate members of the baseball profession. Since then, the APBPA has grown to more than 101,500+ current members. ​

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How do we help baseball professionals?

These are some of the areas that the APBPA provides assistance to baseball professionals:

  • Financial Support
  • Medical Support
  • Career Counseling
  • Disaster Support
  • Mentoring
  • Financial Advising
  • Mental Health Help
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Citizenship
  • More…

101,500

Current Members

3700

Members Assisted

Member Benefits & Services

The APBPA has been helping members since 1924. We have formed great relationships with great companies who have generously offer great benefits to our membership. We also work very hard at helping the members in need with many diferent resources.

Financial Support

We have distributed millions of dollars in financial aid throughout the years to ballplayers in need.

Medical Help

We help hurting current and former pro ballplayers get the medical help and care that they need to carry on.

Disaster Recovery

Natural disasters can be hard to overcome for anyone. We help ballplayers in their time of trouble get back on their feet.

Online Resources

We are constantly growing our online resources for education, mentorship, and business growth for ballplayers.

Career Counseling

For a lot of ballplayers, "What's next?" is the hardest question to answer after the game is gone. We help with that.

Addiction Services

We help ballplayers get the help they need when it comes to addiction - including substance abuse and gambling.

We’re here to help

Here’s what pro ballplayers say about the APBPA.

“The Association has done more good for the old timers than any other organization. I’m proud to have served on its Board of Directors.”

Sparky AndersonHall of Fame Ballplayer

“I want all to know how much I appreciated what the Association has done for me. I played for eighteen years and never thought I would need help.”

Former BallplayerCincinnati Reds & Hall of Fame

“I am thankful for the assistance that the Association provided for my invalid wife and me in our hour of need. It is just impossible to tell how I would have been able to provide the necessities of life without this aid.”

Former BallplayerSan Francisco Giants

“I really appreciate the support the Association has given me to help get through this very depressing time.”

Former BallplayerSan Francisco Giants

“I can’t express in words how thankful I am for the assistance the Association has given to me. I can no longer work, and the assistance checks have been a Godsend.”

Former BallplayerBuffalo Bisons

“Because of the assistance provided by the Association, we were able to put my father in a lovely rest home, where he was able to spend his final days. Words can’t express our gratitude.”

Daughter of a Former BallplayerCleveland Indians

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