--- title: Cleveland Baseball Federation | Empowering Youth Through Baseball description: Cleveland Baseball Federation believes in providing every child with the opportunity to experience the joy of playing baseball, regardless of their background or circumstances. --- [Skip to content](https://cbfkids.org#main-content) [![CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257.png?width=100&height=86&name=CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257.png)](https://cbfkids.org) - [About Us](https://cbfkids.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Board of Directors](https://cbfkids.org/board-of-directors) - [Donors & Sponsors](https://cbfkids.org/donors-sponsors) - [John Carter, President](https://cbfkids.org/bio-john-carter) - Fundraisers Show submenu for Fundraisers - [2024 Annual Benefit](https://cbfkids.org/annual-benefit) - [2024 Golf Outing](https://cbfkids.org/annual-golf-outing) - [Donate](https://cbfkids.org/donate) - Buckeyes Show submenu for Buckeyes - [CBF Classic](https://cbfkids.org/cbf-classic) - [2024 CBF Classic Schedule](https://cbfkids.org/cbf-classic-0) - [Contact Us](https://cbfkids.org/contact-us) - [About Us](https://cbfkids.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Board of Directors](https://cbfkids.org/board-of-directors) - [Donors & Sponsors](https://cbfkids.org/donors-sponsors) - [John Carter, President](https://cbfkids.org/bio-john-carter) - Fundraisers Show submenu for Fundraisers - [2024 Annual Benefit](https://cbfkids.org/annual-benefit) - [2024 Golf Outing](https://cbfkids.org/annual-golf-outing) - [Donate](https://cbfkids.org/donate) - Buckeyes Show submenu for Buckeyes - [CBF Classic](https://cbfkids.org/cbf-classic) - [2024 CBF Classic Schedule](https://cbfkids.org/cbf-classic-0) - [Contact Us](https://cbfkids.org/contact-us) [Donate Now](https://cbfkids.org/donate?hsLang=en) ## Providing kids the opportunity to play the game with no limits [Donate Now](https://cbfkids.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://cbfkids.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## 2024 Events ![Annual Benefit Photo Resized](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Annual%20Benefit%20Photo%20Resized.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Annual%20Benefit%20Photo%20Resized.jpg) #### **[Annual Benefit](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0?hsLang=en)** [2024 Annual Fundraiser sponsored by The Walter and Olivia Kiebach Foundation. Come out and join us at the home of the Cleveland Guardians, Progressive Field, as the Guardians take on the Blue Jays Friday, June 21st at 7 pm. ](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0?hsLang=en) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24385416/interactive-159265736524.png)](https://cbfkids.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIGZMLqBN6G4cQBy9J4Tj4KzR%2FYjyg5ysQG3BqUXD2HHfOxwGz6GtH5GCMhJK%2BEv7Cvh%2FvXZLTMmFo4B2iD3WJGLbfcF31Stsxy1dYuPA8A5piIdsy1K91R2EoAieANLxl0GcY4PV%2BlIN8eduhxihPbXCgF3V5OXUGiBVasVOOovCg43vk%3D&webInteractiveContentId=159265736524&portalId=24385416&hsLang=en) ![Golf Outing with Nicks Dad2 Resized](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Golf%20Outing%20with%20Nicks%20Dad2%20Resized.jpg?width=2000&name=Golf%20Outing%20with%20Nicks%20Dad2%20Resized.jpg) #### [Annual Golf Outing](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0-0?hsLang=en) [2024 CBF Annual Golf Outing. This is an opportunity for all CBF’s supporters to come together and enjoy a day on the golf course while helping a great cause. ](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0-0?hsLang=en)   [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24385416/interactive-159260338445.png)](https://cbfkids.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIAQ%2B8nWhxk0qqZiZ2EVaioUtP3trUsvxsBkkvk9ex3IFC7r5b6qxvYHVeASYgZv18ePYXGaSAFkncOwrfvCgntpStKhkSZYDNVhF3Gp1%2FuX%2F6dsQl%2FR0Q%2BCpiWSx%2FzuPytO1hGSyInnJB6JKkqMAKVRobrbIcqFqxCsqBk2AuMzONk1OMB4wSf&webInteractiveContentId=159260338445&portalId=24385416&hsLang=en) ![CBF Logo 3](https://cbfkids.org/hubfs/CBF%20Logo%203.jpg) #### [CBF Classic](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0-0-0?hsLang=en) [The CBF Classic, presented by the Mawaka Foundation, is the pinnacle round-robin tournament and showcase, held annually during the first week of June. ](https://cbfkids.org/about-us-0-0-0?hsLang=en)       [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24385416/interactive-159253220407.png)](https://cbfkids.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK6yhatTsUEWWvRHNhiEHSP%2FIpfHMM5z1pD%2F1kys9vT3ea0sJF2SuLd6umZaMlINcrBRjUIBI9N%2Fbsycq5FueOiX7RDDFe4SmWwvlcddmnWRP57Lpif0XRoyc3%2F7yHF6iL5g382k2Liqeef0OXCCQh50nu7w6o8FYPlxCd0tbkEiH8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=159253220407&portalId=24385416&hsLang=en)   ## CBF Player Spotlights Discover the talent and stories behind the diamond ![IMG_0890](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0890.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=IMG_0890.jpg) Player Spotlight ##### Josh Szeremet, North Ridgeville High School (Class of 2024) Josh is a senior at North Ridgeville High School. Gearing up to start to play at Kent State this fall. [Read More](https://cbfkids.org/player-spotlight-josh-szeremet?hsLang=en) ![IMG_0895](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0895.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=IMG_0895.jpg) Player Spotlight ##### Caleb Rinehart, Bay High School (Class of 2025) Caleb is a junior at Bay High School and a CBF member since the  8th grade.  Caleb plays shortstop, second base, and third base for the Buckeyes.  [Read More](https://cbfkids.org/player-spotlight-caleb-rinehart?hsLang=en) ![IMG_0898](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0898.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=IMG_0898.jpg) Player Spotlight ##### Martwon Shannon, Twinsburg High School (Class of 2025) Martwon is a Junior at Twinsburg High School. He's been playing baseball since he was 7 years old and has been a member of  the CBF for the last four years.    [Read More](https://cbfkids.org/player-spotlight-martwon-shannon?hsLang=en) ![Kids listening to speech 2](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kids%20listening%20to%20speech%202.jpeg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Kids%20listening%20to%20speech%202.jpeg "Kids listening to speech 2") ## Support the Dream ## Contribute to the Cleveland Baseball Federation and empower young aspirations. [Donate Now](https://cbfkids.org/donate?hsLang=en) ## The CBF Team ![John Carter with Hat Cropped](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jophn%20Carter%20with%20Hat%20Cropped.jpg?width=1518&height=1518&name=Jophn%20Carter%20with%20Hat%20Cropped.jpg) ##### [John Carter](https://cbfkids.org/bio-john-carter?hsLang=en) President, 18U Head Coach ![IMG_0914A](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0914A.jpg?height=2000&name=IMG_0914A.jpg) ##### [Matt Mears](https://cbfkids.org/bio-matt-mears?hsLang=en) 17U Head Coach ![IMG_0917B](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0917B.jpg?height=2000&name=IMG_0917B.jpg) ##### [Josh Szordi](https://cbfkids.org/bio-josh-szordi?hsLang=en) 18U Assistant Coach ![IMG_0913C](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0913C.jpg?height=2000&name=IMG_0913C.jpg) ##### [Clay Anderson](https://cbfkids.org/bio-clay-anderson?hsLang=en) 17U Pitching Coach [![CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257](https://cbfkids.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257.png?width=150&height=129&name=CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257.png "CBF_FinalLogo_NoBackground-512-300x257")](https://24385416.hs-sites.com/home-cleveland-baseball-federation-0?hsLang=en) 36177 Waterscape Court | Cleveland, Ohio 44039 **For donations or sponsorships call 216-212-9956 or email** [**jcarter.cbfkids@gmail.com**](mailto:jcarter.cbfkids@gmail.com) Copyright © 2024 Cleveland Baseball Federation. 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