Baseball veterans, friends, and family gathered on Saturday, May 3rd, for the 14th Door County Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The first induction ceremony was held in 1992, honoring 23 Door County Baseball greats, with classic baseball nicknames like Lefty, Bugs, Curly, Smokey, and Baldy. After a five-year hiatus, a team of dedicated individuals revitalized the Hall of Fame process and chose ten individuals to be honored this round. 

The 2025 Door County Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees include Jody Viste, Jeff Sperber, Jesse Miller, Bill Becker, Ryan Tanck, Willie Schartner, Robbie Schartner, Chris Colombo, Dave Jilot, and Travis Leroy.  To be considered, nominees must have been a longtime player, coach, umpire, or community person with a history of involvement in Door County Baseball.  They also needed at least ten years of baseball involvement, which could be a combination of High School, Legion, and Door County League baseball, and retired from involvement for at least five years. Many qualified and deserving individuals were nominated.

The banquet at The Lodge at Leathem Smith included highlights of each inductee’s service to and involvement in Door County Baseball. Jason Annis-Wild opened the banquet with a tribute to Jocko Rader, whose years of service kept the DCBL alive and strong. Rader passed in 2018 with 69 years of involvement in Door County Baseball.

Visit the Door County Baseball League Facebook page (doorcountybaseball) to view an album of pictures featuring history, inductees, presenters and guests.

Attached Photo:  2025 Door County Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees.. L-R: Jody Viste, Jeff Sperber, Jesse Miller, Bill Becker, Ryan Tanck, Willie Schartner, Robbie Schartner, Chris Colombo, Dave Jilot and Travis Leroy.

Photo Credit:  Mary Witteborg