About the 88th OTBA Banquet
January 11, 2026 was a memorable evening celebrating the spirit, tradition, and community of baseball in Middle Tennessee.
Families, players, coaches, and friends from across the Nashville baseball community gathered to share in a special night highlighted by Hall of Famer Goose Gossage.
With authenticity and humor, Gossage captivated the audience with timeless stories from his remarkable career, offering a glimpse into the grit and character of the game at its highest level.
The evening featured a lively silent auction of signed memorabilia, the announcement of the 2026 OTBA Scholarship recipients, and the presentation of annual OTBA lifetime achievement awards honoring individuals whose lifelong dedication has strengthened baseball in our region.
Guests were also treated to the opportunity to meet Goose Gossage, as he graciously signed autographs and posed for photos with attendees, creating lasting memories for attendees of all ages.
In Memoriam
We've LOST SOME WONDERFUL MEMBERS OF THE MIDDLE TN BASEBALL COMMUNITY THIS PAST YEAR. And we’d like to remember them at this time.
Tommy “Buckshot” Brown, Dave Van Gorder, Joe Borelli, Jim Sprankle, Brian Dayett, Jim Marshall, Roger Davis, George Altman, Hollis Johnson, Richard Hurt, Billy Lynch, and longtime board member and OT Amateur Hall of Fame inductee, Larry Cole.
Their contributions, passion, and love for the game will forever remain a part of the OTBA legacy.
