Tucson's Show Baseball Sluggers Win Second Championship

The Show Baseball Sluggers brought the championship trophy home to Tucson for the second year in a row, sweeping the Old Pueblo Kings in back-to-back victories at Kino Sports Complex this week.

The team, made up mostly of local community college standouts, finished their season 18-5 with a 3-1 win Tuesday and a 6-0 shutout Wednesday. This wasn't just any summer league success—it was a showcase of homegrown Arizona baseball talent working together.

Dane Heppner from Lamar Community College earned MVP honors after going 3 for 4 with two runs in Wednesday's championship game. Matthew Greiner, a Tanque Verde High School graduate now at William Jewell College, dominated on the mound with eight strikeouts across five innings while allowing just three hits.

The local connection runs deep throughout the roster. Pima Community College's Javier Arvizu, a Pueblo High School grad, led the team with a stunning .526 batting average and 18 RBIs across 21 games.

Tuesday's win showcased the team's pitching depth with three Tucson-area alumni combining for a stellar performance. Salpointe grad Aciel Guillen, Sabino alum Adam Federico Jr., and Empire grad Ian Lemus held the Kings to just one run.

Marana High School graduate Connor Ellis delivered the knockout punch in Tuesday's game with a two-run single that sealed the victory.

The Ripple Effect

This championship represents more than just a trophy for a summer league team. It shows how Arizona's community college baseball programs are developing serious talent that can compete and win at high levels.

These players are using the Sun Belt College League as a stepping stone, gaining valuable experience while representing their hometowns. Many will return to their colleges across the country carrying this championship momentum and Tucson pride with them.

The sweep sends a clear message: local baseball development programs are working, and Arizona athletes can hold their own against anyone.

For the eighteen players on the Show Baseball Sluggers roster, this summer will be remembered as the season they proved that championships aren't just won with talent—they're won with teamwork, local pride, and the grit that defines Tucson baseball.