Wiffle Ball Field Coming to This Genesee County Sports Bar

Get ready Wiffle ballers there's a new field set to open soon in Genesee County.

Yes, there's a sports bar in the area that's embracing the game of Wiffle ball by adding a dedicated field to their already popular lineup of activities.

Sharky’s Sports Bar in Burton is already well-known for its sand volleyball and pickleball courts. Well, now Sharky’s will be your new home for Wiffle ball.

Last week, customers and passersby probably noticed a sign on Sharky’s property that read, ‘Wiffle Ball Field Coming Soon.’ Well, it looks like that field will be built sooner rather than later, as we saw an excavator clearing the area today.

While I believe this isn't the first Wiffle ball field in Genesee County, it's definitely the only one you'll find at a sports bar in the area.

It’s unclear what their plans are for the Wiffle ball field, but I imagine that information will be released soon. I’m sure it will be open to the public, and leagues will eventually form too.

For those who aren't familiar with Wiffle ball, let's break it down a bit for you.

Wiffle ball was invented in 1953 as a safer, more accessible alternative to baseball that could be played in smaller spaces. The game uses a perforated plastic ball and a lightweight bat, allowing players to pitch with a wild curve. While some think of Wiffle ball as a children's game, it's anything but.