The Miracle League is a charitable organization that provides individuals mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. There is something about playing the game of baseball that lights up a player's eyes, but for people facing mental and physical challenges, that opportunity can be often a difficult first test. The Miracle League gives these individuals the opportunity to get out in the sunshine and enjoy the game of baseball in its purest form. This Miracle League was the first in the State of Alabama and serves special needs players in the St. Clair , Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Blount, and Calhoun counties.