About
Santa Ynez Valley PONY Baseball is a youth baseball program that follows the PONY Baseball structure, including divisions such as Mustang and Bronco. The program organizes player evaluations, team drafts, practices, and an Opening Day as part of its baseball season.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Player evaluations the week of January 20, 2026; teams drafted the week of January 26, 2026; practices beginning the week of February 23, 2026; Opening Day on March 21, 2026
Santa Ynez Valley PONY Baseball was started in 1975 and has a 40+ year history. The first league had only two divisions, Mustang and Bronco. Funding to build the complex the players use today came primarily from Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreations queen contests. The leadership team has included Jenn Matsukas, SYV PONY Baseball Vice-President, and early board members Duane Serristlev, Ken Verkler, David Jamieson, Dick Pauley, and Frieda Sumpter. The organization’s stated goal at its start was to build a comprehensive program to teach kids how to play “real” baseball so that Santa Ynez Valley teams could be competitive with teams outside the area.
Last updated June 22, 2026.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Player evaluations the week of January 20, 2026; teams drafted the week of January 26, 2026; practices beginning the week of February 23, 2026; Opening Day on March 21, 2026
Santa Ynez Valley PONY Baseball was started in 1975 and has a 40+ year history. The first league had only two divisions, Mustang and Bronco. Funding to build the complex the players use today came primarily from Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreations queen contests. The leadership team has included Jenn Matsukas, SYV PONY Baseball Vice-President, and early board members Duane Serristlev, Ken Verkler, David Jamieson, Dick Pauley, and Frieda Sumpter. The organization’s stated goal at its start was to build a comprehensive program to teach kids how to play “real” baseball so that Santa Ynez Valley teams could be competitive with teams outside the area.
Last updated June 22, 2026.
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