Oklahoma youth baseball coach, son banned for wild tournament scene: ‘Are you kidding me?’
An Oklahoma youth baseball coach has been banned for life after instructing his son to throw a ball into the opposing team's dugout during a game. The incident occurred during a tournament in Kansas City, leading to a five-year suspension for the son as well. The United States Specialty Sports Association has not provided further comments due to the involvement of minors.
- ▪Michael Ryals, the coach, received a lifetime suspension from the USSSA.
- ▪His son was given a five-year ban for throwing the ball into the opposing team's dugout.
- ▪The incident occurred during a game between Oklahoma Eleven 11U and Nebraska Prime Nationals 11U.
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Sports Oklahoma youth baseball coach, son banned for wild tournament scene: ‘Are you kidding me?’ By Matt Ehalt Published May 29, 2026, 10:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An Oklahoma youth baseball coach has received a lifetime suspension for allegedly telling his son to throw a ball into the opposing team’s dugout during a game, according to USA Today. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) also sanctioned his son with a five-year ban. “Due to the sensitive nature of the sensitive manner of the issue, and involvement of minors, no further comments will be provide,’’ John Latella, CEO of USSSA, told USA Today.
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