Baseball Journalism With Purpose.
Empowering Baseball in Philadelphia
At the Philadelphia Baseball Review, we’re igniting a relentless passion for baseball in Philadelphia. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve committed to delivering impactful journalism that champions, educates, and highlights amateur baseball across the region. Our mission? To empower the amateur baseball community through exceptional storytelling, creating deep emotional connections and a commitment to excellence that transcends the sport. Through compelling storytelling and dedicated coverage, we aim to grow the sport at its roots by inspiring and empowering the next generation of players.
Our Mission
Igniting Philly’s passion for baseball through bold storytelling and transformative programs that empower youth, cultivate leadership, and create a supportive community, ensuring every child thrives on and off the field.
Our Story
I remember the exhilaration of riding in the bed of a pickup truck through Juniata Park after winning the Devlin League travel championship in 1995. That victory, celebrated with music and my teammates, felt like the pinnacle of my playing career at just 12 years old. Yet, it sparked a deeper passion that would shape my future. As I studied at Northeast Catholic High and Temple University, I discovered storytelling’s power. My journey wasn’t ending; it was evolving.
With a Dell laptop in hand, I realized that though my days on the field were winding down, my connection to baseball could thrive through writing.
In 2007, this passion led to the founding of the Philadelphia Baseball Review, with a mission to cover baseball in our city while aiming to grow the game. Over the years, we’ve used journalism to elevate youth baseball and shine a light on programs and players who may otherwise go unnoticed. For nearly two decades, I’ve devoted myself to covering baseball in Philadelphia, contributing to MLB.com, Baseball America, and the Philadelphia Daily News. My commitment to impactful journalism has always been about promoting, educating, and highlighting amateur baseball, while driving real change for youth programs across the city.
The Philadelphia Baseball Review, established in 2007 and credentialed by Major League Baseball, embodies this dedication. Our coverage spans over two dozen college programs, nearly a hundred high schools, and multiple amateur leagues. We are more than just a media outlet; we are a movement dedicated to empowering the next generation of baseball players, coaches, and fans through impactful storytelling and community engagement.
Our Vision
Philadelphia stands as the beacon of youth baseball, where every child, regardless of skill, finds inspiration and opportunity to achieve greatness, supported by a vibrant community dedicated to growth, connection, and lasting impact.
Our Community
The Philadelphia Baseball Review is undertaking numerous initiatives to grow the game in Philadelphia in 2025, including the inaugural Amateur Baseball Awards Dinner, multiple coaching workshops and youth training sessions, plus a tournament involving multiple suburban organizations and teams affiliated with the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
Our Leadership
Patrick Gordon (Founder & Executive Editor) is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for nearly 20 years. He has a Masters in journalism and has worked with various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com, Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News and the Las Vegas Sun.
Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and serves on the executive board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).
Gordon is a Temple University graduate and lives in Warrington. He currently teaches courses on career development and sports journalism at Temple. He also is a PIAA certified umpire and a member of the Board of Directors for Horsham Little League where he coaches his ten-year-old son.
Join Us in Building the Future of Baseball in Philly
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