Ray Franks embodied everything that makes the MVABL special. As the longtime manager of the New Carlisle Diamondbacks, he was more than just a leader on the field, he was a cornerstone of both the baseball and business communities in New Carlisle for decades. Ray represented the very best of adult men’s baseball through his passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the game and the people around it.

Whether you played alongside him or competed against him, you knew you were in the presence of someone who genuinely cared about the league, his team, and the spirit of competition. His impact reaches far beyond wins and losses, leaving a lasting imprint on teammates, opponents, and the entire MVABL community.

Though he is no longer with us, his legacy will continue to live on through the game he loved and the countless lives he touched.