By: Lisa Hansford
Miracle League of Albertville, Sand Mountain Park
Every Miracle League game night in Albertville carries a unique energy–joyful, inclusive, and full of heart. But for one family, it’s also deeply personal. As cheers echo across the field and laughter fills the air, Kyle Alexander’s spirit lives on in every high-five, every cheer, and every smile.
Kyle Alexander was born on August 11, 2014, and though his life was filled with medical challenges, he radiated happiness and resilience. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just one year old, and later a rare progressive form of epilepsy known as Unverricht-Lundborg disease, Kyle faced more than his share of trials. He required a feeding tube, a trach, and constant medical care. Yet what those who knew Kyle remember most is not his diagnosis—but his smile.
That smile first lit up the Miracle League of Albertville in the spring of 2022. Over six seasons, Kyle played on multiple teams—the Mariners, Cubs, Marlins, Braves, RiverDogs, and Hooks—becoming a beloved figure to players, volunteers, and fans alike. He couldn’t speak, but his joy was unmistakable. “Kyle couldn’t communicate, but as parents, we just knew he loved being on that field,” his family shared. “He was always smiling and just loved being with his friends.”
For Kyle, Miracle League was more than a game, it was a sanctuary. And for his family, it became home.
They first discovered Miracle League through an event at Children’s Rehab Services in Huntsville. There, Kyle’s mother met another mom, April, whose son Jordan also played baseball. That connection led them to Albertville’s brand-new Miracle League, which launched in Fall 2021 with 51 athletes. It was a place where Kyle didn’t just play baseball–he belonged.
One of the most meaningful parts of Kyle’s Miracle League journey was sharing the field with his father, PJ. “I loved watching Kyle and PJ on the field together,” Kyle’s mom recalled. “It meant so much that PJ was his buddy. It was something they could do together.”
The Miracle League community wrapped the Alexander family in love and support. On the field, there was no judgment, no bullying, just acceptance, cheers, and pure joy. “Every child is different, yet everyone understands how hard it is on each family,” they said. “It’s a place with nothing but smiles.”
Tragically, Kyle passed away on November 25, 2024, at just 10 years old. But his legacy didn’t end that day.
Today, the Alexander family is still a vibrant part of the Miracle League of Albertville. On game nights, they volunteer, cheer, and help create the same inclusive environment that Kyle loved so much. “Miracle League is a family, and we feel so close to Kyle on that field,” they said. “There’s no other place we’d want to be on a game night.”
Their continued involvement is a powerful testament to the strength of the community Miracle League fosters. From 51 athletes in 2021 to over 205 in Spring 2025, the league has grown—fueled by stories like Kyle’s. Stories of joy, resilience, and belonging.
“Kyle taught us we can always find a reason to smile, even on the rainiest of days,” his family said. It’s a message that continues to echo across the field every season. His presence, though physically gone, is felt in every game played, every child welcomed, and every volunteer who gives their time with love.
As the sun sets over the field and the lights come on, there’s a special glow that feels like Kyle’s joy shining down. The Miracle League of Albertville is more than just a baseball league. It’s a place where every child belongs. Where families find connection and healing. And where legacies—like Kyle’s—live on in every cheer, every laugh, and every heart.
