Established in 2002, the Southern Ohio Copperheads are a nonprofit summer collegiate wooden-bat baseball team based in Athens, Ohio. The Copperheads compete in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (GLSCL). The team is a community-owned and student-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to advancing talented players, cultivating the careers of a 100% student staff, and serving the local community.
Homer is an Australian snake wrangler that serves as the official mascot of the Southern Ohio Copperheads. As the team's beloved mascot and friend, the orange bear is the heart of the Copperheads' fan experience! You can find Homer at games and various community events.
The Copperheads are named after the eastern copperhead snake, which is one of the only poisonous snakes found in Ohio, and prevalent in the southeastern portion of the state.
Holding true to the team's philosophies in support of education, the name was determined by a contest amongst Southeast Ohio elementary school students. “Copperheads” beat out other submissions, like “Flying Squirrels.”
The Copperheads call Ohio University’s Bob Wren Stadium home. The stadium is located at 140 S. Shafer St., Athens, OH 45701. The stadium seats 2,000 fans, with additional space on grassy knolls and in VIP sections. Seating is general admission. Concession stands and restrooms are available.
The stadium is marked as #129 on the Ohio University Athens campus map. Parking is available in Ohio University lot 128, at the Convocation Center. The main entrance gate faces South Shafer Street.
Bob Wren stadium was constructed in 1998 and is named after a historic Ohio University baseball coach.
The Copperheads have the best fans! The team takes pride in giving fans the best experience possible at games. They make sure to keep a fun, family-friendly environment and culture in everything the team does.
“Copperheads” is sometimes abbreviated as “Cheads” and players and staff are sometimes referred to as “Cheaders,” pronounced like “cheddars.”
The snake hand sign is a fun and iconic way for Copperheads players and fans to show their team spirit! By simply placing your right elbow in your left hand, pointing your arm vertically up to the sky, and then rotating your wrist down, you can mimic a Copperhead’s signature strike. Fans use this hand sign at games, during cheers, and in photos, while players use it to celebrate big plays and show pride in their team.
