The Mission of the Manhattan Baseball Association is "To foster and encourage education and learning by the youth of Manhattan, Kansas area through the participation in competitive athletics."

The Manhattan Baseball Association, Inc.(MBA) is a Kansas 201(c)3, non-profit association. The MBA was established in 2000, with it's roots going back to the late 1980's, as an organization to promote and develop competitive baseball players in the Manhattan area. The MBA is governed by a five member board of directors, who are all volunteer.