WOW FACTOR Athletics Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WOW FACTOR Athletics ADDS FILTHY BASEBALL AS NEW AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Valparaiso-based program led by Brian Ellis brings 10 teams and a player-first culture to Wow Factor's national network
ATLANTA, Ga. and VALPARAISO, Ind. - September 4, 2026 - Wow Factor Baseball announced today that Filthy Baseball, founded and led by Brian Ellis, has joined the organization as its newest affiliate program. The partnership connects a fast-growing Northwest Indiana program with Wow Factor's national network while keeping Filthy Baseball's local leadership and culture at the center.
Founded in 2024, Filthy Baseball grew from one team to 10 baseball teams in only two years. Ellis built the program around a clear philosophy: develop players, build character, compete at a high level and create a true baseball family.
"Brian has built the kind of program we want representing Wow Factor. Filthy Baseball is committed to development, accountability and relationships. This affiliation gives their athletes a larger platform while allowing Brian and his staff to keep leading the culture that created their success." - Evin Einhardt, CEO and President of Wow Factor Athletics
Ellis' coaching background spans middle school, high school and travel baseball, along with private hitting instruction and his current role with Current role Head Coach Filthy 15u and Hitting Coach for Prime Select Shragal . He and Filthy Baseball also operate Filthy Factory, a year-round Valparaiso training facility focused on hitting, position-specific work, team training and athletic development.
"Joining Wow Factor is an important next step for our players, coaches and families. This program has always been about more than tournaments. It is about developing better players, teammates and people. Wow Factor shares that vision and can help us create more opportunities without changing who we are as the Filthy Family." - Brian Ellis, Founder of Filthy Baseball
The affiliation expands competition and player-development opportunities for Filthy Baseball athletes in Indiana and beyond.
About Filthy Baseball
Founded in 2024 by Brian Ellis, Filthy Baseball is a Valparaiso, Indiana travel program built on development, competition, accountability and family. It has grown from one to 10 baseball teams in two years, and its broader family now includes four softball teams. One Team. One Goal.
About Wow Factor Athletics
Founded in 2020, Wow Factor Athletics is a national travel organization dedicated to player development, exposure and competition. Wow Factor Athletics serves 7,000+ athletes on 560 teams across 28 states and Canada. Its athletes have earned 1,865 college commitments, 40 MLB Draft selections in the last two drafts and 265 Perfect Game championships.
