Why Pitch, Hit & Run?

FUN, FREE, MLB

We¡¯re so excited to bring MLB¡¯s Pitch Hit & Run to your community! It¡¯s a free event for softball and baseball players ages 7 to 14. Your child can showcase their skills and compete against their peers. The best part? The top scorers at the Team Championship earn an all-expense paid trip for them and one guardian to the World Series (Game TBD), with the Pitch, Hit & Run Finals taking place on the same field the day after!

This is a perfect opportunity to let your child feel like a pro as they test out their Major League skills.

How Pitch, Hit & Run works:

• Athletes compete in the following divisions:

  • Baseball Division:
    • 7-8 Age Division
    • 9-10 Age Division
    • 11-12 Age Division
    • 13-14 Age Division
  • Softball Division:
    • 7-8 Age Division
    • 9-10 Age Division
    • 11-12 Age Division
    • 13-14 Age Division
  • Pitch: Athletes are tested on the accuracy of their throw. They get five attempts to hit the strike zone from a designated pitching line. If any portion of the target is hit, it counts toward the athlete¡¯s total points. Each time they hit the target they receive 50 points, 100 points for a bullseye.
  • Hit: Athletes hit the ball off a tee as far as possible. They can adjust the tee to their desired height, and they receive 5 tries. Each ball receives points depending on what zone it lands in -- the score is based off where it lands, not where it rolls.
  • Run: Athletes are measured to see how quickly they can run from home to first base. Each participant gets two attempts to run, and their fastest score is recorded.
  • Athletes receive an overall score, which determines if they can advance to the Team Championship.
  • Winners who go to the Team Championships are put in a pool with other Team Championship winners, and the highest scores receive an all-expense paid trip for them and one guardian to the Finals, which takes place during the MLB World Series.