Miami Marlins and UHealth team up to provide access to the game through spring tee ball initiative

MIAMI - The Miami Marlins today announced UHealth - University of Miami Health System as the presenting sponsor of the Marlins Spring Tee Ball Initiative. The Miami Marlins are committed to growing the game of baseball and softball in South Florida. Through the Marlins Spring Tee Ball Initiative presented by UHealth, more than 3,200 kids across 230 teams and 24 leagues in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties will suit up in Marlins gear and play this spring.

"We are thrilled to begin another season of our annual Spring Tee Ball Initiative, and we cannot wait to see the smiles on these future All-Stars' faces as they continue to fall in love with our game. This initiative represents our unwavering commitment as an organization to growing and providing access to baseball at the local level," said Caroline O'Connor, Miami Marlins President of Business. "With UHealth now as our new partner for this program, we are confident in our ability to leave a lasting impact on our local youth."

"We are proud to partner with the Miami Marlins Foundation in our shared commitment to providing children in our community with the opportunity to play, grow and learn," said Carlos Correcha-Price, UHealth Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. "Together with the Marlins Foundation, UHealth is fostering wellness and social and emotional development as children learn to love the game. The Tee Ball Initiative allows children to develop teamwork, leadership skills, build their self-esteem and belong to a group. We are not only promoting health and physical activity but also instilling important values and showing them that our community cares about their future."

Launched in 2019, the Tee Ball Initiative has seen more than 18,500 little leaguers take the field. The program aims to grow the game locally and reduce league costs to increase registration, interest, and participation. It provides jerseys, hats, and equipment to recreational tee ball programs across South Florida. Additionally, each registered player receives two complimentary ticket vouchers for a future Marlins home game, so they can experience an MLB game in person.

Learn more about the Marlins Spring Tee Ball Initiative by visiting marlins.com/teeball.