Play Ball Weekend
Pitch, Hit, Run – Auburn, AL – June 8
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) events provide boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a Championship during the 2023 MLB World Series!
The Pitch, Hit & Run program is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age division, with the Age Cut-off set on November 15, 2023. They will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from a local event to a Team Championship and then to the National Finals hosted at the World Series.
Jr. Home Run Derby – Auburn, AL – June 8
Major League Baseball's Jr. Home Run Derby (Jr. HRD) is a free event series for softball and baseball players, to showcase their hitting skills, and potentially earn a spot at the National Finals, which take place during the 2023 MLB All-Star Week. Participants will compete in either age division, 12U or 14U, with age cut-off set on July 20, 2023.
Inclusion and access are always a top priority for us, and we're excited to announce that the program has expanded to include a softball-specific competition in the 14U and 16U age divisions. This includes specific rules and guidelines dedicated to softball and participants in those divisions.