LAS VEGAS -- A signed baseball and book from Giants legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays are among the dozens of items available for bidding at the seventh annual Winter Meetings charity auction.
This year's auction will support the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the Negro Leagues Museum, two important institutions that educate future generations of young people through honoring significant moments and individuals of baseball's past.
The auction is live on MLB.com/wintermeetingsauction through Thursday, when it will conclude at 7 p.m. PT. Items include special baseball experiences, including meetings with some of the game's biggest stars, along with unique items donated by MLB and the 30 clubs.
The Giants are offering three different items and experiences for fans interested in supporting the charity initiative: an autographed baseball from Mays, along with a signed copy of his book, "The Life, The Legend"; an opportunity to enjoy dinner with the Giants' broadcasters in the AT&T Park press dining room and watch the game from the broadcast booth at a 2019 home game; and an opportunity to watch batting practice from the field prior to a '19 home game at AT&T Park.
Since its inception in 2012, the Winter Meetings auction has raised approximately $1.15 million to assist a variety of causes, including cancer research, a youth baseball and softball field in memory of Shannon Forde and a scholarship fund in memory of Katy Feeney.