Washington Nationals announce celebrity participants for third annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic
The Washington Nationals today announced the celebrities who will participate in the third annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic (WWCSC) following the 1:35 p.m. Nationals-Phillies game on Sunday, September 15.
The celebrity participants will play alongside the extraordinary athletes of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST), who travel the country competing against able-bodied opponents. The team proves that life without a limb is limitless, and that the road to recovery - no matter how long - can lead to a full and satisfying life for veterans and their families.
This year's WWCSC will include the following participants from across television, film, sports and the military*:
Brian Dietzan | NCIS |
Sakina Jaffrey | House of Cards |
Katie Ledecky | Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder, USA Swimming |
Omar Benson Miller | CSI: Miami |
Luke Russert | Correspondent, NBC News |
Admiral Sandy Winnefeld | Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
They will join representatives from the Nationals and team broadcast affiliates, including*:
Chelsey Desmond | Wife of Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond |
Jill Hairston | Wife of Nationals outfielder Scott Hairston |
Dave Jageler | Nationals Radio Announcer |
Randy Knorr | Nationals Bench Coach |
Jennifer LaRoche | Wife of Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche |
F.P. Santangelo | Color Analyst, MASN |
Charlie Slowes | Nationals Radio Announcer |
Tony Tarasco | Nationals First Base Coach |
Fans who wish to attend the free postgame event must have a valid ticket for the September 15 Nationals-Phillies game, which are on sale through a special ticket link at nationals.com/celebritysoftball. For each ticket purchased through the link, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WWAST. Tickets will also be available at the box office.
* Celebrity players are subject to change at any time