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Trailblazer Series

ABOUT THE TRAILBLAZER SERIES

In 2017, USA Baseball and Major League Baseball launched a new baseball tournament for girls, held in the greater Los Angeles area, and built around Jackie Robinson Day Weekend. In 2018, approximately 100 girls will, once again, have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in the Trailblazer Series.

For more information on the Trailblazer Series, follow @MLBDevelops.

For more information on girls baseball development, email girlsbaseball@mlb.com.

2018 Trailblazer Series info:

  • When: April 13-16, 2018
  • Where: Major League Baseball's Compton Youth Academy (Compton, Calif.)
  • Will feature competitive play, world class instruction and unique educational opportunities for 96 girls baseball players from around the country, ages 13 and under
  • Trailblazer Series participants' expenses to be covered.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to learn from current and former Women's National Team players and coaching staff, baseball industry executives and other dignitaries from in and around the sport.

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    After a full day of games on the fields of the MLB Youth Academy in Compton on Saturday, the Trailblazer Series moved to a fitting venue -- Dodger Stadium, home of the team that produced baseball's original and most revered trailblazer -- Jackie Robinson.
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    Even if they're still a little too young to fully understand it, the girls participating in this weekend's Trailblazer Series in Los Angeles have already carved out their unique, special place in sports history.
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    As a kid growing up playing baseball, Stacy Piagno wanted nothing more than to just blend in with the boys as the only girl on the team.
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    The growing trend of girls who play baseball will be celebrated and supported this weekend in Compton, Calif., where approximately 100 girls will participate in the Trailblazer Series, hosted by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball.
  • All-girl Trailblazer Series returns for 2nd year
    Major League Baseball's commitment to growing youth interest in the game, and its dedication to ensuring all kids are given the same opportunities to play baseball, will take a giant step forward in the coming weeks, beginning with the second annual Trailblazer Series, to be held in Compton, Calif., April 13-15.

NOTE: Completion of the registration link is an application and does not guarantee participation in the event. Selected players will be contacted confirming their participation in the event and to facilitate next steps. Although the 2017 event included players 14-16 years of age, the 2018 event will not. There will be additional opportunities announced for the older players later this spring.

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