Evansville Pitch Hit Run Event Offers MLB Chance

If you grew up as a baseball player, your goal was probably to make it to the Major Leagues someday, and maybe even to the World Series. Very few players (understatement of the year) ever actually get to live that dream - but it could become a reality for some youngsters here in Southern Indiana. Let me explain.

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Are You Ready to Pitch, Hit & Run?

The annual Pitch, Hit & Run competition, presented by Major League Baseball and hosted locally by the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, is coming up this Saturday, and it could send some lucky ballplayers to the big leagues - kinda.

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Event Details For Evansville Participants

The 2026 Pitch, Hit & Run event is this Saturday, April 18, starting at 10:30 am at the Evansville East Youth Baseball fields on Vann Ave. The event is FREE and open to anyone who meets the age requirements.

What Is The Pitch Hit And Run Competition

The name of the program pretty much sums up what it’s all about, but here's the official word from MLB...

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 the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age divisions, with the Age Cut-off set on November 15, 2026. 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.

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Players who continue to advance in the competition will get closer and closer to earning a chance to attend and compete for a Championship during the 2026 MLB World Series!

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Contact Courtney Turner at the Boys & Girls Club for more information, or go ahead and REGISTER NOW.

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Source: Boys & Girls Club to Host MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run Competition in Evansville

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