Aquafina Major League Baseball PITCH, HIT & RUN provides youngsters across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball skills competition. PITCH, HIT & RUN is a free national program that gives boys and girls ages 14 & under the chance to showcase their baseball abilities. PITCH, HIT & RUN is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the fun element of baseball. This program gives all youngsters the opportunity to pick up a bat and ball and try our national pastime because there is no cost for competing. The cost for a volunteer or organization to host a Local Competition in your community is the same as it is for each youngster to participate – FREE! Boys and girls compete together in four different age groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14.   For more information and to register to host, please visit www.mlb.com/phr. Download Your Own PITCH, HIT & RUN Handbook Today
BIRTH DATE/AGE VERIFICATION CHART FOR 2008 COMPETITIONS (Age as of July 17, 2008)
Age 7/8		Born Between July 18, 1999 and July 17, 2001
Age 9/10		Born Between July 18, 1997 and July 17, 1999
Age 11/12		Born Between July 18, 1995 and July 17, 1997
Age 13/14		Born Between July 18, 1993 and July 17, 1995
PITCH, HIT & RUN is designed to test three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running.
		PITCH The participant is tested throwing strikes to a designated "Strike Zone" target.
		HIT Allows the youngster to hit a ball off a stationary tee for distance and accuracy.
		RUN The youngster is timed, starting from second base, touching third and then home.
Skill events are individually scored and converted to a total point score through the use of conversion tables. Each participant will compete in each of the three components of PITCH, HIT & RUN and accumulate a total score based on his or her performance. There are four levels of competition that exist for PITCH, HIT & RUN: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and the National Finals. Local Competitions (March – mid May) All participants must first compete at this level of competition. Over 3,000 competitions will be held nationwide with the pitching, hitting & running and all-around champions in each age group advancing to the Sectional Competitions. Sectional Competitions (mid May – late May) Approximately 250 Sectional Competitions will be conducted with the youngsters competing in the same individual skill events. Only the Sectional all-around champions in each age group will have the opportunity to advance to the PITCH, HIT & RUN Team Championships. Team Championships (June) Each Major League Baseball team hosts a Team Championship for the top scorers within their geographic market. The all-around champions in each age group will have their scores nationally ranked to determine the top performers advancing to the National Finals. National Finals (July) Hosted during the All-Star Week, these youngsters participate in the All-Star festivities and are exclusive guests of Major League Baseball. A National Champion is declared after the National Finals Competition on Workout Day.  If you are between the ages of 7 to 14 and there is not a competition currently scheduled in your town, print this flyer and take it to your coach, league administrator, civic group leader, sports director, gym teacher, recreation supervisor or any volunteer in your community.

 

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