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Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run (PHR)™
March 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FreeCheck-in Times: 1:15 pm
Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run (PHR) is a FREE, 1-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14. Competitors compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2018. You must show a birth certificate as proof of age.
The Pitch
Objective: The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated “Strike Zone” target from a designated distance (35 feet for the softball division and 45 feet for the baseball division). Any method of underhand/overhand pitching or throwing is accepted. An attempt hitting ANY portion of the target will be deemed a strike.
The Hit
Objective: The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor’s ability to hit from a stationary batting tee at home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.
The Run
Objective: The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor’s speed in a sprint from the start line, touching third base, and touching home plate. All participants will run a total of 120 feet.
All-Around, Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions advance from EACH division age group.
Sectional Competition – Mid May-Early June**
Each Sectional is part of an MLB teams geographic market.
All-Around Champions in each division age group are ELIGIBLE to advance.