May 1st at Willow Park. Registration begins at 4:40 pm with competition starting at 5:00 pm.
The SCIAA has partnered with The City of Memphis Parks & Neighborhoods-Athletics to offer a Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, & Run Competition. This is a free event offered in four age groups 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 and is open to both boys and girls.
Entry forms are attached below.
Major League Baseball® PITCH, HIT & RUN provides™ youngsters across the country an opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball/softball skills competition. This national initiative gives boys and girls, ages 7 – 14, the chance to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. Boys and girls compete separately. Major League Baseball® PITCH, HIT & RUN™ is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the “FUN” element of baseball/softball. Since there is NO registration fee, everyone has the opportunity to participate. Major League Baseball® PITCH, HIT & RUN™ tests three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball/softball – pitching, hitting and running. PITCH: Participant is tested throwing strikes to a designated “Strike Zone” target. HIT: Participant hits a ball off a stationary tee for distance and accuracy. RUN: Participant is timed, starting from second base, touching third then touching home plate. All of the events are individually scored and converted to a total point score through the use of conversion tables.