Little League in Seymour to host baseball skills event

Pitch, Hit, and Run competition

SEYMOUR - The George J. Hummel Little League will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run competition for area boys and girls.

The event will start at 4 p.m. April 27 at Casagrande Field, 12 Chestnut St. The schedule is:

4-4:40  p.m., 7 and 8 year olds;

4:40-5:20 p.m., 9 and 10 year olds;

5:20-6 p.m., 11 and 12 year olds;

6-6:40  p.m., 13 and 14 year olds.

Please note the age verification date is July 17, 2014 which differs from Little League age date.

Pitch, Hit, and Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. 

This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball and softball skills.

Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions; 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National finals at the 2014 MLB All Star Game.

The individual pitching, hitting, and running champion, along with the all-around champion in each age and gender group at the local competition will be awarded and advance to the sectional level of competition.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. 

For information contact local coordinator Bob Lang, 203-888-6268 or rclang27@sbcglobal.net.

This is a press release from Bob Lang, local coordinator.