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Pitch, Hit and Run Contest

2009 Pitch, Hit & Run

 

SAYB’s 2nd Annual PHR Competition Rocks!!
 
 
 
On Saturday, May 2, 2009, Shoreview Area Youth Baseball continued it’s partnership with Major League Baseball while serving as a local host for the Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) competition. 
 
“BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME”
 
Well, SAYB built it and they came! Eighty baseball players ranging from seven to fourteen years of age came out to showcase their skills at the 2nd Annual SAYB PHR competition. Shoreview area once again demonstrated their love for the game as, for the second consecutive year, SAYB can boast as having hosted the largest local competition in the state to date.
 
It was evident that the kids were not just out for ribbons, but to compete, and more importantly, PLAY BALL!! It was a day of contests, but also a great time for socializing between players, coaches and parents.  Pictures from the event can be viewed at http://sayb.hardballsystems.com/page/show/83903-pictures-and-video
 
Our 2nd Annual event was a success due to the collective effort of our association.  I appreciate the SAYB Board for supporting this event for our children.  I would also like to thank Jeff Rholl,  SAYB’s Webmaster, all those unnamed individuals who helped out on Saturday on a spur of the moment where needed, the coaches who chaperoned their teams through the event, and the parents, who took the time to give their child an opportunity to compete. Heartfelt appreciation to Mark Tollander, Scott Langer, Harley Hayden, Mark Simser, and Jon Jepko for their assistance with registration, field set-up, measuring, and scoring the events over a five hour time span. 
 
Finally, there would be no event without the SAYB players. Seeing the love and excitement that these kids have for baseball made the day worthwhile for all of us.
 
The following players will be advancing to the Sectional Championship scheduled to be held on May 31, 2009 in South Saint Paul, MN:
 
7-8 Year Old Division
 
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION: Danny Callahan
 
PITCHING CHAMPION:        Danny Callahan
 
HITTING CHAMPION:          Jonah Roesler
 
RUNNING CHAMPION         Tommy Neufus
  
9-10 Year Old Division
 
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION: Erik Holloman
 
PITCHING CHAMPION:      Justin Langer
                                        Jacob Mikre
                                         Avery Eiswald
 
HITTING CHAMPION:          Eli Grayson
 
RUNNING CHAMPION         Riley Flanagan
 
11-12 Year Old Division
 
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION: Charlie Callahan
 
PITCHING CHAMPION:        Jared Klein
 
HITTING CHAMPION:          Charlie Callahan
 
RUNNING CHAMPION         Charlie Callahan
 
13-14  Year Old Division
 
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION: Max Knutson
 
PITCHING CHAMPION:        Max Knutson
 
HITTING CHAMPION:          Dan LeMay
 
RUNNING CHAMPION         Max Knutson
 
 
Once again, thank you all for your part in helping to make this event a great experience for the kids.
 
 
Kenneth Holloman
SAYB – Pitch, Hit & Run Local Coordinator
 

Pictures from the PHR Event

Click on this link to view pictures from the Pitch, Hit and Run Event - or click on the Pictures/Video button on the left-side tool bar.

 

Hosted by: Shoreview Area Youth Baseball
 
Saturday May 2, 2009
 
Registration 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Competition 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location- McCullough Park, 955 County Rd I West, Shoreview MN
 
Questions- Contact Kenneth Holloman, 612.751.6539 or phr@sayb.org

 THIS IS YOUR CHANCE……..

……to compete in a Major League Ballpark or the 2009 Major League All-Star Game!!
 
Purpose
PITCH, HIT & RUN is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the "FUN" element of baseball competition. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running.
 
Participants
The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together (age is determined as of July 17, 2009).
 
Structure
PITCH, HIT & RUN Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition – Local, Sectional, Team Championship (Major League Ballpark) and National Finals (2009 MLB All-Star Game).
 
Eligibility
·         The competition is free for all participants.
·         All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate.
·         All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification when asked. Failure to provide proof of age may result in disqualification.
·         All participants must sign a registration/waiver form.
 
Objectives
Pitch - The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes from 45 feet to a designated "Strike Zone" target.
Hit - The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor's ability to hit a baseball from a stationary tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.
Run - The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor's speed in a sprint from second base, around third, and across home plate.
 
See you at the Competition May 2, 2009!!

Pitch, Hit and Run Announcement

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Pitch, Hit & Run Registration Form

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Events Description

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2008 Pitch, Hit & Run Local Results

To view the 2008 results of the Pitch, Hit & Run local competition, please click on this link or go directly to the "Past Results" page using the left-hand tool bar.

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