MLB-affiliated ‘Pitch, Hit & Run’ will be in Clinton July 28
Platinum Fitness has partnered with On Deck Athletics Clinton to co-host an MLB-affiliated Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on July 28.
Athletes who are 7-14 years of age will compete in three events measuring throwing accuracy, hitting distance, and running speed.
This event is free to participate in and is open to baseball and softball players within the 7-14 year age range.
Parents can register their athletes by completing the registration form at: pitchhitrun2023.leagueapps.com/events/3979031-platinum-fitness-travel-ball.
The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Clinton High School baseball field at Jaycee Park on East Field Drive, Clinton.
Divisions are separated into age groups among the baseball and softball competitors.
Age divisions are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
There will be one winner in each age group per sport, resulting in a total of eight champions who will advance to the next stage of the competition. Age-group champions will have the opportunity to advance to the Pitch, Hit, and Run finals held at the 2023 World Series.
Athletes who are invited to the Pitch, Hit, and Run finals will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2023 World Series for the participant and one parent or guardian.
This event is the first of its kind in and around the local area. With the number of highly skilled youth baseball and softball players in the area, organizers expect a strong showing in each age group. They ask that people reach out if they are interested in sponsoring or volunteering with the program.
Platinum Fitness is at 728 Main St. Wartburg, and is a full-service gym offering fitness classes, nutrition coaching, meal-prep services and around-the-clock member-only gym access. For more information about Platinum Fitness, call 423-346-3800.
On Deck Athletics is at 207 J.D. Yarnell Industrial Parkway, Clinton.
It is a new indoor baseball and softball facility offering lane rentals, private coaching, and team rentals.
For more information about On Deck Athletics, call 865-264-4615.
