Youth can “Pitch Hit & Run” their way to MLB All Star game trip, starting with Highland competition

Highland Bulldogs 8U and 11U baseball teams will host a free Pitch Hit & Run competition, sponsored by Scotts and Major League Baseball, for area youth.

The competition will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Highland Knights of Columbus Hall, 12454 State Route 143.

Pitch Hit & 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/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 2016 MLB All-Star Game.

The individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with the all-around champion in each division age 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 questions concerning the Highland competition, contact local coordinator, Donny Gunter at dl3gunter@gmail.com.

This story was originally published April 15, 2016 at 9:37 AM with the headline "Youth can “Pitch Hit & Run” their way to MLB All Star game trip, starting with Highland competition."