'Homers That Help' generates $20,700 for charity

NEW YORK -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Homers That Help campaign during the Triple-A Final Stretch raised $20,700 for 501(c)3 charities across the 30 Triple-A communities.

Each home run hit by Triple-A teams over the final 10 games of the season generated a $50 donation to a local charity selected by each team. By leading the Final Stretch with 24 home runs, the Omaha Storm Chasers also claimed the overall Homers That Help prize, a $5,000 donation for their charity, the B&B Sports Academy in Omaha.

“We are very pleased that the stretch drive of the Triple-A season not only generated excitement for fans but also donations to deserving organizations in our communities across the country,” said Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. “We thank our players and clubs for their efforts throughout our return to the field this year and look forward to an even more exciting 2022.”

“We are thrilled to be the recipient of the Homers that Help championship donation and we want to thank the Storm Chasers organization and Minor League Baseball for their support and generosity,” said B&B Sports Academy Co-founder Terence “Bud” Crawford. “This money will help us further our programming at the gym, helping more at-risk kids in our community.”