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Play Ball Weekend

Play Ball Weekend is a community initiative by MLB to bring boys and girls across the country into ballparks to participate in baseball activities.

All 30 MLB and 120 MiLB teams will be participating and will hold events from June 5-7 to teach kids more about the game we love!

Event Info

Friday, June 5 - TD Bank Ballpark

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Major League Baseball’s Pitch Hit & Run is a free event that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14 and of any skill level, an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while earning a chance to attend and perform during the MLB World Series, based on how they do in local and regional competitions.

Athletes skills are tested by throwing a baseball at a target, hitting off a T, and timed running. Their measurements are recorded, and based on their scores, they may have the opportunity to advance from a local event to a Team Championship held in MLB stadiums. Top scores can then qualify for an all-expenses-paid trip for two to compete at Finals, which is hosted at the World Series.

  • Ages 7-8 Year Olds - Competition Time: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm (Check in starts at 3:30 pm)
  • Ages 9-10 Year Olds – Competition Time: 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm (Check in starts at 4:20 pm)
  • Ages 11-12 Year Olds – Competition Time: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm (Check in starts at 5:10 pm)
  • Ages 13-14 Year Olds – Competition Time: 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm (Check in starts at 5:45 pm. No Check ins will be accepted after 6:30 pm)

To Register, click the appropriate age group below:

Event FAQ

  1. As per the rules of MLB and The PHR Contest, we do have to check proof of age, so if you have a birth certificate or digital photo of the certificate for your child, please bring that along. If you don’t have it handy, they will still be able to do the contest, however, if they do advance, it WILL be required to be shown at the next site.

  2. EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

    1. Participants can bring a glove
    2. Participants must bring their own bats and helmets.
    3. ALL Participants MUST wear SNEAKERS only,
      1. NO cleats are allowed on the field.

  3. PARKING: Parking is in the RED Lot, which is the lot to the right of TD Bank Ballpark if you are facing the front entrance by the TD Bank Ballpark Sign and the flagpole.

    1. Please DO NOT park in the White Lot (which is to the left of the ballpark where the train station is. Also, please DO NOT park in the small parking that is on the left side of ballpark, that is for RWJB Rehab Patients only.

  4. ENTRANCE: You will come up the stairs from the Red Lot and Enter the main Entrance that is between the team store and the ticket office.

  5. Check IN: We kindly ask that you try to check in at your designated age group time.

    1. Please Note: We can be flexible with your schedules though, so if something does happen and you need to check in at a different time, we can work with you to accommodate that.
    2. If you have multiple children in different age groups, we can allow them to check in and participate at the same times as needed, please just let us know via email and also just explain to the check in person at the time that the participant is in a different age group when checking in during a different age group time.
    3. The last possible check in time is 6:45 pm on the day of the event, if you are not present and ready to check in by then, you will not be able to participate.
    4. Once your child has completed their 3 stations, and has turned their scorecard in to one of our staff members, you may leave. If they don't turn in their score card after the last station, we won't have their records.

  6. We will not be selling concessions on the day of the event, so please feel free to bring in any snacks or water with you.

  7. ADVANCING: The top Scorer in each age group and sport (baseball or softball) will be submitted to MLB to move onto the next round of competition. The Winners of each group will be posted on our website within a week of the event, and the winners of our site will also be emailed.

  8. IMPORTANT: The next communications to winners will come from MLB and the organizers of PHR, and NOT The Somerset Patriots. Once winners are announced further questions can be directed to [email protected].

    1. If your child advances through the next rounds, please keep us posted on their progress, as we would love to hear how they are doing as they advance!

    If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know at [email protected] and we will be happy to answer them.