Caddo Parks And Recreation To Host Free MLB And Jr. Home Run Derby Competitions

Shreveport LA

16 May, 2022

3:42 PM

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Press release from the Caddo Parish: May 13, 2022 Caddo Parish to Host MLB Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby Competitions Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Captain Shreve High School, will host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby local competitions at Captain Shreve High School on June 8th at 6:00p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The MLB Pitch Hit & Run competition is open to boys and girls ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Participants will be tested in three fundamental aspects of baseball/softball (pitching, hitting and running). PITCH: Participant is tested throwing strikes to a designated strike zone target. HIT: Participant hits a ball off a stationary tee for distance and accuracy. RUN: Participant is timed, starting from second base, touching third then touching home plate. The MLB Jr. Home Run Derby is open to boys and girls, ages 11-12 and 13-14. This competition allows participants to display their hitting power and swing for the fences in a fun and free competition. For more information or to preregister for competitions, visit www.caddoparks.org or contact Mary Murphy, Recreation Coordinator at (318)-220-6284. On-site registration will be available the day of the event at 5:00p.m. This press release was produced by the Caddo Parish. The views expressed here are the author's own.