The Peoria Park District is hosting a Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run competition for the Peoria area.
It’s a showcase for kids to demonstrate skills in baseball and softball. The free event is July 10 at Peoria Stadium, located at 315 E. War Memorial Dr, Peoria, with times to be determined.
The Pitch, Hit & Run program is an event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in age groups 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14. Age is determined as of Nov. 15, 2025.
Players will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from the local event, to a team round at Wrigley Field, and then to the finals hosted at the 2025 World Series.
Registration is via a link on the Park District site. More information is available from Mike Dixson via email at mdixson@peoriaparks.org.
There is a leaderboard online that shows points leaders, divided by regions and age groups.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is coming to Peoria. Here’s how to sign up
Reporting by Dave Eminian, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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