Girls and boys aged 8 – 12 years old is the primary age group. However the activities can be adapted to suit any age group, younger and older, all abilities and those with little to no baseball experience.
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MLB First Pitch is a grassroots resource that introduces young people all over the world to baseball.
Providing an entry-level program, MLB First Pitch focuses on fun above all else. The compelling baseball-lead activities that make up the program are designed to be inclusive and to create a high-energy, fun-filled experience that participants enjoy.
The goal of the program is to spark interest through play and ultimately create a new generation of players (and parents) that want to follow MLB and join formal, organized baseball activities in their local area.
Who is MLB First Pitch for?
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Schools, clubs, community organizations or anywhere with safe and secure access to participants.
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An adult working within an organization that will be running MLB First Pitch program activity. No prior baseball or softball coaching experience is required.
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