Marlins Virtual Group Events

The Miami Marlins hosted virtual group events prior to select 2020 season home games to bring communities together and celebrate baseball from the comfort of home. Each pregame live stream recognized members of our community and include look-ins at Marlins Park activity, Marlins VIP appearances, virtual fan experiences, and a Marlins Trivia Challenge where participants put their Marlins and South Florida knowledge to the test.

Past Events

Marlins Youth Baseball & Softball Celebration

Youth Baseball and Softball Celebration

The Marlins celebrated Youth Baseball and Softball in South Florida on Saturday, September 19.

Featured Programming:

  • Trivia Challenge with Billy the Marlin & his local mascot friends, as we celebrate Billy’s Birthday!
  • Hitting instruction from Marlins Assistant Hitting Coach, Robert Rodriguez.
  • Pitching instruction from former MLB relief pitcher and current broadcaster, Jeff “Nellie” Nelson.
  • Softball pitching instruction from former collegiate softballer and Fox Sports Florida host, Kelly Saco.
  • Q&A with native South Floridian and Marlins Outfielder, Lewis Brinson.
  • Fan Experiences with local youth baseball & softball participants.
Group Events

Comunidad305

The Miami Marlins celebrated Hispanic culture during our Comunidad305 virtual event on September 12.

Programming included special welcome messages from Marlins Alumni, a Marlins Trivia Challenge with local heritage leaders and musical performances by the Marlins Pachanga band, Leslie Cartaya and the Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservatory. We also recognized heroes in the South Florida Hispanic Community.

Frontline Heroes Appreciation

On August 29th, the Miami Marlins honored and recognized dedication to keeping our community safe and running during these unprecedented times.

Programming featured a Marlins Trivia Challenge with Frontline Hero participants representing Fire, Healthcare and Mail Carrier professions.

South Florida Black History Celebration

On August 16th, the Miami Marlins celebrated Black History in South Florida as part of Major league Baseball’s recognition of the Negro Leagues’ 100th Anniversary.

Programming featured important conversations with prominent figures within the South Florida Black community and a Marlins and Negro Leagues focused Trivia Challenge with representatives from several minority owned businesses.

Speakers:

  • Bob Kendrick: President, Negro League Baseball Museum
  • Mike Shaw: Vice President Head of Experience and Innovation, Miami Marlins
  • Germaine Smith-Baugh: President & CEO, Urban League of Broward County
  • Ernest T. Jones: Athletic Director, Florida Memorial University
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