The champions in Major League Baseball’s official youth skills competition – Pitch, Hit & Run – have been named following the National Finals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 27th. Nearly three dozen children (ages 7-14) from across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico competed in the finals, which can be viewed at the following link: Pitch, Hit & Run Archived Stream

The Pitch, Hit & Run champions are as follows:

Age 7-8 Baseball

Dean Simpson, Durango, CO

Age 9-10 Baseball

Garin Fisher, Jackson, NJ

Age 11-12 Baseball

Ronan Bobiles, Surrey, BC

Age 13-14 Baseball

Carlos Ortiz, Yauco, Puerto Rico

Age 7-8 Softball

Molly Macintosh, Haverhill, MA

Age 9-10 Softball

Piper Wade, Beavercreek, OH**

Age 11-12 Softball

Kenzie Scott, Tucson, AZ

Age 13-14 Softball

Kendall Hom, Foster City, CA **

** Notes Two Time Participant in the Pitch, Hit and Run Finals

Pitch, Hit & Run is part of the PLAY BALL initiative, which is baseball’s collective effort to encourage young people and communities to engage in baseball- or softball-related activities, including formal leagues, special events and casual forms of play. PLAY BALL events demonstrate the positive way the game can serve as an outlet for physical activity, fun with friends and learning how to play the sport at its most basic levels. PLAY BALL also serves as the League’s youth umbrella in which all associated programs and events derive from the initiative’s consistent, simple message: However You Play Ball, PLAY BALL!

PlayBall.org is the PLAY BALL initiative’s online home and is accessible via MLB.com, USABaseball.com, USASoftball.com and other partner websites. PlayBall.org also links to USABaseball.com, which provides players, parents and coaches with the information and resources to help with proper play and instruction. Health and safety information, including through the Pitch Smart program, also is available. In addition to flagship partnerships with USA Baseball and USA Softball, PLAY BALL is also supported by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Minor League Baseball, Little League International, and MLB Corporate Partners Chevrolet and Scotts.