MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins Community Fund and the Minnesota All Sports Alliance are proud to announce the 14 finalists for the 2024 Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball Awards, presented by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. Finalists for the awards, which represent the finest senior players in the state, were selected by a panel of high school and college coaches. Athletic and character attributes, as well as season accomplishments, were considered.

Award winners will be announced this Sunday, June 23 in a ceremony at Target Field beginning at noon. The winners will also be honored by the Twins with the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a future 2024 home game. The June 23 ceremony will also recognize Coach Dennis Flom of Cannon Falls High School and Coach Joe Madson of Mankato East High School for their lifetime achievements in coaching.

The seven 2024 Mr. Baseball finalists are: Max Arlich (East Ridge High School), Tyler Guerin (Mounds View High School), PJ Jones (Cretin Derham Hall High School), Caleb Koskie (Benilde St. Margaret’s), Riley Leatherman (Wayzata High School), Wilson Magers (Mankato West High School) and Luke Skinner (East Ridge High School).

The seven 2024 Ms. Softball finalists are: Heidi Barber (White Bear Lake Area High School), Cameron Chard (Belle Plaine High School), Cecilia Hanson (Rosemount High School), Carly Kimmes (Randolph High School), Katie Klotz (Farmington High School), Jordyn Marsh (New Prague High School) and Hannah Tong (Forest Lake Area High School).

About the Minnesota Twins Community Fund

Established in 1991, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund’s mission is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins. Since its inception, the Fund has invested more than $22 million to support and empower youth in Twins Territory through programs, grantmaking and partnerships. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors representing communities across Twins Territory. For more information about Minnesota Twins Community Fund grants and programs, please visit twinscommunityfund.org.

About the Minnesota All Sports Alliance

Since 1954 the Minnesota All Sports Alliance has been involved in the Minnesota sports community. The group is well known for spearheading sales of more than $1.2 million dollars in A2 bonds that led to building the Metropolitan Stadium. They continue to raise awareness and resources for amateur athletes.