Give to "Pitch in for Baseball"
What is "Pitch in for Baseball"?
"Pitch in for Baseball" is a national baseball effort that spreads America’s pasttime to underprivileged kids all over the world. The organization collects new and gently used baseball and softball equipment, then distributes it to underserved communities around the world.
For more information, visit the official Web site at www.pitchinforbaseball.com.
How can you "pitch in"?
A"Pitch in for Baseball" collection tent will be available at each Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest event with the support of Xbox 360 and Best Buy.
Bring your new or gently used equipment for donation and receive:
- A discount game ticket.
- A $10 discount coupon for any XBOX 360 purchase over $29.99 at Best Buy.
National Spokesmen for the Effort
- Nolan Ryan - With a blazing fastball and a tireless work ethic, Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan dominated hitters for an unparalleled 27 seasons on his way to 5,714 strikeouts, an all-time baseball record. In four decades he totaled 324 victories, 7 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters. He continues his love of the game now as owner of two minor league teams, the Round Rock Express and the Corpus Christi Hooks, and is the national spokesperson for The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest tour.
- Reggie Jackson - Reggie Jackson earned the nickname "Mr. October" for his World Series heroics with both the A's and Yankees. In 27 Fall Classic games, he amassed 10 home runs - including four in consecutive at-bats - 24 RBIs and a .357 batting average. As one of the game's premier power hitters, he blasted 563 career round-trippers. A terrific player in the clutch and an intimidating cleanup hitter, Jackson compiled a lifetime slugging percentage of .490 and earned American League MVP honors in 1973.
