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Youth Sports and Recreation Programs

Play Baseball, Detroit!
Play Baseball Detroit is a comprehensive youth baseball outreach program dedicated to encouraging and supporting youth baseball and softball programs within the City of Detroit.

Participating players and coaches have the opportunity to receive equipment, instruction, field enhancements and financial support from the Detroit Tigers. Play Baseball Detroit is funded by the Detroit Tigers Foundation through the generosity of Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera.

Attention coaches! Join "Team Tigers" and help your baseball or softball team receive equipment, instruction, field enhancements and the opportunity to receive complimentary Tigers tickets!


Baseball Tomorrow Fund Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Players Association. Created in 1999, BTF is designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, field construction and renovation projects and equipment purchases.

Since 2005, BTF has partnered with MLB clubs, including the CLUB, on the BTF/MLB Equipment Day, an initiative to organize equipment collections at Major League ballparks throughout the country.

Click here for more information on BTF and to learn how to apply for support.
National Pro Fastpitch Clinic National Pro Fastpitch Clinic
What: A girls (ages 10-18) fastpitch softball clinic co-sponsored by Think Detroit. Think Detroit is a non-profit, community based organization developed to strengthen children and families through technology, sports and leadership programs.
Why: To promote and develop women's fastpich softball in the community.
Get involved: The 2007 clinic was April 21. For information about upcoming clinics, please call 313-471-2361 .

Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run
What: A baseball skills competition focusing on throwing, running and base running for youth ages 7-14. The Tigers host the team championship of this nationwide competition
Why: Accuracy throwing, base running, stretching, and hitting.
Get Involved: For additional information call 313-471-2363 or email pitchhitrun@lejsports.com.

Willie Horton's Baseball Challenge Willie Horton's Baseball Challenge
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What: A baseball skills competition for children between the ages of 7 and 16.
Why: A youth baseball clinic and fundraiser for Don Bosco Hall that promotes the development and enrichment of Detroit Public School students, largely from underserved areas of the community. Don Bosco Hall is a non-profit, child and family human services agency servicing the metropolitan Detroit community.
Get Involved: The 2007 Willie Horton "Batting for Kids" baseball challenge was held on July 16 at Comerica Park. To become an event partner contact Don Bosco Hall 313-869-2200.