It’s no secret that the Hampton Roads area of southern Virginia grooms some of Major League Baseball’s finest young players.
One of the local high schools, Grassfield High, is hosting a special MLB Home Run Derby featuring a number of MLB’s most talented young stars, including Nationals Third Baseman, Ryan Zimmerman.
The Home Run Derby is set for Saturday, November 3 at 2 PM in Chesapeake, VA. Tickets are $25 and proceeds benefit the Grassfield High’s athletic program and a charity of each player’s choice.
The event will feature:
David Wright, New York Mets
Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins
B.J. Upton, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals
Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks
Justin Upton, Arizona Diamondbacks
The six players generated 113 homeruns collectively in the 2007 season. They will wear Grassfield High uniforms (with their names and numbers) for the first rounds and their MLB jerseys for the final rounds.
We’re heading down — and we’ll be sure to post a thorough recap and lots of photos.
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October 17th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Awww, I wish I could go, but my sister’s engagement party is that day. But, you definitely have lot of fun. Take lots of pictures and e-mail them to me.
October 19th, 2007 at 8:46 am
So the only way to buy a ticket would be to go down there?
October 19th, 2007 at 10:45 am
You can check Craigs List in that area or contact one of the organizers -
(you can e-mail as at wevegotheart@gmail.com)