Rumble Ponies Hosting Free Jr. Home Run Derby Event Saturday at MacArthur Park as part of Play Ball Weekend 

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and USA Softball are teaming up to host a free Jr. Home Run Derby Event as part of Play Ball Weekend this Saturday, June 10^th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at MacArthur Park in Binghamton.

Here are the details for this special event:

• Fun, FREE event for baseball/softball players ages 12-16.

• Age Groups:

  -Baseball

            12U & 14U
                        
                              -Softball (NEW!)
                        
                                   14 U & 16 U
                        
                        

• Each hitter will get 25 pitches or 3 minutes to hit as many home runs as possible.

• Registration will start at 9:00 AM with the Jr. Home Run Derby starting at 10:00 am sharp. Pre-registration is recommended here: https://rumbleponies.leagueapps.com/events/3919533

• All participants should bring a baseball/softball bat with them for their turn in the derby.

• Winners from local event will move onto Regional Qualifiers. Each of the four winners will receive a personalized Rumble Ponies Play Ball Weekend replica jersey, sponsored by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

All participants in the Binghamton Rumble Ponies' Play Ball Weekend event will receive a complimentary baseball bat and ball set compliments of Minor League Baseball.

For more information, contact Amy Fancher by email at [email protected] or by phone: (607).722.3866