2019 Homerun Derby
The 2019 All-Around Power Homerun Derby will be held at Leonard Fields on Sunday, June 2 as part of opening day weekend.
First pitch will be at 1 p.m. We will also hold our annual equipment swap for anyone needing gear.
SCHEDULE
8-10 Girls: 1 p.m.
8-10 Boys: 1:20 p.m.
10-12 Girls: 1:45 p.m.
10-12 Boys: 2:15 p.m.
13-15 Girls: 2:45 p.m.
13-14 Boys: 3 p.m.
>14: 3:30 p.m.
First pitch will be at 1 p.m. We will also hold our annual equipment swap for anyone needing gear.
SCHEDULE
8-10 Girls: 1 p.m.
8-10 Boys: 1:20 p.m.
10-12 Girls: 1:45 p.m.
10-12 Boys: 2:15 p.m.
13-15 Girls: 2:45 p.m.
13-14 Boys: 3 p.m.
>14: 3:30 p.m.
Homerun Derby A Smash Hit
Fifty kids took their cuts and hit 75 home runs at the first annual St. Johnsbury Baseball & Softball Home run Derby.
2018 MLB Jr. Home Run Derby In St. johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Baseball & Softball will host an official Youth Home Run Derby for local players on Sunday, June 3 at Leonard Field in St. Johnsbury. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the first pitch planned for 10:30.
The event, sanctioned by Major League Baseball, is part of the all-volunteer organization's opening weekend celebration.
It is one of only three being held in Vermont. Players from everywhere are invited to participate.
The fun and exciting competition is a free way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week.
Boys and girls will be divided into three age divisions: 10U, 12U and 14U. They will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The local champions from the older two age divisions are eligible to advance to the Regional level, and Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals, which will take place during the 2018 MLB All-Star Week.
This year's derby is sponsored by All-Around Power in St. Johnsbury.
The event, sanctioned by Major League Baseball, is part of the all-volunteer organization's opening weekend celebration.
It is one of only three being held in Vermont. Players from everywhere are invited to participate.
The fun and exciting competition is a free way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week.
Boys and girls will be divided into three age divisions: 10U, 12U and 14U. They will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The local champions from the older two age divisions are eligible to advance to the Regional level, and Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals, which will take place during the 2018 MLB All-Star Week.
This year's derby is sponsored by All-Around Power in St. Johnsbury.
WHAT: Homerun Derby
WHERE: Leonard Field in St. Johnsbury WHEN: Sunday, June 3. Registration opens at 10 a.m. with first pitch planned for 10:30 a.m. WHO: Any baseball or softball player from 8-14 (as of July 17, 2018) PARENT FAQs
Who can participate in the competition and what are the age groups? The competition is open to all boys and girls age 14 and under. All participants compete together against each other in one of two age groups (12U or 14U). A participant's age is determined as of July 17, 2018. Therefore, if a participant's date of birth is on or after July 18, 2005, he/she will compete in the 12U age group. If a participant's date of birth is July 18, 2003 - July 17, 2005, he/she will compete in the 14U age group. If I find a competition I want to attend on the online listing, should I just show up? Yes. To help in the registration process, please bring a copy of the registration form and a copy of a valid birth document. If there is not a local competition near you, please encourage your coach or league to sign up to host. What is the Local Competition fence distance and how many swings does a participant get? Each local host can determine the most appropriate competition format for their Local Competition so long as all participants in each age group compete under the same rules. My child won at his/her Local Competition. Where do we go from here? Local Champions will advance to the nearest Regional Competition. A Regional Competition will consist of all Local Champions from a particular market competing against one another in a standardized home run derby format determined by Jr. Home Run Derby Staff. Upon winning at your Local Competition, a Jr. Home Run Derby Staff Member will provide you with information on your nearest Regional. My child won at his/her Regional Competition. What happens next? Regional Champions will be determined at the Regional Competition. The Regional Champion in each age group will receive a trip for two (participant and legal parent/guardian) to MLB All-Star Week for the Jr. Home Run Derby National Finals. Travel will include transportation, lodging, meals and event tickets. What is the age cut-off date? Your child's age as of July 17 of this year will determine his or her age in this year's competition. |
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