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WELCOME Major League Baseball ® would like to thank you for participating in the exciting Scotts ® Major League Baseball ® PITCH HIT & RUN™ competition. This national skills program provides boys and girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting & running abilities in one of two divisions: base- ball or softball. PITCH HIT & RUN™ is administered nationally by LEJ Sports Group. The competition is easy to execute and the program includes four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2016 MLB ® All-Star Game ® . TM/© MLBP 2016 1

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WELCOMEMajor League Baseball® would like to thank you for participating in the exciting Scotts® Major League Baseball® PITCH HIT & RUN™ competition. This national skills program provides boys and girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting & running abilities in one of two divisions: base-ball or softball.

PITCH HIT & RUN™ is administered nationally by LEJ Sports Group. The competition is easy to execute and the program includes four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2016 MLB® All-Star Game®.

TM/© MLBP 2016

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GAME DAY LINE-UPWelcome Page 1

Mission Statement/Program Overview Page 3

Levels of Competition Page 4

Competition Rules Page 5

Who Is Awarded and Who Advances Page 6-7

PITCH Page 8-9

HIT Page 10-11

RUN Page 12-13

Point Scoring System Page 14

Suggested Equipment Page 15

Local Coordinator’s Responsibilities Page 16

Birth Date/Age Chart/Sponsorships Page 17

Conversion Tables/Scoresheets/Results Page 18-25

Organizations Page 26-27

Notes Page 28

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MISSION STATEMENTPITCH HIT & RUN™

To provide youngsters across the country with an opportunity to participate, free of charge, in an exciting baseball/softball skills competition in the safest atmosphere possible; to provide youth orga-nizations with an easily administered program that communicates effectively, supplies consistent and timely information, and delivers all materials on schedule in an effort to provide the highest quality program of its kind.

PITCH HIT & RUN™ is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the “FUN” element of baseball/softball. Since there is no registration fee for this program, every boy and girl, ages 7-14, will have a chance to compete. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball/softball: pitching, hitting & running.

PROGRAM OVERVIEWPARTICIPANTSAll participants must have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form obtained from the local hosting organization or online at www.PitchHitRun.com. Boys and girls, ages 7-14, must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate for age verification.

DIVISIONS/AGE GROUPSThere are two separate divisions of PITCH HIT & RUN™: baseball and softball. Participants may compete in either division. Once a participant has competed in a division, he/she must remain in that division for all subsequent levels of the competition, and may not switch divisions. Attempts to compete in more than one local competition, or in both divisions, will result in disqualification. Participants will compete in one the eight division age groups listed below. Age is determined as of July 17, 2016 (please see age verification chart on p.17)

STRUCTUREPITCH HIT & RUN™ is established in geographic regions surrounding each Major League Baseball team market. The regions encompass neighboring states, when necessary, to ensure the availability of the program to all young baseball fans. Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition – Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and National Finals.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPlease consider baseball/softball safety regulations throughout the warm-up period and during the administration of the PHR competition to avoid injuries to the participants. All parents and spectators should remain off the field at all times. As you read through the administration of each skill in the handbook, please be aware of the safety note indicated at the bottom of the page (Pitch - p.8, Hit - p.10 and Run - p.12). If you have any questions or need suggestions with regard to safety precautions, please contact PHR Headquarters. 3

Baseball Softball

7/8 Baseball Division

7/8 Softball Division

9/10 Baseball Division

9/10 Softball Division

11/12 Baseball Division

11/12 Softball Division

13/14 Baseball Division

13/14 Softball Division

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LEVELS OF COMPETITIONThere are four (4) levels of competition that a youngster has the opportunity to advance through: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and the National Finals.

Local Level Through mid-May*

Each host organization may conduct as many Local competitions as needed. It is recommended that a Local competition consist of a minimum of thirty (30) youngsters. It is also recommended the Locals be held prior to mid-May. If you have questions as to the last date to host a Local competition, please contact PHR Headquarters.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to have a youngster advance to subsequent levels, your Local competition results and all registration forms must be on file at PITCH HIT & RUN™ Headquarters in order to deem your Local competition “official.”

Sectional Level mid-May – early June*

The second level of competition consists of the Champions from the Local competition. These competi-tions should be held as soon as the Locals are completed in that geographic area (i.e. several Locals feed into one Sectional competition that represents a specific geographic area).

Team Championship June 1 – 30

This level of competition will be hosted at the thirty (30) Major League Baseball® ballparks. Team Championships will be conducted throughout weekends in June.

National Finals July 14 – 16

The final level of competition concludes at the 2016 MLB® All-Star Game®. The top youngsters will compete for the National Championship during 2016 MLB® All-Star Week™.

*The dates listed above are “suggested dates”. Weather permitting, the competition begins nationwide in early 2016. The date of the Team Championship in each Major League Baseball market will determine how late a corresponding Sectional competition may be scheduled.

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COMPETITION RULESTiebreakersIn the event of a tie for the All-Around Champion, the youngster winning more individual events (Pitching, Hitting or Running), among those involved with the tie, will be named the All-Around Champion. If a tie still exists, the youngster with the higher Hitting score, among those involved with the tie, will be named the All-Around Champion. If a tie still exists, the Running scores of those involved with the tie will be used to determine the All-Around Champion. In the event of a tie for an individual skill champion (Pitching Champion, Hitting Champion or Running Champion), there is no tiebreaker. At the Local level, all competitors tying for 1st in each skill event should advance to the Sectional competition and administrators should contact PHR Headquarters for additional certificates if necessary. However, if a competitor ties for first in an individual skill with the minimum score (50 points), he/she should not be awarded or earn advancement based on that skill.

Eligibility

• The competition is free for all participants.• All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate. - see age verification chart on page 17• All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate for age verification. Failure to

provide proof of age may result in disqualification.• All participants must submit a signed registration/waiver form to the local administrator.• Competing in more than one local competition, or in both divisions, will result in disqualification.

Miscellaneous

• NO METAL SPIKES ARE ALLOWED. Use of metal spikes will result in the minimum score.• In the event of threatening weather conditions, cancellations and rescheduling will be determined

by PITCH HIT & RUN™ officials at the competition site.• Major League Baseball® PITCH HIT & RUN™ endorses proper conduct and good sportsmanship.• Major League Baseball®, LEJ Sports Group, and state coordinators and organizers of PITCH HIT

& RUN™ reserve the right to make rulings and recommendations regarding PITCH HIT & RUN™ determined to be in the best interest of the program. All rulings and recommendations are final.

• Participation in PITCH HIT & RUN™ authorizes Major League Baseball® and LEJ Sports Group to use participant’s name, likeness and other personal rights for promotional use without compensation.

Note: Research has shown that it will take each participant approximately two (2) minutes to complete the competition. Considering this time allotment, if you are expecting 200 kids or more, be prepared to have two (2) fields available or consider having two (2) separate competitions. If only one (1) field is accessible, two (2) days of competition may be needed.

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WHO IS AWARDED & WHO ADVANCESPITCH HIT & RUN™ consists of four (4) levels of competition: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and National Finals. Below is a list of who receives awards and who has the opportunity to advance to the next level.

Local CompetitionThe following participants in each division age group are awarded and advance to the Sectional Competition: *All-Around Champion **Hitting Champion **Pitching Champion **Running Champion * The All-Around Score is the cumulative score of a participant’s pitch, hit & run scores. Please keep in mind that the All-Around Champion can also be the Pitching, Hitting and/or Running Champion.**Any competitors who tie for 1st in the Pitching, Hitting or Running at the Local level advance to the Sectional competition (unless competitors tie for 1st with the minimum score of 50 points, in which case those competitors would not advance based on that skill).

IMPORTANT NOTE: All registration forms must be on file at PITCH HIT & RUN™ Headquarters to advance the qualifying youngsters to the subsequent levels of competition.

Sectional CompetitionAll scores are reset to zero and each youngster participates in ALL three (3) components of the PITCH HIT & RUN™ competition. If the youngster was an individual skill Champion at a Local Competition, he/she still participates in all three events.

Each Sectional host will award the following participants in each division age group: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place All-Around - Medals All Participants - Certificate

The youngsters that have the opportunity to advance to the Team Championship are the 1st place All-Around Champions in each of the division age groups. The All-Around Champions DO NOT automatically advance to the Team Championship. His/her score must be compared to the other Sectional All-Around Champions in that Major League Baseball team market in order to determine the top three (3) scorers in each division age group competing at the Team Championship. All Sectional All-Around Champions will be notified by PITCH HIT & RUN™ Headquarters as to their advancement.

A youngster MUST be the 1st Place All-Around Champion in his/her division age group in order to have the opportunity to advance to the Team Championship.

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Team ChampionshipAll scores are reset to zero and each participant competes in all three (3) events. All participants will receive the following: PITCH HIT & RUN™ Cap PITCH HIT & RUN™ T-shirt Team Championship Award Two (2) tickets to a game in their MLB® Team Market

The 1st Place All-Around Team Champion in each division age group has the opportunity to advance to the National Finals. All thirty (30) Major League Baseball® All-Around Team Champions DO NOT automatically advance to the National Finals. His/her score is compared nationally to the other thirty (30) Major League Baseball® All-Around Team Champions to determine the top scorers in each division age group advancing to the National Finals.

National FinalsAll scores are again reset to zero and each participant competes in all three (3) events. The Finals will be held at the 2016 MLB® All-Star Game®. The National Champions in each division age group will be honored.

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PITCH

Objective: The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated “Strike Zone” target from a designated distance (35 feet for the softball division and 45 feet for the baseball division). Any method of underhand/overhand pitching or throwing is accepted. An attempt hitting ANY portion of the target will be deemed a strike.

Suggested Equipment:• Baseball Division - Six (6) baseballs • Softball Division - Six (6) 11-inch softballs (Participants in the 7/8 and 9/10 age groups)• Softball Division - Six (6) 12-inch softballs (Participants in the 11/12 and 13/14 age groups)• “Strike Zone” target (provided by PHR Headquarters)• Pitching rubber or chalk line• Cable Ties (provided by PHR Headquarters)

Procedure:• Each competitor receives six attempts to hit the designated “Strike Zone”.• Baseball Division: Participants pitch/throw from 45 feet away – Participants compete with a standard baseball • Softball Division: Participants pitch/throw from 35 feet away – Participants in the 7/8 and 9/10 age groups should compete with an 11-inch softball – Participants in the 11/12 and 13/14 age groups should compete with a 12-inch softball• The “Strike Zone” target (17” x 30” banner) reflects a standard MLB™ strike zone.• It is recommended that the “Strike Zone“ target be adhered to a backstop/fence or net with the

provided Cable Ties. The bottom of the “Strike Zone“ target should measure 20 inches from the ground for all competitors.

• The competitor must start from the pitching rubber or chalk line and deliver each ball to the “Strike Zone” target. Treat the rubber/chalk line just as you would a pitching rubber in a real game. A participant can follow through after the pitch/throw and finish in front of the rubber/chalk line.

• Each attempt hitting ANY portion of the “Strike Zone“ target is worth 75 points.

Safety:• Due to the involvement of a pitched ball, please ensure that participants are standing neither

behind the target, nor within 50 feet of the side of the target.

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Suggested Staff and Field Set-Up:Judge: Stands at the pitching rubber/chalk line to ensure the competitor has at least one foot touching

during the delivery. A participant can follow through after the pitch/throw and finish in front of the rubber/chalk line.

Judge: Determines the number of pitches hitting the “Strike Zone“ target.Scorer: Records the number of pitches hitting the “Strike Zone“ target and points earned on the

scoresheet.

Scoring:• Score is based on the number of pitches that hit ANY portion of the “Strike Zone“ target.• Each participant will receive six pitches.• Competitors in the baseball division pitch/throw from 45 feet away and the softball division competitors from 35 feet away.• Each attempt hitting ANY portion of the “Strike Zone“ target is worth 75 points. • There is no tiebreaker in the pitch competition.• If the participant does not hit any portion of the target, he/she will receive zero points for that pitch.• If the competitor fails to hit the “Strike Zone” target in his/her six attempts, he/she will receive the

minimum score of 50 points.

Reminder: In the event of a tie for the Pitching Champion, there is no tiebreaker. At the local level, all competitors tying for 1st should advance to the Sectional competition (unless competitors tie for 1st with the minimum score of 50 points, in which case those competitors would not advance based on that skill).

45' - THROW LINE (Baseball Division)

17" x 30" STRIKE ZONE

JUDGE

JUDGESCORER

35' - THROW LINE (Softball Division)

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HIT

Objective: The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor’s ability to hit from a stationary batting tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.

Suggested Equipment:• One (1) adjustable batting tee• Baseball Division – Six (6) baseballs.• Softball Division – Six (6) 11-inch softballs (Participants in the 7/8 and 9/10 age groups)• Softball Division – Six (6) 12-inch softballs (Participants in the 11/12 and 13/14 age groups)• Measuring tape (at least 250 feet, positioned from home plate, through second base toward

straight-away centerfield). • Two (2) different sized baseball/softball bats Note: Participants may use their own bat. Any type of bat is acceptable. In the event a participant does not have a bat, sharing of bats is encouraged.• String (at least 50 feet, used to determine accuracy).• Six (6) small bean bags/flags used to mark each hit.

Procedure:• Each competitor will be allowed three swings in an attempt to hit the ball.• Only the best of the three attempts, as determined by the administrator, will count toward a

competitor’s score.• A swing and a miss counts as one attempt (one swing = one attempt).• A running or walking start is not permitted. Participant may take a single stride step, but cannot

take multiple steps in attempt to hit the ball from a walking or running start.• Baseball Division – Participants compete with a standard baseball• Softball Division – Participants in the 7/8 and 9/10 age groups should compete with an 11-inch

softball, whereas those in the 11/12 and 13/14 age groups should compete with a 12-inch softball.

Measuring:• Two spotters are essential for accurately measuring the distance.• The measuring tape should run from home plate through the pitchers rubber and second base to

centerfield.• For each ball hit, Spotters A or B mark the spot where each ball first lands on the fly, NOT where

the ball stops rolling.• After the competitor’s third and final attempt, the administrator will determine the best hit and

measure that attempt. If two or more hits are too close to differentiate, then both or all of the attempts should be measured, with only the best attempt scored.

Safety:• Please ensure that all participants are out of the way of any swinging bats or hit balls. It is recommended

that all participants not stationed at the batting tee remain in the dugout area, behind a fence and/or at a safe distance away from the hitting area in order to avoid injury.

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Suggested Method for Measuring the Hitters Best Attempt1) Spotters A & B stand on opposite sides of the measuring tape, holding several bean bags/flags to

mark the initial landings of the batted balls. A string (50 ft minimum) lies perpendicular to the tape measure in preparation for measurement.

2) After the three hit attempts and the best attempt is located, Spotter A (circle) goes to the marked spot of the ball holding one end of the string and Spotter B (star) stands on the tape measure perpendicular to the spot of the ball holding the other end of the string, making sure the string is pulled tight.

3) Spotter A walks towards the measuring tape while Spotter B stands still. The string should be pulled tight between them. Once Spotter A reaches the tape measure, the distance between home plate and Spotter A will be the “total distance” used to calculate the batters hit score with the conversion chart.

This method provides an easy way to determine the total distance of the batters hit. The total distance is calculated as:

distance traveled – inaccuracy = total distance (see example on p. 14)

Suggested Staff and Field Set Up: Spotters A & B: Mark the spots where each ball first lands and determine each competitor’s

best hit. Measure the distance of the best attempt and subtract the inaccuracy. Line Control: Keeps the line orderly and assists in ball retrieval. Scorer: Records measurements on scoresheet and uses provided HIT Conversion Table

to calculate total point score. Administrator: Places ball on tee.

Scoring • Scores will be based on distance and accuracy. • If the competitor fails to hit the ball in his/her three attempts, he/she will receive the minimum

score of 50 points. • A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for a hit of less than 50 feet. • If a ball carries over a fence, continue to measure if at all possible. If not, use your best judgement.

If the ball hits the fence on a fly, the measurement should be the distance from home plate to the fence.

BATTING TEE

SPOTTER-B SPOTTER-A

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measuring tape SPOTTER-AStanding wherebest ball landed

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SPOTTER-Bdoesn’t move

SPOTTER-Awalks to the tape.The distance fromhome to Spotter Ais the “total distance”

string pulled tight

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RUN

Objective: The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor’s speed in a sprint from the start line, touching third base, and touching home plate. ALL participants will run a total of 120 feet.

IMPORTANT:The most important thing to remember is that for competition consistency, all competitors complete one turn at third base, and must run the correct total distance (120 feet for ALL). The program standard for the distance between bases will be 60 feet.

Adjusting Base Paths: Youth fields with base paths that are longer or shorter than 60 feet can easily be adjusted to be in compliance by moving the start line. For example, if the bases are 50 feet in distance, then the runner must start 20 feet behind second base toward right-center field, and then can run a straight line to third base and continue to home plate (70+50=120 feet). If the bases are 80 feet apart, then the runner starts 40 feet in front of second base, towards third base, and runs the regular route to home plate (40+80=120 feet). ALL participants will run a total of 120 feet.

Suggested Equipment:• Two (2) bases (bases should be anchored or strapped in place securely)• Chalk line, cone or base to serve as the start line• One (1) digital stopwatch

Procedure:• The competitor will start at second base or the indicated start line.• He/she will begin from a standing start, and begin running when the administrator yells GO!• The runner will be timed from the moment he/she leaves second base or the indicated start line,

touches an anchored third base, and touches home plate. No sliding is allowed.

Safety:• Please make sure that bases are anchored or strapped in place securely and that the judge positioned

near third base is well out of the way of any participant making a wide turn. Also be sure to conduct a pre-inspection of the surface to ensure the field is free of ruts and holes.

Starting Line

60ft

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Starting Line40ft

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60 ft Base PathsExample

Shorter than 60 ft Base Paths Example Longer than 60 ft Base PathsExample

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Suggested Staff and Field Set Up: Starter: Stands at second base and yells “GO!” to designate when the competitor is to begin running. Judge: Positioned at third base to insure that all runners successfully tag. Timer: Located at home plate, begins timing when the starter yells, “GO!” and stops when the runner tags home plate. Scorer: Records all times and uses RUN Conversion Tables to determine total point value.

Scoring: • The runner must touch third base and home plate for the time to be official. If a runner misses

a base, he/she will receive the minimum score of 50 points and not be given the opportunity to run again.

• The runner will be given only one warning for a false start. If a competitor false starts a second time, he/she will receive the minimum score of 50 points.

• A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for intentionally sliding into home plate. • A Conversion Table is provided to easily translate the time into a point total. Conversion tables

can be found on page 21 of handbook and online at www.PitchHitRun.com/admin. • A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for a time of more than 9.50 seconds.

JUDGE

PARTICIPANT LINE

TIMER

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POINT SCORING SYSTEMAll of the events are individually scored and converted to a total point score through the use of conversion tables. Conversion Tables are provided (pages 19-21), which will allow administrators to easily tabulate point totals. Auto-converting score sheets can also be found at www.PitchHitRun.com/admin.

PITCHTotal points based on six (6) pitches to a designated “Strike Zone” target.

• Each throw hitting any portion of the “Strike Zone” target = 75 points• Failure to hit the “Strike Zone” target results in the minimum score of 50 points.

HITTotal Points based on the best distance from a competitor’s three (3) attempts. Only the best attempt is scored.

• Round up or down to the nearest foot• A hit of less than 50 feet will result in the minimum score of 50 points• Example: A competitor hits the ball 129’6” (round up to 130’), but the balls lands ten (10) feet to

the left of the measuring tape. The total distance would be 130 – 10 = 120 feet. Use the conversion table and convert 120 feet to 240 points.

RUN Total points based on the competitor’s time from the start line to home plate. Use conversion chart on p. 21

• A time of more than 9.50 seconds will result in the minimum score of 50 points• One false start is allowed• Competitor must touch third base and home plate. If not, the minimum score of 50 points is received.

For this example, John, Sean, and William would be the 7/8 Baseball Division winners that are eligible to move on to the sectional competition.The same procedure can be followed for all other divisions.

Sample Score Sheet: 7/8 Baseball Division

Participant Pitch (6 Pitches/45 ft) Hit (3 Swings: Best Attempt) Run (1 Run/120 ft) Total ScoreName # Targets Hit Points Total Distance Points Time Points

John 4 4 x 75 = 300 40 min score = 50 8.99 101 451David 3 3 x 75 = 225 51 51 x 2 = 102 8.25 175 502William 0 min score = 50 65 65 x 2 = 130 7.02 298 478Mark 1 1 x 75 = 75 67 67 x 2 = 134 9.55 min score = 50 259Sean 4 4 x 75 = 300 102 102 x 2 = 204 8.07 193 697Brandon 2 2 x 75 = 150 10 min score = 50 8.10 190 390Corey 2 2 x 75 = 150 75 75 x 2 = 150 11.22 min score = 50 350

7/8 Baseball Pitching Winners

7/8 Baseball Hit Winner

7/8 Baseball Run Winner

7/8 Baseball All-around Winner

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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR COMPETITIONS Five (5) administrators Tape Measure (at least 250 feet) Weights or object to hold tape measure in place Six (6) baseballs (any type of standard hardball) Six (6) 11-inch Softballs (7/8 & 9/10 age groups) Six (6) 12-inch Softballs (11/12 & 13/14 age groups) Six (6) flags or bean bags One (1) digital stopwatch String (non-elastic; minimum of 50 feet) One (1) Strike Zone Target* One (1) Pitching Rubber/Chalk Line Four (4) Cable Ties* Conversion Tables* Two (2) different sized baseball/softball bats One (1) adjustable batting tee Writing utensils Clipboard Handbook* Scoresheets* (back of the handbook) Registration form/liability waiver* Participation cards for all participants* Basic First Aid equipment and emergency contact list Table for registration Calculator

To be provided*(Note: Experience has shown that the above equipment listed is the minimum necessary to conduct a successful competition. It is important to have additional numbers in case of equipment failures.)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR COMPETITIONS

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LOCAL COMPETITION COORDINATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES1. Register online at www.PitchHitRun.com2. Receive information/materials necessary to host a competition.3. Promote your competition through your promotional posters, newspaper advertisements/

announcements and press releases (provided in your promotional packet). The responsibility to promote your competition is optional, but is highly encouraged.

4. Make copies of scoresheets as needed for your competition.5. Staff and administrate competition.6. Award participants (see p. 6 for rules on who is awarded and advances) and distribute Sectional

Advancement Letter (to be provided by PHR Headquarters). If you have not received Sectional information by May 1st, please contact National Headquarters.

7. Submit Local competition results via www.PitchHitRun.com/admin. If you encounter problems submitting results, please contact PHR Headquarters.

8. Mail all registration forms to PHR Headquarters (prepaid envelope provided in kit):

PITCH HIT & RUN™ Headquartersc/o LEJ Sports Group

4015 Wetherburn WayNorcross, GA [email protected]

All registration forms must be submitted AFTER YOUR EVENT to qualify your Local Competition as an “official” PITCH HIT & RUN™ Competition, and to have your youngsters advance to subsequent levels.

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BIRTH DATE/AGE VERIFICATION CHART(Age as of July 17, 2016)

Age 7/8 July 18, 2007 to July 17, 2009

Age 9/10 July 18, 2005 to July 17, 2007

Age 11/12 July 18, 2003 to July 17, 2005

Age 13/14 July 18, 2001 to July 17, 2003

Youngsters must provide a copy of a birth certificate before participating at every level of competition.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL® SPONSORSHIP REGULATIONSScotts® is the title sponsor of this Major League Baseball® program. Therefore, no additional sponsorship may be solicited by state associations or local organizations. If not for the funding of Major League Baseball® and its sponsors, this program would not be free for the participants.

Due to strict Major League Baseball® regulations and applicable law use of the PITCH HIT & RUN™ logo or any wordmark, logo or other trademark of Major League Baseball®, any of the 30 Major League™ Clubs or any of their affiliated entities must be approved through PITCH HIT & RUN™ Headquarters and Major League Baseball Properties.

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CONVERSION TABLESSCORESHEETS

& RESULTS

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0 = 50

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2 = 150

3 = 225

4 = 300

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”PITCH” CONVERSION TABLE

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”HIT” CONVERSION TABLEDistance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points

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<50 = 5050 = 10051 = 10252 = 10453 = 10654 = 10855 = 11056 = 11257 = 11458 = 11659 = 11860 = 12061 = 12262 = 12463 = 12664 = 12865 = 13066 = 132 67 = 13468 = 13669 = 13870 = 14071 = 14272 = 14473 = 14674 = 14875 = 15076 = 15277 = 15478 = 15679 = 15880 = 16081 = 16282 = 16483 = 16684 = 16885 = 17086 = 17287 = 17488 = 176 89 = 17890 = 180

91 = 18292 = 18493 = 18694 = 18895 = 19096 = 19297 = 19498 = 19699 = 198100 = 200101 = 202102 = 204103 = 206104 = 208105 = 210106 = 212107 = 214108 = 216109 = 218110 = 220111 = 222112 = 224113 = 226114 = 228115 = 230116 = 232117 = 234118 = 236119 = 238120 = 240121 = 242122 = 244123 = 246124 = 248125 = 250126 = 252127 = 254128 = 256129 = 258130 = 260131 = 262132 = 264

133 = 266134 = 268135 = 270136 = 272137 = 274138 = 276 139 = 278140 = 280141 = 282 142 = 284143 = 286144 = 288145 = 290146 = 292147 = 294148 = 296149 = 298150 = 300151 = 302152 = 304153 = 306154 = 308155 = 310156 = 312157 = 314158 = 316159 = 318160 = 320161 = 322162 = 324163 = 326164 = 328165 = 330166 = 332167 = 334168 = 336169 = 338170 = 340171 = 342172 = 344173 = 346174 = 348

175 = 350176 = 352177 = 354178 = 356179 = 358180 = 360181 = 362182 = 364183 = 366184 = 368185 = 370186 = 372187 = 374188 = 376189 = 378190 = 380191 = 382192 = 384193 = 386194 = 388195 = 390196 = 392197 = 394198 = 396199 = 398200 = 400201 = 402202 = 404203 = 406204 = 408205 = 410206 = 412207 = 414208 = 416209 = 418210 = 420211 = 422212 = 424213 = 426214 = 428215 = 430216 = 432

217 = 434218 = 436219 = 438220 = 440221 = 442222 = 444223 = 446224 = 448225 = 450226 = 452227 = 454228 = 456229 = 458230 = 460231 = 462232 = 464233 = 466234 = 468235 = 470236 = 472237 = 474238 = 476239 = 478240 = 480241 = 482242 = 484243 = 486244 = 488245 = 490246 = 492247 = 494248 = 496249 = 498250 = 500251 = 502252 = 504253 = 506254 = 508255 = 510256 = 512257 = 514258 = 516

259 = 518260 = 520261 = 522262 = 524263 = 526264 = 528265 = 530266 = 532267 = 534268 = 536269 = 538270 = 540271 = 542272 = 544273 = 546274 = 548275 = 550

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≥9.50 = 509.49 = 519.48 = 529.47 = 539.46 = 549.45 = 559.44 = 569.43 = 579.42 = 589.41 = 599.40 = 609.39 = 619.38 = 629.37 = 639.36 = 649.35 = 659.34 = 669.33 = 679.32 = 689.31 = 699.30 = 709.29 = 719.28 = 729.27 = 739.26 = 749.25 = 759.24 = 769.23 = 779.22 = 789.21 = 799.20 = 809.19 = 819.18 = 829.17 = 839.16 = 849.15 = 859.14 = 869.13 = 879.12 = 889.11 = 899.10 = 909.09 = 919.08 = 929.07 = 939.06 = 949.05 = 959.04 = 969.03 = 979.02 = 989.01 = 999.00 = 1008.99 = 1018.98 = 1028.97 = 1038.96 = 1048.95 = 1058.94 = 1068.93 = 107

8.92 = 1088.91 = 1098.90 = 1108.89 = 1118.88 = 1128.87 = 1138.86 = 1148.85 = 1158.84 = 1168.83 = 1178.82 = 1188.81 = 1198.80 = 1208.79 = 1218.78 = 1228.77 = 1238.76 = 1248.75 = 1258.74 = 1268.73 = 1278.72 = 1288.71 = 1298.70 = 1308.69 = 1318.68 = 1328.67 = 1338.66 = 1348.65 = 1358.64 = 1368.63 = 1378.62 = 1388.61 = 1398.60 = 1408.59 = 1418.58 = 1428.57 = 1438.56 = 1448.55 = 1458.54 = 1468.53 = 1478.52 = 1488.51 = 1498.50 = 1508.49 = 1518.48 = 1528.47 = 1538.46 = 1548.45 = 1558.44 = 1568.43 = 1578.42 = 1588.41 = 1598.40 = 1608.39 = 1618.38 = 1628.37 = 1638.36 = 1648.35 = 165

8.34 = 1668.33 = 1678.32 = 1688.31 = 1698.30 = 1708.29 = 1718.28 = 1728.27 = 1738.26 = 1748.25 = 1758.24 = 1768.23 = 1778.22 = 1788.21 = 1798.20 = 1808.19 = 1818.18 = 1828.17 = 1838.16 = 1848.15 = 1858.14 = 1868.13 = 1878.12 = 1888.11 = 1898.10 = 1908.09 = 1918.08 = 1928.07 = 1938.06 = 1948.05 = 1958.04 = 1968.03 = 1978.02 = 1988.01 = 1998.00 = 2007.99 = 2017.98 = 2027.97 = 2037.96 = 2047.95 = 2057.94 = 2067.93 = 2077.92 = 2087.91 = 2097.90 = 2107.89 = 2117.88 = 2127.87 = 2137.86 = 2147.85 = 2157.84 = 2167.83 = 2177.82 = 2187.81 = 2197.80 = 2207.79 = 2217.78 = 2227.77 = 223

7.76 = 2247.75 = 2257.74 = 2267.73 = 2277.72 = 2287.71 = 2297.70 = 2307.69 = 2317.68 = 2327.67 = 2337.66 = 2347.65 = 2357.64 = 2367.63 = 2377.62 = 2387.61 = 2397.60 = 2407.59 = 2417.58 = 2427.57 = 2437.56 = 2447.55 = 2457.54 = 2467.53 = 2477.52 = 2487.51 = 2497.50 = 2507.49 = 2517.48 = 2527.47 = 2537.46 = 2547.45 = 2557.44 = 2567.43 = 2577.42 = 2587.41 = 2597.40 = 2607.39 = 2617.38 = 2627.37 = 2637.36 = 2647.35 = 2657.34 = 2667.33 = 2677.32 = 2687.31 = 2697.30 = 2707.29 = 2717.28 = 2727.27 = 2737.26 = 2747.25 = 2757.24 = 2767.23 = 2777.22 = 2787.21 = 2797.20 = 2807.19 = 281

7.18 = 2827.17 = 2837.16 = 2847.15 = 2857.14 = 2867.13 = 2877.12 = 2887.11 = 2897.10 = 2907.09 = 2917.08 = 2927.07 = 2937.06 = 2947.05 = 2957.04 = 2967.03 = 2977.02 = 2987.01 = 2997.00 = 3006.99 = 3016.98 = 3026.97 = 3036.96 = 3046.95 = 3056.94 = 3066.93 = 3076.92 = 3086.91 = 3096.90 = 3106.89 = 3116.88 = 3126.87 = 3136.86 = 3146.85 = 3156.84 = 3166.83 = 3176.82 = 3186.81 = 3196.80 = 3206.79 = 3216.78 = 3226.77 = 3236.76 = 3246.75 = 3256.74 = 3266.73 = 3276.72 = 3286.71 = 3296.70 = 3306.69 = 3316.68 = 3326.67 = 3336.66 = 3346.65 = 3356.64 = 3366.63 = 3376.62 = 3386.61 = 339

6.60 = 3406.59 = 3416.58 = 3426.57 = 3436.56 = 3446.55 = 3456.54 = 3466.53 = 3476.52 = 3486.51 = 3496.50 = 3506.49 = 3516.48 = 3526.47 = 3536.46 = 3546.45 = 3556.44 = 3566.43 = 3576.42 = 3586.41 = 3596.40 = 3606.39 = 3616.38 = 3626.37 = 3636.36 = 3646.35 = 3656.34 = 3666.33 = 3676.32 = 3686.31 = 3696.30 = 3706.29 = 3716.28 = 3726.27 = 3736.26 = 3746.25 = 3756.24 = 3766.23 = 3776.22 = 3786.21 = 3796.20 = 3806.19 = 3816.18 = 3826.17 = 3836.16 = 3846.15 = 3856.14 = 3866.13 = 3876.12 = 3886.11 = 3896.10 = 3906.09 = 3916.08 = 3926.07 = 3936.06 = 3946.05 = 3956.04 = 3966.03 = 397

6.02 = 3986.01 = 3996.00 = 4005.99 = 4015.98 = 4025.97 = 4035.96 = 4045.95 = 4055.94 = 4065.93 = 4075.92 = 4085.91 = 4095.90 = 4105.89 = 4115.88 = 4125.87 = 4135.86 = 4145.85 = 4155.84 = 4165.83 = 4175.82 = 4185.81 = 4195.80 = 4205.79 = 4215.78 = 4225.77 = 4235.76 = 4245.75 = 4255.74 = 4265.73 = 4275.72 = 4285.71 = 4295.70 = 4305.69 = 4315.68 = 4325.67 = 4335.66 = 4345.65 = 4355.64 = 4365.63 = 4375.62 = 4385.61 = 4395.60 = 4405.59 = 4415.58 = 4425.57 = 4435.56 = 4445.55 = 4455.54 = 4465.53 = 4475.52 = 4485.51 = 4495.50 = 450

”RUN“ CONVERSION TABLE

Add 1 point for each hundredth of a second under 5.50

Time = Point Time = Points Time = Points Time = Points Time = Points Time = Points Time = Points

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PHONE

LOCATION OF COMPETITION

HOST ORGANIZATION

DATE/TIME OF COMPETITION

CONTACT PERSON

CITY/STATE

Total Participants

2016 BASEBALL DIVISION LOCAL RESULTS

AGE 7/8 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

AGE 9/10 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

AGE 11/12 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

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All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

AGE 9/10 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

AGE 11/12 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

AGE 13/14 NAME PHONE SCORE

All-AROUND CHAMPION

PITCH CHAMPION

HIT CHAMPION

RUN CHAMPION

• Local results are submitted online at www.PitchHitRun.com/admin• Please submit the results immediately following the competition• Below is a template of the Local results form• Please keep a copy of the results for your records

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

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