All players, other than Instructional Division (T-Ball), are required to try out.  Every effort must be made to have the players there at their scheduled time.   

Players should dress comfortably and wear sneakers.  We ask that each player bring their own glove, bat, and batting helmet.  We will have extras on hand if needed.

If you absolutely are unable to make it at the scheduled time, please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible.  We will do our best to make other arrangements, but we cannot guarantee anything.
 

Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run (PHR) is a FREE, 1-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14* that is simple to host. PHR is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball and can be hosted by any organization, league, civic group or set of volunteers in the community. An administrative kit is provided and the competition is free of charge for participants and hosts.

Participants compete in either the Baseball Division or Softball Division and have the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition including Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships, and the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week. Providing this great opportunity for your community is as easy as:

LEVELS OF COMPETITION

• Local Competition - early 2019 – Early/Mid May

  • All-Around, Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions advance from EACH division age group.

  • Sectional Competition - Mid May-Early June**

    • Each Sectional is part of an MLB team’s geographic market.

    • All-Around Champions in each division age group are ELIGIBLE to advance.

    • The top 3 scores in each division age group among the Sectional All Around Champions within each MLB geographic market will advance to the Team Championships.***

  • MLB Team Championship - June (weekends)

    • Held in all 30 Major League Ballparks.

    • Participants must place first in their age group to be ELIGIBLE to advance. The top 3 scores in each division age group out of all 30 MLB Team Championships will advance to the National Finals.***

  • National Finals - MLB All-Star Week

    • National Finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to MLB All-Star Week. Finalists will participate in an array of festivities upon arrival, including competing on-field prior to shagging fly balls during the Home Run Derby!

PRIZES/AWARDS: At each level of competition competitors will receive an item for their participation. Prizes at different levels of competition include certificates, medals, trophies, and other awards. National Finalists receive a trip to MLB All-Star Week.

* Competitors compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2019.

** Weather permitting, specific dates within your market will be available upon determination of each Team Championship date.

*** Advancement notified by PHR Headquarters. All-Around Champions at the Sectional and Team Championship do NOT automatically advance.

The HTRBA Night at the Thunder is scheduled for Thursday, May 16. Tickets can be ordered through your Team Parent for $11 each. A portion of each ticket is returned to HTRBA as a donation. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

Players in uniform will be able to parade around the field before the game, as well as stand with a Trenton Thunder player on the field during the National Anthem. There will be a fireworks display following the game. As an added bonus, it is also "Thirsty Thursday", so there will be discounted adult beverages during the game.

HTRBA is also the designated organization for that night’s in-stadium 50/50.

Order your tickets now! Last year, we sold over 300 tickets and the kids all had a great time.