Home Run Derby II The Return of the Long Ball!

Manning Park in Redford will host the festivities for the second consecutive year!
 

     In just over three weeks, Manning Park in historical Redford Township will host the 2nd Annual Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby for the second consecutive year.  The date has been set for Sunday June 9th, and the event is once again scheduled for prime time with an official start time at 7:00 pm.  Pre-registration for participation will be required this year due to the heavy volume of participants during last years event.  Anyone wishing to participate can pre-register at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  by emailing your name, and putting Home Run Derby as the subject.  You will then receive a confirmation notice via email, and once you confirm your participation by responding to the confirmation email, you are registered, it's that simple!
     Manning Park is located on the corner of Glendale, and Marion, just three blocks east of Beach Daly!  Gates open at 6:00, Derby begins at 7:00.  Enjoy refreshments, meet celebrities, hit some home runs, shag fly balls, or just sit and enjoy the action from your favorite spot at Manning Park.  There will be no cash prize, but one lucky winner will be featured on the Mitten State Sports Report!  Several will compete, but only one will win!  Here are the rules:







                                                    Home Run Derby Rules






-  Wood, or wooden bats must be used.  If you do not have a wooden bat, one will be provided for you.  If it is ruled that a competitors bat is corked, that competitor and his bat will be immediately disqualified from the Derby.





- Must be 18 and over to compete.  Youngsters can shag fly balls.





-  Pre-registration is required!  Pre-register at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Participants who register first will hit last, participants who register last will hit first.





-  Both competitors, and fans will have the opportunity to shag fly balls and possibly rob batters of home runs.  Please be courteous, and respectful to other fans who are chasing down fly balls.





-  Each round consists of 27 outs.  Each swing that does not result in a home run is considered an out.  The amount of rounds will be determined by the number of participants.  The maximum number of rounds to be played will be three.  Home run totals will not transfer from round to round.  
 




-  Have fun! Have a good attitude!

Several will compete!  Only one will win!

Leave a comment or pre-register for the Derby at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com