Pertile Wins 2nd Annual Derby!

Tony Pertile won again at the 2nd Annual Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby!

     For the second year in a row, Tony Pertile claimed victory at the 2nd Annual Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby.  Manning Park in Redford hosted all of the festivities, and the weather couldn't have been nicer for this years event (76%, with 10-15 mile winds).  The hitting display began early when Pertile sent the first pitch he saw far over the fence in straight away centerfield.  Pertile went on to hit 12 homeruns setting a new Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby record for most homeruns in a single round.  For the second year in a row, each competitor was allowed 10 outs (which is any swing that doesn't result in a homerun), and the number of rounds played was one.  The original Derby rules allowed for 27 outs per competitor, but the executive decision was made to decrease the number to ten (both years).  In future Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby's, the number of outs allowed per competitor will now be 10. 

Pertile's quest for victory would not be denied!



 

 

 

 

 

      The Mitten State Sports Report sat down with this years Derby winner for a Q and A!









Mitten State Sports Report  Q.  How does it feel to be the winner of the Home Run Derby?



Tony Pertile  A.  It feels great!  Last year I was a nobody, then I won the Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby and became somebody!







Mitten State Sports Report  Q.  Will you compete in next years Home Run Derby?



Tony Pertile  A.  It's too early to say.  I do know that I will be logging on to the Mitten State Sports Report on a regular basis though!






Mitten State Sports Report  Q.  So you are a fan of the Mitten State Sports Report?



Tony Pertile  A.  Yes, Absolutely!  I've read them all; Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, Baseball Digest, but none of them give me what I get when I log onto the Mitten State Sports Report!  Auto racing, college baseball, college hockey, college basketball, OHL hockey, pro wrestling, and the list goes on and on!  Nobody else out there takes me deep inside the world of sports and entertainment in our great state of Michigan, while providing in depth information and analyzing teams and events not often covered by the local main stream media!  When I read it I feel like I jumped on some kind of journalistic sports car!   Keep up the outstanding work!






Mitten State Sports Report  Q.  Well that's all the questions I have.  It's great to know that the Mitten State Sports Report has good quality people for fans!



Tony Pertile  A  Hey, game recognizes game.

Pertile set a new record for most Home Runs in a single round with twelve!

 

Thanks to all that attended!  We'll see you again next year!

                                                       Photos taken by Leann Glass



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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

Answering Your Questions!

Tony Pertile won the 1st Annual "Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby".



     I decided to take this opportunity to answer some of your most commonly asked questions about the Mitten State Sports Report.  The power of social media enables us to interact with one another.  Your emails, and comments have lit up the inbox at  mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com
Here are the answers to your questions!








Q. How many people operate the Mitten States Sports Report?



A. I (Tony Pertile) do all of the writing, photography, editing, posting, and web design.  Friends, and family do contribute by attending games with me.   






Q. Who won the '1st Annual Mitten States Sports Home Run Derby'?


A. Tony Pertile claimed victory at the 1st Annual "Mitten States Sports Report Home Run Derby"at Manning Park in Redford.   The 98 degree temperature, along with 30 mile per hour wind gusts had a huge impact on keeping balls inside the park.  With only ten outs per contestant, it seemed as if nobody was going to hit one out.  Then with only two outs remaining, Pertile hit a moon shot to left field to secure victory.  Thanks to everyone who attended and we'll see you again next year!  Check out more photos from the derby!

Pertile hit a moon shot to left field to secure victory!

Thanks to everyone that attended and we'll see you again this year!

Q. Will there be more events to come?


A.  Yes.  I have several ideas for 2013.  Stay tuned to Mitten State Sports Report for the latest information regarding these events.






Q. Will there be an update to the 'Veterans Memorial Park Makeover' post? 


A. Yes.  As soon as the weather breaks I will be heading back out to Ann Arbor to check on the progress of the Veterans Memorial Park makeover.  This story is very important to several league baseball, and softball players that call this park their home. In a similar story, I will also be updating the progress of another renovation at nearby West Park.  This park also serves as a home for several baseball, and softball leagues throughout our area.

Stay tuned to the Mitten State Sports Report for the latest information about sports and entertainment!

   






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1st Annual Home Run Derby!

Manning Park in Redford will host the festivities!

 








     The Mitten State Sports Report will be hosting its first ever event in just over three weeks in beautiful Redford, Michigan.  On Saturday June 8th, the Mitten State Sports Report's 1st Annual Home Derby, will take place at Manning Park, and the event is scheduled for prime time (6:30 pm).  Manning Park is located on Glendale, just 3 blocks east of Beach Daly (On the corner of Glendale, and Marion). Glendale runs east and west, and is located between I96, and Plymouth Road.  Gates open at 6:00 pm, and the action starts at 6:30 pm.  Enjoy refreshments, meet celebrities, participate in the derby, shag fly balls, or view all the action from your favorite spot at Manning Park.  Several will compete, but only one will win.  Pre-register at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com, or register between 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm the night of the derby.  Competitors that register first will hit last, while competitors that register last will hit first.  Each competitor is guaranteed at least 10 swings of the stick.  There will be no cash prize for the winner, only the satisfaction of knowing that you may be the best home run hitter in the Mitten State, and possibly the world.  You will also be featured on Mitten State Sports Report!    Here are the rules:

Manning Park, home of the Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby

       








                                           Mitten State Sports Report Home Run Derby Rules!





-  Derby begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 8th.  Gates open at 6:00, pre-register online at tonypertile11@yahoo.com or at Manning Park between 6:00 - 6:15 the night of the event.


-  Must be 18 or over to compete. (youngsters can shag fly balls)


-  wood, or wooden bats must be used by all competitors.  If you do not have a wooden bat, one will be provided for you.  If it is ruled that a competitor's bat has been corked, that competitor, and his bat will be disqualified.


-  Each round consists of 10 outs.  An out is any swing that does not result in a home run.  The number of rounds will be determined by the number of competitors that participate.  The maximum number of rounds played will be three.  Home run totals will not carry over from round to round.


-  Both competitors, and fans will be aloud the oppurtunity to shag fly balls, and possibly rob batters of potential home runs.  Please be courteous, and respectful to everyone else who may be chasing down fly balls.


-  Competitors must stand at home plate, in the batters box, facing centerfield.


-  Have fun!  Have a good attitude!


                       
     So come out Saturday, June 8th and enjoy all the festivities!  It's the Mitten State Sports Report's 1st Annual Home Run Derby!  Be a part of it!

Take a look at historic Manning Park located in Redford.

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