MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Reaches $31 Million in Grant Funding Following Successful 2023
Summary
In 2023, YDF issued 36 grants, along with hosting the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile, to improve the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs across the United StatesNEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) announced its full roster of 2023 grant recipients, benefitting 36 communities, in 24 states with over $3.6 million in funding. Recipients ranged from the NYC Police Foundation to the Parkwood Community Club in Nashville and Snug Harbor Little League, all who received the funding and support of impact-driving programs that contribute to the growth and development of youth baseball and softball across the country.In 2023, grants presented by YDF ranged from as large as $1 million to $3,000, showcasing the foundations ability to scale and cater to communities, municipalities, and youth leagues of all sizes and needs. Powered by YDF through a $1 million grant, the HBCU Swingman Classic is an All-Star experience for baseball student-athletes from Division-I programs at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Following this years event, YDF was proud to see three Swingman Classic participants selected in the MLB Draft, with two additional participants later signing as free agents.Additionally, YDF hosted the fourth annual Hank Aaron Invitational, providing an elite development experience to high school athletes which has already seen nine first round draft picks over the events lifespan. From local-based programs to the Hank Aaron Invitational and HBCU Swingman Classic, the foundation helps make youth baseball and softball more accessible creating economic opportunities, strengthening communities, and building character on and off the field.
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