Our Mission
At its very simplest, baseball/softball is a game that is played by boys and girls in backyards, parks, playgrounds, and sandlots. It is a time to be outdoors and spend with friends – old and new, an opportunity to be part of a team, and experience the highs of winning and the agony of defeat. This is what childhood is about – to play, be carefree, and just have a chance to a kid. In addition to its pure play element, the is also a powerful vehicle for youth development teaching important life lessons like teamwork, respect, keeping a commitment, and the art of winning and losing. It also helps build self-confidence, offers a constructive alternative for the key after-school hours, and gives kids positive role models in their coaches. It is a game that brings communities together - unifying people from different backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups, and socioeconomics as well as offering parents a way to connect with their kids.
Founded in 2005, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) believes in the power of sport to contribute to positive youth development and build community. PIFBS exists to remove equipment as a barrier to participation for underprivileged children around the world. PIFBS serves as an intermediary and connector between fans of the game, industry leaders, and the broader community to the kids who need the support the most. Over the past 20 years, PIFBS has donated $40 million in equipment to help more than 2.4 million children play ball in every state in the U.S. and 119 countries globally.
How Your Donations Help
- $250 Can fully equip one child 1 child
- $30 Provides a glove/helmet to one child 1 child
- $500 Provides bats and balls for one team 1 team (12 kids)
- $1,000 Equips one whole team 1 team (12 kids)
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Our Impact
about 2 months ago — Minneapolis, MN
Maverik Taylor – 6 years old Baseball has had a great impact on Maverik, helping him channel his energy in a positive way, as this hasn’t always been the case. The physical activity of the game keeps him active and healthy, while also improving his coordination and strength. As he continues to learn the game, Maverik is developing focus, patience, and discipline, especially when waiting for his turn or concentrating on the ball. Playing with teammates boosts his social skills, teaching him teamwork, communication, and how to support others. Baseball also builds his confidence, as he experiences both the thrill of success and the lessons in handling failure. The structure of practices and games gives him a sense of routine, helping him learn commitment and time management. Baseball has been truly been a blessing in Maverik’s life as a lot of what it has taught him he has struggled with in the past