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WMLL's annual Home Run Derby is a fundraising event for both WMLL and the Madison Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event in 2023 will take place on Saturday September 23rd on the Battista Field starting at 1:30 PM. The expected finish time of the event is 6:00 PM but is dependent on the number of competitors. A special guest from a duck pond to the north will be making a visit for the first hour of the event so don't be late!
REGISTER
Your registration helps us plan! Here is a link to the registration for the event:
Event Registration - Google Forms
For everyone who registers online before noon on Friday 9/22 you will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to DICK’s Sporting Goods.
The suggested donation for entry is $10 for all youth divisions, $20 for the adult divisions. Adults can enter multiple divisions for $30. Additional donations will gladly be accepted. Bring cash for registration fees, 50/50 raffle, and concessions (open all day).
VOLUNTEER (DIBS)
Running a HR Derby takes a lot of hands so we need volunteers to help out. We need people to help at the registration table as well as on and off the field support during the derby. For those who still need to meet their mandatory service credits (Dibs program) your sign-up will earn credits toward that program. Here is a link to the Dibs (note: make sure the filters include 9/23 in the date range and you can filter by Category to only see HR Derby)
https://www.wmll.org/dib_sessions
RULES
Objective: Hit the most “home runs” (= a fair ball hit that clears the specified home run distance in the air) before getting five “outs” (= any swing that does not result in a home run).
Pitching: Pitching in all divisions, except Rookie softball, will be done using a machine. Rookie softball which will hit from a tee.
Legal Bats: Participants in the High School & Adult baseball divisions must use a wood bat. Participants in all other divisions may use any bat legal for play at WMLL in the league for that age group (see below). While it is recommended that all participants provide their own bat, it may be possible to borrow a bat at the derby.
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Tiebreakers: If there is a tie in any division, all tied batters will compete in a one swing “swingâoff”, until only one batter remains. If there is still a tie after three tiebreaker rounds, the fourth round will be the final round with the winner being the batter who hits the ball the farthest in the air. If a division has no home runs hit, there will be a one round swing off with the winner being the batter who hits the ball the farthest in the air.
DIVISIONS & ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
An estimated schedule by division is being developed and a draft table is below. Please note this is subject to change slightly as the date approaches.
The Home Run Derby will start at 1:30 PM. Here are the divisions that will be used along with the fence distance, estimated start time of competition & recommended check-in time for each division.
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DIVISION |
Home Run Distance |
Check-In Time |
Est. Start Time |
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(note: softball is for females only, except Adult Slowpitch) |
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Rookie SB (DOB= 1/1/2015-12/31/2016) |
40' (from Tee) |
1:00PM |
1:30PM |
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Minor SB (DOB= 1/1/2013-12/31/2014) |
50' |
1:10PM |
1:40PM |
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Major SB (DOB= 1/1/2011-12/31/2012) |
75' |
1:20PM |
1:50PM |
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Rookie BB (DOB=9/1/2015-8/31/2017) |
60' |
1:45PM |
2:15PM |
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Minor BB (DOB= 9/1/2013-8/31/2015) |
100' |
2:10PM |
2:40PM |
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Junior SB (1/1/2009-12/31/2010) |
110' |
2:45PM |
3:15PM |
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Senior SB (1/1/2007-12/31/2008) |
120' |
3:00PM |
3:30PM |
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Major BB (DOB= 9/1/2011-8/31/2013) |
130' |
3:15PM |
3:45PM |
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Junior BB (DOB= 9/1/2009-8/31/2011) |
160' |
3:45PM |
4:15PM |
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Senior BB (DOB= 9/1/2007-8/31/2009) |
200’ |
4:15PM |
4:45PM |
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Adult (Female only) SB (Birthyear 2006 or earlier) |
100' |
4:30PM |
5:00PM |
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Adult Slowpitch SB |
200' |
4:45PM |
5:15PM |
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Adult BB Amateur (out of HS and has not hit a HR in derby) |
160' |
5:00PM |
5:30PM |
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Adult BB Pro |
200' |
5:15PM |
5:45PM |
Please contact Kraig Bodie at Kraig.bodie@hotmail.com or 218-780-8746