The North Platte Area Sports Commission brings the 2019 Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby to North Platte on Saturday, April 27th at the American Legion/North Platte First Nationals Baseball Field. This fun and exciting youth competition is a free way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at the National Finals during MLB® All-Star Week™.

Boys and girls are divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U, and will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The Local Champions from both age divisions will advance to the Regional Level, and Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals, which will take place during the 2019 MLB® All-Star Week™ in Cleveland, Ohio.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. To pre-register or for more information, go to PlayNorthPlatte.com, or contact the local coordinator, Samantha Geisler at 308-221-6865. This is a FREE event for both participants and spectators.

North Platte Area Sports Commission strives to bring in bigger tournaments and more events for our youth! For more information on the North Platte Area Sports Commission go to PlayNorthPlatte.com! The North Platte Area Sports Commission is a division of the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau.