Established 1969
🏆Miami Lakes Optimist: MLB® Pitch, Hit & Run™ 2025 🏆
Show off your skills and compete for a chance to attend the MLB® World Series™!
📅 Event Date: April 26, 2025
🕚 Start Time: 11:00 AM. (please arrive by 10:45 AM)
📍 Location: MLO Club House
6411 NW 162nd St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
✅ Boys & girls ages 7–14 (as of Nov. 15, 2025)
✅ Must compete in either Baseball or Softball, not both
✅ Players must register online in advance
✅ Divisions:
- Baseball or Softball
- Ages 7-8
- Ages 9-10
- Ages 11-12
- Ages 13-14
EVENT FORMAT
Three skills-based competitions:
⚾ Pitch – Throw at a strike zone target (accuracy = points)
🦾 Hit – Hit off a tee for distance (scored by distance zones)
🏃 Run – Sprint 90 ft from home to first base (timed)
HOW TO QUALIFY
📍 Start at a Local Event
🏟️ Top scorers advance to Team Championships
⚾ The best move on to the Finals at the MLB® World Series™
✨ Automatic advancement for high-performing events or MLB/MiLB-hosted competitions
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
🔹 Participants must register in advance
🔹 Age verification (ID or school record) required
🔹 All equipment provided, but bats must meet MLB®/Softball standards
🔹 Safety gear (helmets) must be worn
🔹 Code of Conduct applies to all athletes, parents & coaches
🔹 No switching divisions after competing