Fun Over Guns at the 3rd Annual Rube Foster Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational.

 

Fun Over Guns at the 3rd Annual Rube Foster Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational


Pastor Kyev Tatum, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, FW Parks & Recreation and the Black On Base Negro League proudly present the 3rd Annual Rube Foster Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational, a dynamic event uniting sportsmanship, history, and community on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Gateway Park in Fort Worth, Texas. This year, the Invitational incorporates the Fun Over Guns Initiative, delivering a powerful message of hope, unity, and opportunity through the game of baseball and softball.





Honoring Rube Foster: The Father of Black Baseball


The event pays tribute to Andrew “Rube” Foster, an iconic trailblazer and visionary in the world of baseball. Known as the “Father of Black Baseball,” Foster founded the Negro National League in 1920, creating a platform for African American athletes to showcase their talents despite the segregation of the time.


Long before founding the league, Foster displayed his legendary pitching skills as part of the Fort Worth Colts in 1901 and 1902. While playing in Fort Worth, Foster honed his craft and established himself as a rising star, laying the foundation for a career that would later revolutionize the sport. His time in Fort Worth serves as a powerful reminder of the city’s role in baseball history and its ongoing legacy of fostering talent and excellence.





What Is the Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational?


The Rube Foster Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational is a proud collaboration with Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Pitch, Hit & Run, Texas Rangers Baseball, and the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation programs, offering boys and girls ages 7-14 a chance to showcase their baseball and softball skills. This free event tests participants in three essential areas:

1. Pitching – Accuracy in throwing strikes to a designated target.

2. Hitting – Power and precision of hits from a stationary tee.

3. Running – Speed in a timed sprint from base to base.


Top performers will have the opportunity to advance to the Team Championship and potentially compete during the 2025 MLB World Series Finals, shining on baseball’s biggest stage.





Fun Over Guns Initiative: A Celebration of Life and Community


In addition to celebrating Rube Foster’s legacy, this year’s Invitational highlights the Fun Over Guns Initiative, a community-driven effort to provide youth with alternatives to violence. Through sports, mentorship, and engagement, Fun Over Guns empowers young people to make positive choices and build brighter futures.


The initiative’s inclusion at the event underscores the transformative power of baseball and softball, offering participants a chance to develop skills, form connections, and focus on constructive goals. Families attending the Invitational will enjoy:

• Skill-Building Competitions: Designed to encourage teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Connect with local coaches, role models, and community leaders.

• Family Resources: Access to organizations dedicated to youth development and violence prevention.

• Celebratory Atmosphere: Stories of hope and encouragement that inspire resilience and unity.





Exclusive Benefits for Participants


All participants will receive:

• Complimentary 2025 MLB.tv subscriptions.

• Discounts on MLB-licensed merchandise and equipment.

• Access to virtual and in-person youth baseball and softball programming.

• The opportunity to compete on the national stage during the 2025 MLB World Series!


Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: Gateway Park, Fort Worth, TX 76117

• Cost: Free!

• Age Divisions: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 (Age as of November 15, 2025)


For updates, tips, and registration, follow Instagram: @mlbpitchhitrun and Twitter/X: @pitchhitrun.


Why It Matters


The Rube Foster Pitch, Hit, & Run Invitational and Fun Over Guns Initiative embody the spirit of Rube Foster’s enduring legacy—breaking barriers, fostering excellence, and bringing communities together. In a time where youth need positive influences and constructive outlets, this event stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity.





Fun Over Guns. Dreams Over Fear. Community Over Division.


Join us on May 31, 2025, at Gateway Park in Fort Worth. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future—one pitch, one hit, and one run at a time.


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