Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Germany

Free youth baseball clinic to feature Frank Catalanotto, Desi Relaford and Todd Haney

Colorado Springs, Colo. – German youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series. The MLBPAA’s first trip to Germany since the Legends for Youth baseball clinic series’ induction will feature former Rangers teammates Frank Catalanotto and Desi Relaford, as well as five-year MLB veteran Todd Haney. Catalanotto spent a 14 years in the majors, playing for the Tigers, Rangers, Blue Jays, Brewers and Mets, primarily as an outfielder. Relaford’s career spanned 11 seasons, becoming one of very few MLB players who has played almost every position, only missing catcher and first base. Haney spent time with the Expos, Cubs and Mets, mainly as a second baseman.* The clinics and autograph sessions will occur from Monday, June 15th through Sunday, June 21st, as listed below.

The clinics will take place across the country at various venues. Clinicians will train at stations including pitching, catching, base running and life skills for approximately 200 local youth ages 6 – 16. The clinics will conclude with an autograph session and baseball giveaways for children in attendance.

Full Clinic Schedule (All times listed in Central European Summer Time):

• Monday, June 15: Legends for Youth Clinic in Regensburg, Germany held at Die Armin-Wolf-Arena from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17: Legends for Youth Clinic in Mainz, Germany held at Baseball und Softball Club Mainz Athletics from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 19: Legends for Youth Clinic in Stuttgart, Germany held at DB-Baseballpark from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 21: Legends for Youth Clinic in Bonn, Germany held at Bonn Capitals Baseball from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

For more information regarding these events, please contact Nikki Warner, Director of Communications, at nikki@mlbpaa.com or visit www.baseballalumni.com.

*Clinicians subject to change.

About The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA)

MLBPAA was founded in 1982 with the mission of promoting baseball, raising money for charity and protecting the dignity of the game through its Alumni players. The MLBPAA is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO with a membership of more than 6,900, of which approximately 5,300 are Alumni and active players. Alumni players find the MLBPAA to be a vital tool to become involved in charity and community philanthropy. Follow @MLBPAA for Twitter updates.

About Legends for Youth Clinics

MLBPAA’s Legends for Youth clinics impact more than 15,000 children each year, allowing them the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from players who have left a lasting impact on the game of baseball. The MLBPAA has reached children across America and internationally in Australia, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, the United Kingdom and Venezuela, through the Legends for Youth clinic series. To donate to this program, visit baseballalumni.com/donate. The official hashtag of the Legends for Youth clinic series is #LFYClinic.

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