Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Clinic Series to Hawaii
Free youth baseball clinic to feature Albie Lopéz, Ron Robinson and other MLB Alumni
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local 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. In partnership with Chevy Youth Baseball, the free clinics will feature former Indians teammates Albie Lopéz and Rene Gonzales, as well as nine-year MLB veteran Ron Robinson and right-handed pitcher Tyler Yates. Lopéz spent 11 years in the majors, playing for the Indians, Rays, Royals, Diamondbacks and Braves, winning a World Series with Arizona in 2001. Gonzales’ career spanned 13 seasons, mainly as an infielder, with the Orioles, Angels, Expos, Rockies, Rangers, Indians and Blue Jays. Robinson spent time with the Reds and Brewers after being signed as a first round draft pick with Cincinnati in 1980. A five-year MLB veteran, Yates became the first player drafted out of the University of Hawaii, Hilo when the Athletics drafted him in the 23rd round in 1998.* The clinics and autograph sessions will occur from Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 24th, as listed below.
The clinics will take place across the islands at various venues. Each of the four clinics will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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 for children in attendance.
Full Clinic Schedule (All times listed in Hawaii Standard Time):
- Monday, July 20: Legends for Youth Clinic in Waipahu, Hawaii held at Central Oahu Regional Park.
- Tuesday, July 21: Legends for Youth Clinic in Hilo, Hawaii held at Kawanaakoa Field.
- Wednesday, July 22: Legends for Youth Clinic in Līhu‘e, Hawaii held at Līhu‘e County Park.
- Thursday, July 23: Legends for Youth Clinic in Wailuku, Hawaii held at Maehara Baseball Stadium.
For more information regarding these events, please contact Devon Thrasher, Special Events Coordinator, at devon@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 7,400, of which approximately 5,600 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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