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WELCOME Major League Baseball ® and Aquafina ® would like to thank you for participating in the exciting Aquafina ® Major League Baseball ® PITCH, HIT & RUN™ competition. This national skills program provides boys and girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting & running abilities. PITCH, HIT & RUN™ is administered nationally by LEJ Sports Group. The competition is easy to execute and the program includes four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2009 MLB ® All-Star Game ® . 1

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WELCOME

Major League Baseball® and Aquafina® would like to thank you for participating in the excitingAquafina® Major League Baseball® PITCH, HIT & RUN™ competition. This national skills program providesboys and girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting & running abilities.

PITCH, HIT & RUN™ is administered nationally by LEJ Sports Group. The competition is easy toexecute and the program includes four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2009MLB® All-Star Game®.

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GAME DAY LINE-UPWelcome Page 1

Mission Statement/Program Overview Page 3

Levels of Competition Page 4

Competition Rules Page 5

Who Is Awarded and Who Advances Page 6-7

PITCH Page 8-9

HIT Page 10-11

RUN Page 12-13

Point Scoring System Page 14

Suggested Equipment Page 15

Local/Sectional Coordinator’s Responsibilities Page 16

Birth Date/Age Chart/Sponsorships Page 17

Conversion Tables/Scoresheets/Results Page 18-26

Organizations/Notes Page 27-28

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MISSION STATEMENTPITCH, HIT & RUN™

To provide youngsters across the country with an opportunity to participate, free of charge, in anexciting baseball skills competition; to provide youth organizations with an easily administered programthat communicates effectively, supplies consistent and timely information, and delivers all materials onschedule in an effort to provide the highest quality program of its kind.

PITCH, HIT & RUN™ is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the "FUN" elementof baseball competition. Since there is no registration fee for this program, every boy and girl, ages7-14, will have a chance to compete. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball:pitching, hitting & running.

PROGRAM OVERVIEWPARTICIPANTS

All participants must fill out a registration/waiver form obtained from selected civic and youthorganizations. Boys and girls, ages 7-14, must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismalrecord for age verification. Any participant who competes in more than one local competition will bedisqualified from the PITCH, HIT & RUN™ competition.

AGE GROUPS

The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together (ageis determined as of July 17, 2009). See age verification chart on page 17.

STRUCTURE

PITCH, HIT & RUN™ is established in geographic regions surrounding each Major League Baseball teammarket. The regions encompass neighboring states, when necessary, to ensure the availability of theprogram to all young baseball fans. Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition –Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and National Finals.

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LEVELS OF COMPETITIONThere are four levels of competition that a youngster has the opportunity to advance through to par-ticipate in the National Finals. These levels are: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and theNational Finals.

Local Level March 1 – mid May*

Each host organization may conduct as many Local competitions as needed. It is recommended thata Local competition consist of a minimum of thirty (30) youngsters. It is also recommended that Localsbe held from March 1st to mid-May. If you have questions as to the last date to host a Local competition,please contact PHR Headquarters.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to have a youngster advance to subsequentlevels, your Local competition and all registration forms must be on file at PITCH, HIT &RUN™ Headquarters in order to deem your Local competition "official."

Sectional Level mid May – early June*

The second level of competition consists of the Champions from the Local competition. These competitionsshould be held as soon as the Locals are completed in that geographic area (i.e. several Locals feedinto one Sectional competition that represents a specific geographic area).

Team Championship June 1 – 30

This level of competition will be hosted at the thirty (30) Major League Baseball® ballparks. TeamChampionships will be conducted throughout weekends in June.

National Finals July 12 – 14

The final level of competition concludes at the 2009 MLB® All-Star Game® in St. Louis, MO. The topyoungsters will compete for the National Championship during 2009 MLB® All-Star Week™.

*The dates listed above are "suggested dates". Weather permitting, the competition begins nationwidein March. The date of the Team Championship in each Major League Baseball® market will determinehow late a corresponding Sectional competition may be scheduled.

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COMPETITION RULESTiebreakers

In the event of a tie for the All-Around Champion, the youngster winning more individual events (Pitching,Hitting or Running), among those involved with the tie, will be named the All-Around Champion.If a tie still exists, the youngster with the higher Hitting score, among those involved with the tie, will benamed the All-Around Champion. If a tie still exists, the Running scores of those involved with the tie willbe used to determine the All-Around Champion.

In the event of a tie for an individual skill champion (Pitching Champion, Hitting Champion or RunningChampion), there is no tiebreaker. At the Local level, all competitors tying for 1st in each skill eventshould advance to the Sectional competition and administrators should contact PHR Headquarters foradditional ribbon(s). However, if a competitor ties for first in an individual skill with the minimum score(50 points), he/she should not be awarded or earn advancement based on that skill.

Eligibility

• The competition is free for all participants.

• All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate.- see age verification chart on page 17.

• All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification. Failure to provide proof of age may result in disqualification.

• All participants must submit a signed registration/waiver form to the local administrator.

• Any participant who competes in more than one local competition shall be disqualified.

Miscellaneous

• NO METAL SPIKES ARE ALLOWED.

• In the event of threatening weather conditions, cancellations and rescheduling will be determinedby PITCH, HIT & RUN™ officials at the competition site.

• Major League Baseball®, LEJ Sports Group, and state coordinators and organizers of PITCH,HIT & RUN™ reserve the right to make rulings and recommendations regarding PITCH, HIT & RUN™ determined to be in the best interest of the program. All rulings and recommendations are final.

• Participation in PITCH, HIT & RUN™ authorizes Major League Baseball®, Aquafina® and LEJ Sports Group to use participant’s name, likeness and other personality rights for promotional use without compensation.

Note: Research has shown that it will take each participant approximately two (2) minutes to completethe competition. Considering this time allotment, if you are expecting 200 kids or more, be preparedto have two (2) fields available or consider having two (2) separate competitions. If only one (1) fieldis accessible, two (2) days of competition may be needed.

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WHO IS AWARDED & WHO ADVANCESPITCH, HIT & RUN™ consists of four (4) levels of competition: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championshipsand National Finals. Below is a list of who receives awards and who has the opportunity to advanceto the next level.

Local CompetitionEach Local host will award the following participants in each age group:

All-Around Champion Pitching ChampionAll-Around Runner-Up Hitting ChampionAll-Around Third Place Running Champion

The youngsters that advance to the Sectional competition in each age group are:*All-Around Champion **Hitting Champion**Pitching Champion **Running Champion

*Please keep in mind that the All-Around Champion can also be the Pitching, Hitting and/or RunningChampion.**Any competitors who tie for 1st in the Pitching, Hitting or Running at the Local level advance to theSectional competition (unless competitors tie for 1st with the minimum score of 50 points, in which case thosecompetitors would not advance based on that skill).

IMPORTANT NOTE: All registration forms must be on file at PITCH, HIT & RUN™ Headquartersto advance the qualifying youngsters to the subsequent levels of competition.

Sectional CompetitionAll scores are reset to zero and each youngster participates in ALL three (3) components of the PITCH,HIT & RUN™ competition. If the youngster was an individual skill Champion at a Local Competition, he/shestill participates in all three events.

Each Sectional host will award the following participants in each age group:1st, 2nd and 3rd Place All-Around - MedalsAll Participants - Certificate

The youngsters that have the opportunity to advance to the Team Championship are the 1st place All-Around Champions in each of the age groups. The All-Around Champions DO NOT auto-matically advance to the Team Championship. His/her score must be compared to the otherSectional All-Around Champions in that Major League Baseball team market in order to determinethe top four (4) scorers in each age group competing at the Team Championship. All Sectional All-AroundChampions will be notified by PITCH, HIT & RUN™ Headquarters as to their advancement.

A youngster MUST be the 1st Place All-Around Champion in his/her age group in order to have theopportunity to advance to the Team Championship.

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Team ChampionshipAll scores are reset to zero and each participant competes in all three (3) events. All participants willreceive the following:

PITCH, HIT & RUN™ HatPITCH, HIT & RUN™ T-shirtTeam Championship AwardThree (3) tickets to the game

The 1st Place All-Around Team Champion in each age group has the opportunity to advance to theNational Finals. All thirty (30) Major League Baseball® All-Around Team Champions DONOT automatically advance to the National Finals. His/her score is compared nationally to theother thirty (30) Major League Baseball® All-Around Team Champions to determine the top scorers ineach age group advancing to the National Finals.

National FinalsAll scores are again reset to zero and each participant competes in all three (3) events. The Finalswill be held at the 2009 MLB® All-Star Game®. The National Champions in each age group will behonored.

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PITCH

Objective: The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikesfrom 45 feet to a designated “Strike Zone” target. A pitch hitting ANY portion of the target will be deemeda strike.

Suggested Equipment:• Six (6) baseballs

• “Strike Zone” target (provided by LEJ Sports Group)

• Pitching rubber (flat) or chalk (pitching mound is optional, but not required)

• Cable Ties (provided by LEJ Sports Group)

Note: Experience has shown that the above equipment listed is the minimumnecessary to conduct a successful competition. It is important to have additionalnumbers in case of equipment failures.

Procedure:• Each competitor receives six pitches to hit the designated “Strike Zone” target 45 feet away.

• The “Strike Zone” target (17" x 30" banner) reflects a standard MLB™ strike zone.

• It is recommended that the “Strike Zone“ target be adhered to a backstop/fence or net with theprovided Cable Ties. The bottom of the “Strike Zone“ target should measure 20 inches from theground.

• The competitor must start from the pitching rubber or chalk line and deliver each ball to the“Strike Zone” target. Treat the rubber/chalk line just as you would a pitchingrubber in a real game. One foot remains in contact with the rubber/chalk line until the ball isreleased, at which point both feet may follow through and finish in front of the rubber/chalk line.

• Each attempt hitting ANY portion of the “Strike Zone“ target is worth 75 points.

Reminder: THERE IS NO TIEBREAKER IN THE PITCH COMPETITION

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Suggested Staff and Field Set-Up:Judge: Stands at the pitching rubber/chalk line to ensure the competitor has at least one foot

touching during the delivery.Judge: Determines the number of pitches hitting the “Strike Zone“ target.Scorer: Records the number of pitches hitting the “Strike Zone“ target and points earned on the

scoresheet.

Scoring:• Score is based on the number of pitches that hit ANY portion of the “Strike Zone“ target.

• Each participant will receive six pitches.

• Each pitch hitting the “Strike Zone“ target is worth 75 points.

• If the participant does not hit any portion of the target, he/she will receive zero points for that pitch.

• If the competitor fails to hit the “Strike Zone” target in his/her six attempts, he/she will receivethe minimum score of 50 points.

Reminder: In the event of a tie for the Pitching Champion, there is no tiebreaker. At theLocal level, administrators should contact PHR Headquarters for an additional ribbon(s)and all competitors tying for 1st should advance to the Sectional competition.

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45'-THROW LINE

17" x 30" strike zone

JUDGE

JUDGESCORER

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HIT

Objective: The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor’s ability to hit a baseball from astationary tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will bemeasured for distance and accuracy.

Suggested Equipment• One (1) adjustable batting tee

• Five (5) baseballs

• Two (2) different sized aluminum bats (recommended sizes: 28 & 32 inch).

Note: Participants may use their own equipment. If a participant brings his/her own bat, it must be made available to all others competing.

• Measuring tape (at least 250 feet, positioned 50 feet away from the front of home plate, through second base toward straight-away centerfield).

• String (used to determine accuracy).

• Six (6) small bean bags/flags used to mark each hit.

Note: Experience has shown that the above equipment listed is the minimumnecessary to conduct a successful competition. It is important to have additional numbers in case of equipment failures.

Procedure• Each competitor will be allowed three swings in an attempt to hit the ball.

• A swing and a miss counts as one attempt (one swing = one attempt).

• A running or walking start is not permitted. Participant may take a single stride step, but cannottake multiple steps in attempt to hit the ball from a walking or running start.

• Only the best attempt, as determined by the administrator, will count toward a competitor’s score.

Measuring• Two spotters are essential for accurately measuring the distance.

• Positioned 50 feet in front of home plate, the measuring tape should run through the pitchers rubber and second base to centerfield.

• For each ball hit, Spotters A or B mark the spot where each ball first lands on the fly, not where the ball stops rolling.

• After the competitor’s third and final attempt, the administrator will determine the best hit and measure that attempt. If two or more hits are too close to differentiate, then both or all of theattempts should be measured, with only the best attempt scored.

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LINE CONTROLXXX-LINE

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SPOTTER-BSPOTTER-A

(2)(1)

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Measure the hitter’s best attempt by using the following method:1. Spotters A & B stand on opposite sides of the tape measure, holding several bean bags/flags tomark the initial landing of the batted balls. A string (50 foot minimum) lies perpendicular to the tapemeasure. After final attempt is marked, the spotters determine the best attempt to measure (see dia-gram point 1).2. Once the best attempt is located, Spotter A goes to marked spot (point 1). Then, Spotter B standson the tape measure holding the other end of the string (point 2). Spotter A walks towards the tapemeasure keeping the string tight (point 3).3. Upon reaching the tape measure, Spotter A calculates the inaccuracy of the hit and the distancetraveled. Distance traveled – inaccuracy + initial 50 feet = total distance (see example on p. 14).4. Record total distance and see provided HIT Conversion Table to determine the total points earned.

Suggested Staff and Field Set Up:Spotters A & B: Mark the spots where each ball first lands and determine each competitor’s

best hit. Measure the distance of the best attempt and subtract the inaccuracy.Line Control: Keeps the line orderly and assists in ball retrieval.Scorer: Records measurements on scoresheet and uses provided HIT Conversion

Table to calculate total point score.Administrator: Places ball on tee.

Scoring• Scores will be based on distance and accuracy.

• If the competitor fails to hit the ball in his/her three attempts, he/she will receive the minimumscore of 50 points.

• If a ball carries over a fence, continue to measure if at all possible. If not, use your best judgement.If the ball hits the fence on a fly, the measurement should be the distance from home plate tothe fence.

• A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for a hit of less than 50 feet.

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RUN

Objective: The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor’s speed in a sprint covering

160 feet from second base, touching third, and across home plate.

IMPORTANT:Taking into consideration the variation in distances between bases for different organized youthbaseball programs and age groups, the national standard will be 80 feet. Youth fields with 60-footor 90-foot base paths can easily be adjusted to accommodate 80-foot distances. For competitionconsistency, the competitor must run 160 total feet.

If the bases are 60 feet in distance, then the runner must start from 40 feet behind second basetowards right-center field, and must run along a straight line toward third base and continue tohome plate before the timer stops the clock (100+60=160 feet).

If the bases are 90 feet apart, then the runner starts 20 feet in front of second base, towards thirdbase, and runs the regular route to home (70+90=160 feet).

Suggested Equipment• Three (3) bases (bases should be anchored or strapped in place securely)

• One (1) digital stopwatch

Note: Experience has shown that the above equipment listed is the minimum necessary to conducta successful competition. It is important to have additional numbers in case of equipment failures.

Procedure• The competitor will start at second base or the indicated start line.

• He/she will begin from a standing start, and begin running when the administrator yells GO!

• The runner will be timed from the moment he/she leaves second base, touches an anchored third base, and crosses home plate. No sliding is allowed.

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Suggested Staff and Field Set Up:

Starter: Stands at second base and yells "GO!" to designate when the competitor is to begin running.

Judge: Positioned at third base to insure that all runners successfully tag.Timer: Located at home plate, begins timing when the starter yells, "GO!" and stops when the

runner tags home plate.Scorer: Records all times and uses RUN Conversion Table to determine total point value.

Scoring:

• The runner must touch third base and home plate for the time to be official. If a runner misses a base,he/she will receive the minimum score of 50 points and not be given the opportunity to run again.

• The runner will be given only one warning for a false start. If a competitor false starts a secondtime, he/she will receive the minimum score of 50 points.

• A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for intentionally sliding into home plate.

• A Conversion Table is provided to easily translate the time into a point total.

• A competitor will receive the minimum score of 50 points for a time of more than 11 seconds.

JUDGE

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TIMER

SCORER

FINISH---------------------

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POINT SCORING SYSTEMA competitor’s distance or time event will be converted into a composite point total.Conversion Tables are provided (pages 19-21), which will allow administrators to easily tabulatepoint totals.

PITCHTotal points based on six (6) pitches to a designated “Strike Zone” target.

• Each throw hitting the “Strike Zone” target = 75 points.

• Competitor must have one foot touching the rubber/chalkline when the pitch is released.

• Failure to hit the “Strike Zone” target will result in the minimum score of 50 points.

Example: Hitting two (2) of six (6) pitching targets = 150 points. Hitting five (5) of six (6) pitchingtargets = 375 points

HITTotal Points based on the best distance of a competitor’s three (3) attempts.

• Round up or down to the nearest foot.

• A hit of less than 50 feet will result in the minimum score of 50 points.

Example: A competitor hits the ball 129’6" (rounded up to 130’), but the ball lands ten (10) feet tothe left of the measuring tape. The score would be 130 - 10 = 120 feet. Add the initial 50 feet fora total of 170 feet. Use the Conversion Table and convert 170 feet to 340 points.

RUN Total points based on the competitor’s time from second base to home plate.

• A time of more than eleven seconds will result in the minimum score of 50 points.

• One false start is allowed.

• Competitor must touch third base and home plate. If not, the minimum score of 50 points is received.

Example: A time of 8.22 seconds equals 328 points. A time of 11.25 seconds equals 50 points.

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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR COMPETITIONS

Five (5) administratorsTape Measure (at least 250 feet)Weights or object to hold tape measure in placeSix (6) baseballs (any type of standard hardball)Six (6) flags or bean bagsOne (1) digital stopwatchString (non-elastic; minimum of 50 feet)One (1) Strike Zone Target*One (1) Pitching Rubber/Chalk LineFour (4) Cable Ties*Conversion Tables*Two (2) baseball batsOne (1) adjustable batting teeWriting utensilsClipboardHandbookScoresheets (back of the handbook)Registration form/liability waiver*Participation cards for all participants*Table for registrationCalculator

To be provided*(Note: Experience has shown that the above equip-ment listed is the minimum necessary to conduct a successful competition. It is important to have addition-al numbers in case of equipment failures.)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR COMPETITIONS

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LOCAL COMPETITION COORDINATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES1. Register online at www.mlb.com/phr2. Receive information/materials necessary to host a competition.3. Promote your competition through your promotional posters, newspaper advertisements/

announcements and press releases (provided in your promotional packet). The responsibility topromote your competition is optional, but is highly encouraged.

4. Make copies of scoresheets as needed for your competition.5. Staff and administrate competition.6. Award participants and distribute Sectional Advancement Letter (to be provided by PHR Headquarters).

If you have not received Sectional information by May 1st, please contact National Headquarters.7. Submit Local competition results via www.mlb.com/phradmin. If you encounter problems submitting

results, please contact PHR Headquarters.8. Mail all registration forms to PHR Headquarters (prepaid envelope provided in kit):

PITCH, HIT & RUN™ Headquartersc/o LEJ Sports Group

4015 Wetherburn WayNorcross, GA [email protected]

All registration forms must be submitted AFTER YOUR EVENT to qualify your Local Competition as an"official" PITCH, HIT & RUN™ Competition, and to have your youngsters advance to subsequent levels.

SECTIONAL COMPETITION COORDINATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive information/materials necessary to host a competition.

2. Receive a list of competitors from PHR Headquarters or your State Coordinator.

3. Make copies of scoresheets as needed for your competition.

4. Staff and administrate competition with all qualifiers competing in all three events.

5. Award participants and announce the following statement: "Congratulations! All 1st Place All-AroundChampions are now eligible to advance to the Team Championship, but first your scores arecompared to the other Sectional All-Around Champions in our Major League Baseball market andthe top 4 scorers will advance to the Team Championship. Please make sure we have accuratecontact information for you, as PHR Headquarters will contact each All-Around Champion to notifyyou of your advancement status."

6. Submit Sectional competition results form (to be provided by email) to PHR Headquarters immediatelyfollowing your competiton.

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BIRTH DATE/AGE VERIFICATION CHART(Age as of July 17, 2009)

Age 7/8 July 18, 2000 to July 17, 2002

Age 9/10 July 18, 1998 to July 17, 2000

Age 11/12 July 18, 1996 to July 17, 1998

Age 13/14 July 18, 1994 to July 17, 1996

Youngsters must provide a copy of a birth certificate or baptismal recordbefore participating at every level of competition.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL® SPONSORSHIP REGULATIONS

Aquafina® is the title sponsor of this Major League Baseball® program. Therefore, no additionalsponsorship may be solicited by state associations or local organizations. If not for the funding ofMajor League Baseball® and its sponsors, this program would not be free for the participants.

To help publicize and promote the Aquafina® Major League Baseball® PITCH, HIT & RUN™ competition,LEJ Sports Group will be aligning media partners in your market. We may contact your organizationfor further assistance in developing these media contacts.

Due to strict Major League Baseball® regulations and applicable law use of the PITCH, HIT & RUN™logo or any wordmark, logo or other trademark of Major League Baseball®, any of the 30 MajorLeague™ Clubs or any of their affiliated entities must be approved through LEJ Sports Group andMajor League Baseball®.

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CONVERSION TABLESSCORESHEETS

& RESULTS

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0 = 50

1 = 75

2 = 150

3 = 225

4 = 300

5 = 375

6 = 450

”PITCH” CONVERSION TABLE

Number of Targets Hit = Points

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”HIT” CONVERSION TABLEDistance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points Distance = Points

ADD2 points for

each foot over275 feet.

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<50 = 5050 = 10051 = 10252 = 10453 = 10654 = 10855 = 11056 = 11257 = 11458 = 11659 = 11860 = 12061 = 12262 = 12463 = 12664 = 12865 = 13066 = 132 67 = 13468 = 13669 = 13870 = 14071 = 14272 = 14473 = 14674 = 14875 = 15076 = 15277 = 15478 = 15679 = 15880 = 16081 = 16282 = 16483 = 16684 = 16885 = 17086 = 17287 = 17488 = 176 89 = 17890 = 18091 = 18292 = 184

93 = 18694 = 18895 = 19096 = 19297 = 19498 = 19699 = 198100 = 200101 = 202102 = 204103 = 206104 = 208105 = 210106 = 212107 = 214108 = 216109 = 218110 = 220111 = 222112 = 224113 = 226114 = 228115 = 230116 = 232117 = 234118 = 236119 = 238120 = 240121 = 242122 = 244123 = 246124 = 248125 = 250126 = 252127 = 254128 = 256129 = 258130 = 260131 = 262132 = 264133 = 266134 = 268135 = 270136 = 272

137 = 274138 = 276 139 = 278140 = 280141 = 282 142 = 284143 = 286144 = 288145 = 290146 = 292147 = 294148 = 296149 = 298150 = 300151 = 302152 = 304153 = 306154 = 308155 = 310156 = 312157 = 314158 = 316159 = 318160 = 320161 = 322162 = 324163 = 326164 = 328165 = 330166 = 332167 = 334168 = 336169 = 338170 = 340171 = 342172 = 344173 = 346174 = 348175 = 350176 = 352177 = 354178 = 356179 = 358180 = 360

181 = 362182 = 364183 = 366184 = 368185 = 370186 = 372187 = 374188 = 376189 = 378190 = 380191 = 382192 = 384193 = 386194 = 388195 = 390196 = 392197 = 394198 = 396199 = 398200 = 400201 = 402202 = 404203 = 406204 = 408205 = 410206 = 412207 = 414208 = 416209 = 418210 = 420211 = 422212 = 424213 = 426214 = 428215 = 430216 = 432217 = 434218 = 436219 = 438220 = 440221 = 442222 = 444223 = 446224 = 448

225 = 450226 = 452227 = 454228 = 456229 = 458230 = 460231 = 462232 = 464233 = 466234 = 468235 = 470236 = 472237 = 474238 = 476239 = 478240 = 480241 = 482242 = 484243 = 486244 = 488245 = 490246 = 492247 = 494248 = 496249 = 498250 = 500251 = 502252 = 504253 = 506254 = 508255 = 510256 = 512257 = 514258 = 516259 = 518260 = 520261 = 522262 = 524263 = 526264 = 528265 = 530266 = 532267 = 534268 = 536

269 = 538270 = 540271 = 542272 = 544273 = 546274 = 548275 = 550

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>11.00 = 5011.00 = 5010.99 = 5110.98 = 5210.97 = 5310.96 = 5410.95 = 5510.94 = 5610.93 = 5710.92 = 5810.91 = 5910.90 = 6010.89 = 6110.88 = 6210.87 = 6310.86 = 6410.85 = 6510.84 = 6610.83 = 6710.82 = 6810.81 = 6910.80 = 7010.79 = 7110.78 = 7210.77 = 7310.76 = 7410.75 = 7510.74 = 7610.73 = 7710.72 = 7810.71 = 7910.70 = 8010.69 = 8110.68 = 8210.67 = 8310.66 = 8410.65 = 8510.64 = 8610.63 = 8710.62 = 8810.61 = 8910.60 = 9010.59 = 9110.58 = 9210.57 = 9310.56 = 9410.55 = 9510.54 = 9610.53 = 9710.52 = 9810.51 = 9910.50 = 10010.49 = 10110.48 = 10210.47 = 10310.46 = 10410.45 = 10510.44 = 10610.43 = 107

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9.83 = 1679.82 = 1689.81 = 1699.80 = 1709.79 = 1719.78 = 1729.77 = 1739.76 = 1749.75 = 1759.74 = 1769.73 = 1779.72 = 1789.71 = 1799.70 = 1809.69 = 1819.68 = 1829.67 = 1839.66 = 1849.65 = 1859.64 = 1869.63 = 1879.62 = 1889.61 = 1899.60 = 1909.59 = 1919.58 = 1929.57 = 1939.56 = 1949.55 = 1959.54 = 1969.53 = 1979.52 = 1989.51 = 1999.50 = 2009.49 = 2019.48 = 2029.47 = 2039.46 = 2049.45 = 2059.44 = 2069.43 = 2079.42 = 2089.41 = 2099.40 = 2109.39 = 2119.38 = 2129.37 = 2139.36 = 2149.35 = 2159.34 = 2169.33 = 2179.32 = 2189.31 = 2199.30 = 2209.29 = 2219.28 = 2229.27 = 2239.26 = 2249.25 = 225

9.24 = 2269.23 = 2279.22 = 2289.21 = 2299.20 = 2309.19 = 2319.18 = 2329.17 = 2339.16 = 2349.15 = 2359.14 = 2369.13 = 2379.12 = 2389.11 = 2399.10 = 2409.09 = 2419.08 = 2429.07 = 2439.06 = 2449.05 = 2459.04 = 2469.03 = 2479.02 = 2489.01 = 2499.00 = 2508.99 = 2518.98 = 2528.97 = 2538.96 = 2548.95 = 2558.94 = 2568.93 = 2578.92 = 2588.91 = 2598.90 = 2608.89 = 2618.88 = 2628.87 = 2638.86 = 2648.85 = 2658.84 = 2668.83 = 2678.82 = 2688.81 = 2698.80 = 2708.79 = 2718.78 = 2728.77 = 2738.76 = 2748.75 = 2758.74 = 2768.73 = 2778.72 = 2788.71 = 2798.70 = 2808.69 = 2818.68 = 2828.67 = 2838.66 = 284

8.65 = 2858.64 = 2868.63 = 2878.62 = 2888.61 = 2898.60 = 2908.59 = 2918.58 = 2928.57 = 2938.56 = 2948.55 = 2958.54 = 2968.53 = 2978.52 = 2988.51 = 2998.50 = 3008.49 = 3018.48 = 3028.47 = 3038.46 = 3048.45 = 3058.44 = 3068.43 = 3078.42 = 3088.41 = 3098.40 = 3108.39 = 3118.38 = 3128.37 = 3138.36 = 3148.35 = 3158.34 = 3168.33 = 3178.32 = 3188.31 = 3198.30 = 3208.29 = 3218.28 = 3228.27 = 3238.26 = 3248.25 = 3258.24 = 3268.23 = 3278.22 = 3288.21 = 3298.20 = 3308.19 = 3318.18 = 3328.17 = 3338.16 = 3348.15 = 3358.14 = 3368.13 = 3378.12 = 3388.11 = 3398.10 = 3408.09 = 3418.08 = 3428.07 = 343

8.06 = 3448.05 = 3458.04 = 3468.03 = 3478.02 = 3488.01 = 3498.00 = 3507.99 = 3517.98 = 3527.97 = 3537.96 = 3547.95 = 3557.94 = 3567.93 = 3577.92 = 3587.91 = 3597.90 = 3607.89 = 3617.88 = 3627.87 = 3637.86 = 3647.85 = 3657.84 = 3667.83 = 3677.82 = 3687.81 = 3697.80 = 3707.79 = 3717.78 = 3727.77 = 3737.76 = 3747.75 = 3757.74 = 3767.73 = 3777.72 = 3787.71 = 3797.70 = 3807.69 = 3817.68 = 3827.67 = 3837.66 = 3847.65 = 3857.64 = 3867.63 = 3877.62 = 3887.61 = 3897.60 = 3907.59 = 3917.58 = 3927.57 = 3937.56 = 3947.55 = 3957.54 = 3967.53 = 3977.52 = 3987.51 = 3997.50 = 4007.49 = 4017.48 = 402

7.47 = 4037.46 = 4047.45 = 4057.44 = 4067.43 = 4077.42 = 4087.41 = 4097.40 = 4107.39 = 4117.38 = 4127.37 = 4137.36 = 4147.35 = 4157.34 = 4167.33 = 4177.32 = 4187.31 = 4197.30 = 4207.29 = 4217.28 = 4227.27 = 4237.26 = 4247.25 = 4257.24 = 4267.23 = 4277.22 = 4287.21 = 4297.20 = 4307.19 = 4317.18 = 4327.17 = 4337.16 = 4347.15 = 4357.14 = 4367.13 = 4377.12 = 4387.11 = 4397.10 = 4407.09 = 4417.08 = 4427.07 = 4437.06 = 4447.05 = 4457.04 = 4467.03 = 4477.02 = 4487.01 = 4497.00 = 450

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Immediately following the competition, please submit resultsonline at www.mlb.com/phradmin. If you encounter problemssubmitting results, please contact PHR Headquarters.

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