Minnetonka, MN - Prep Baseball Minnesota, in collaboration with the Twins Community Fund, is thrilled to unveil the launch of Baseball Day Minnesota, a one-day extravaganza set for May 11th at Veterans Field in Minnetonka.

“I couldn’t be more excited for our first Baseball Day Minnesota. The state of Minnesota has high quality high school baseball and this is an excellent opportunity to highlight the programs, players, coaches, and communities involved,” said Andy Judkins, Prep Baseball Minnesota’s state director. “It’s a tremendous opportunity, with the support from the Twins Community Fund, to help shine more light on the game we all enjoy. Our inaugural event on May 11th will be an amazing day with many more to come in the future."

With the invaluable support of the Twins Community Fund, Baseball Day Minnesota aims to create lasting memories among baseball enthusiasts. The Twins Community Fund has long been committed to enhancing the lives of our community members through the power of baseball, and their collaboration with Prep Baseball Minnesota for this event emphasizes their dedication to the growth and development of the sport at all levels.

“The Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund are proud advocates of our great game at all levels, and we are thrilled to help bring the inaugural Baseball Day Minnesota to life,” said Kristin Rortvedt, the Twins’ senior director of community engagement and executive director of the Twins Community Fund. “Celebrating our student-athletes, their coaches and their families is a prime example of how empowering our youth helps create not just better ballplayers, but better people. We applaud Prep Baseball Minnesota for their vision and passion, and look forward to the first of what we believe will quickly become a statewide showcase.”

“Baseball Day Minnesota has been a passion project that Andy Judkins and Parker Hagemen have invested countless hours into. We are excited to continue being the authoritative source in the state highlighting players, teams and the game of baseball as a whole,” said Prep Baseball’s Upper Midwest director Rob Allison, “I also am excited that we are going to be able to provide an upgraded gameday experience for the programs and spectators alike.”

The vision of Baseball Day Minnesota extends beyond this inaugural event, aspiring to become an annual celebration held at different locations across the state. The goal is to highlight various communities and schools within Minnesota, bringing the joy of high school baseball to different corners of the state each year. Baseball Day Minnesota aims to spotlight Minnesota's rich passion for the sport, creating a statewide platform that promotes and elevates high school baseball.

As anticipation builds for this exciting day of baseball action, Prep Baseball Minnesota invites local businesses and organizations to support this event. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and interested parties are encouraged to contact Parker Hageman at [email protected] for further details.

Baseball Day Minnesota promises to be a thrilling celebration of the community and baseball. More information on the event is forthcoming so please follow the Prep Baseball Minnesota social channels for updates as the excitement builds for May 11, 2024.