Learn how to pitch from a Major League pitcher and help a good cause at the same time! Join Illinois Baseball Academy and the Vision For Tomorrow Foundation at The Dome at The Ballpark in Rosemont on February 1st from 1PM to 2:30PM and find out how to become the best pitcher you can be while helping to make someone else's life better.
This interactive, 90-minute clinic gives kids the chance to learn from and work one-on-one with MLB pitchers. Each attendee will be assigned to a group and a pitcher who will teach the basic pitching fundamentals ... the focus will then transition to individualized instruction with each participant receiving one-on-one attention from his MLB pitcher. All who register will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gather autographs from the players as well.
Sean Marshall Guest Instructor
Sean Marshall was drafted by the Cubs in the sixth round of the 2003 amateur draft after pitching for three seasons at VCU including a junior season where he went 7-2 with a 2.61 ERA recording 95 strikeouts in 86.1 innings. Currently pitching for the Cincinnati Reds.
Major League Career Highlights & Statistics
37-46 (W-L)
3.77 ERA ... 523 strikeouts ... 16 saves
Mitch Stetter Guest Instructor
Mitch Stetter pitched at Indiana State University where he led the team in strikeouts and innings pitched for three years; Mitch was a 16th round Draft-pick in 2003 and spent 10 years in the Milwaukee Brewers organization ... spent parts of 5 seasons at the Major League level
Major League Career Highlights & Statistics
Pitched in the 2008 playoffs
Recorded 15 consecutive outs via strikeout
8-2 (W-L) ... 4.08 ERA in 132 games ... 89 strikeouts in 86 innings
Vision For Tomorrow Foundation
Proceeds from this clinic will benefit the Vision For Tomorrow Foundation that providing support and information on albinism and aniridia, two conditions causing low vision from birth. The Vision For Tomorrow Foundation also funds research into treatments and cures for ocular complications common in people living with albinism and aniridia.
Funding research is at the heart of our foundation. Research makes it possible to better understand and more effectively treat ocular complications common in albinism and aniridia. It allows us to envision a world where their vision problems may be cured - or even prevented. We are proud to say that over 90% of the funds raised by Vision For Tomorrow are directly invested in research projects! We understand that by investing in research today, we will build a brighter future.
The Location
Located at 34 Jennie Finch Way in Rosemont, The Dome
at The Ballpark hosts tournaments, leagues & individual games for youth baseball & softball as well as adult softball teams. With 75' ceilings and two diamonds with outfield fences ... 210' down the lines & 235' to center ... you can really crush one out of the park!
Registration
The cost is $50 and all proceeds will go directly to the VFT Foundation. Space is limited for this unique opportunity, so don't delay ... sign-up now and don't risk missing out!