Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

'Sluggball': Ex-GM to launch 4-on-4 competition

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 05:46

PHILADELPHIA -- Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums this season.

Sluggball focuses entirely on situational hitting, with no fielding or running required.

Amaro, who was the Phillies' general manager for three straight NL East titles, founded Sluggball with his brother, David Amaro. Sluggball advisers include Kenny Lofton, a six-time MLB All-Star, and Evan Kaplan, managing director of MLB Players, Inc.

Sluggball teams of six to eight players bring their own pitcher and compete in the 4-on-4 situational challenges using wood bats. Events guarantee two four-round games per team, with championship teams competing for cash prizes.

Sluggball's four directional hitting rounds include pull side, up the middle, opposite field and around the horn.

The baseball competition begins May 10 at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark in Trenton, New Jersey, and includes stops at stadiums in Ohio and New York.

"Sluggball gives players a unique opportunity to return to the field and embrace the best parts of the game," Lofton said.

Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa and Phillies announcer Tom McCarthy were part of a Sluggball pilot program in September in New Jersey.

Amaro rose from Phillies batboy in 1980 to '83 to playing for the franchise for five seasons in the 1990s. He spent 10 seasons as assistant general manager and became GM once Pat Gillick retired after the Phillies won the 2008 World Series. Amaro was in charge when the Phillies won the 2009 NL pennant, three division titles and had the most wins in franchise history (102) in 2011.

Read 76 times

Soccer

Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in

Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNeymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer aft...

Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC

Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banort...

NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBoston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will official...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes

Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAll six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners were pulled from...

Doncic (calf) sits out Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Doncic (calf) sits out Lakers' loss to Nuggets

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Luka Doncic did not play in the conclusion of the Los Ang...

Baseball

Eflin to start Orioles' March 27 opener in Toronto

Eflin to start Orioles' March 27 opener in Toronto

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSARASOTA, Fla. -- Zach Eflin will start for the Baltimore Orioles o...

Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day

Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated