SPRING 2019 MLBPAA, YOUTH FUTURES INTERNATIONAL HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT By Lukas Eggen / MLB.com 1994 to 2003, was one of more than a dozen “It’s for a good cause,” Davis said. “When you former MLB players taking part in the Major get a chance to show young men and women renidad Hubbard remembers League Baseball Players Alumni Association what the future could be like, showing them Muhammad Ali visiting his school as kid. and Youth Futures International Golf they can achieve great things in their future, “I’m not comparing myself to Ali, but Tournament on April 1 in Las Vegas. that’s important.” Tit meant the world that a celebrity would take the Among the players who took part in the The tournament benefited Youth Futures time,” Hubbard said. “I remember the experience tournament, VIP dinner, and auction International, an organization aimed at much more than the words spoken.” included Tommy Davis, a three-time All-Star maximizing young leaders’ potential to Giving back to communities across the and 1963 World Series champion with the impact the world in a variety of ways. world—and helping to inspire future Los Angeles Dodgers. No matter what your interest, players were generations—is something Hubbard has While everyone was having a blast on the course, focused on making sure the kids knew that made his mission. it’s the lessons the kids will take with them that no matter what their dreams are, they Hubbard, who played in the majors from truly inspires the players who attended. can find success. Story continues on page 3... Cover Photo Caption: Former MLB players (from left to right) Duke Sims, Rickey Clark, Rudy Law and Joe Rudi participate in the MLBPAA and Youth Futures International golf tournament in Las Vegas on April 1, 2019. A PUBLICATION OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BASEBALL ALUMNI NEWS www.baseballalumni.com E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 1-800-336-5272 Looking for a tax free deduction? TABLE OF CONTENTS The MLBPAA is designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 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Eddie Robinson – Chairman Emeritus Steve Rogers – Secretary/Treasurer Please visit MLB.com/live-stream-games/ David Mindell – General Counsel subscribe/mlbpaa2019discount to sign up! 2 SPRING 2019 “Baseball has brought me so much joy,” Hubbard said. “You never know what Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers you’re going to tap into when you tell participates in a golf tournament someone something. I think the point hosted by the MLBPAA and that needs to be driven home is I was in Youth Futures International in their shoes. Whether it’s golf, baseball, or Las Vegas on April 1, 2019. whatever, the one way to achieve your goal is through hard work. Mediocrity is easy to find, but if you lead with your heart and put in the work, you can be one of the best.” The festivities began on Sunday with a Legends for Youth clinic on Sunday. Kids young and old took part in different stations from pitching to base running. Three-time All-Star and 1963 World Series champion Tommy Davis at the MLBPAA and Youth Futures International golf tournament in Las Vegas on April 1, 2019. “Baseball has been so good to me. Ever since I stopped playing, I’ve wanted to teach the game the right way,” Mike Gallo said. “We’re here to keep baseball strong and keep it rolling.” Gallo spent four seasons with the Houston Astros. To join, call (877) 358-8686 and enter conference As MLB players interacted with kids of ID#599-275-3673 at 1PM ET/10AM PT. all ages, it wasn’t who won the golf tournament or how to correctly swing a bat that will stick with everyone. It’s the time they shared and the life lessons that MLBPAA MEMBERSHIP will be lasting memories. EXCLUSIVE: “The memories you make, they far outweigh the good hits,” Hubbard said. “It was an 50% OFF MLB.TV amazing experience and we never lost sight of SUBSCRIPTION! the cause. 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The alumni’s attention to ELEBRATION, FL. -- If you could which LaPoint used to demonstrate the details stood out to Asher. get free hands-on instruction importance of good character. for your child from former MLB “I learned what the steps are to throw Cplayers, would you? “We all know that if we want to play as an outfielder, kind of taking a little baseball, certain people are going to be shuffle,” Asher said, describing a crow More than 50 families jumped at looking at us along the way,” LaPoint hop. “I also learned for batting you need just such an opportunity March said. “Scouts come and look at you and to have an even horizontal line of the 2nd at Celebration Little League. A they’re going to send an evaluation on bat, and usually you want your knuckles group from the MLB Players Alumni what type of person you are. One of the to be even.” Association coached their children first things they do is go talk to your in the fundamentals of hitting, teachers. Not just your grades, but what baserunning, fielding, and throwing. kind of a person are you? AUCTIONS AT 189 GAMES This edition in the Legends for Youth “When I got signed to a contract, a scout baseball clinic series featured retired came up to me and said, ‘The one thing IN 13 STADIUMS DURING SPRING TRAINING players Orestes Destrade, Lenny we noticed about you is that you’re Faedo, Jason Johnson, Seth McClung, that guy out there helping pick things James Parr, Wily Mo Pena, Mark up after practice, and you were trying , 57 GAMES 132 GAMES Worrell, and World Series champions to help your teammates.’ If you’re Dave LaPoint and Mike Devereaux. 4364 AT 5 STADIUMS AT 8 STADIUMS going to play this team sport, be a good ITEMS SOLD AT AUCTIONS Young players moved among these teammate. We’re going to try to make IN FLORIDA IN ARIZONA alumni in six stations: baserunning, that guy better because that’s going to DURING SPRING TRAINING infield technique, throwing form, make our whole team better.” pitching motion, outfield footwork Former pitcher Seth McClung works with ,and swing mechanics. McClung affirmed LaPoint’s message participants at the Legends for Youth clinic in REGULAR SEASON PRESENCE IN 2019 and drove home to the children how Celebration, Fla. The session ended with a group photo, critical determination and desire are. autographed baseballs, and words But Asher made sure to reiterate of wisdom from the instructors.