We will have our Fall World Series November 6-8. Please put a tentative date on your calendar for the Alumni Game on February 6. This upcoming spring, we are looking towards the future with some investments into our program. We have revamped our pitching, including bringing on volunteer coach Larry Ramirez to support these efforts. We've added 25 new players this season, with 21 first-years and four transfers.

During our season, we'll take four flights plus conference travel, so we'll be replacing our travel bags, which are $100 each. I would also like to expand our travel roster. We are due for a reorder of our custom gold helmets, would like to add another set of uniforms ($10,000), and get the players their choice of a custom bat or gloves ($11,000). At the field, I am looking to replace the last of the old logos in the turf, home plate, and the bullpen ($50,000) and get a new pitching machine ($10,000).

Our goal this year is to have 250 donors during the Pirates for Pirates Challenge. For reaching our goal, the coaching staff and I will set up and take down the field for the entire first week of practice. Reaching this goal will also unlock an additional $10,000 to the program. An anonymous donor is offering a generous matching gift opportunity to double your impact, giving $1 for $1, up to $50,000! Gifts of all sizes collectively impact our programs and elevate the experience each athlete receives. Please encourage friends and family to join you during this time in support of our program!

JC Bunch
Head Baseball Coach