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  • News
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Check Out Our Videos
  • Programs
    • Play Ball Everywhere
    • Full Count RBI
    • Lessons & Activities
    • Diamond Dreams
    • 2021 Coach Academy On Demand
  • Events
    • 2023 Swing for the Fences Gala
    • 2022 FAMILY INFO NIGHT
    • 2021 Swing for the Fences Gala
    • 2020 Play Ball Portland
  • Contact
    • 2020 Centennial Portrait Postcards
    • Signup for Full Count RBI
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    • Coach Gatto "I Believe" Fund

2023 Coaches Clinic Recap

3/22/2023

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On Sunday, March 19th FOB returned back in person for our 16th Annual Coaches Clinic at McDaniel High School. It was great to see coaches from these leagues all represented at Sunday's event: Beaumont Softball, Cedar Mill LL, Hollywood Rose City LL, Lincoln Little League Softball, Lincoln Youth Baseball, North Portland LL, Parkside LL, Southwest Portland LL, Taborvilla LL, Tigard LL, and Wilshire Riverside LL. 
 
The clinic featured:
  • Mentoring from collegiate and pro ballplayers 
  • Training and support for volunteer youth baseball and softball coaches 
  • Guest speakers: Jesse Hagopian, Mark Zender, Page Mesher, CJ Watson, and Pete Luedemann! 
  • Breakout sessions for beginning and experienced youth coaches
  • A POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE certificate of completion
  • FREE COACHES STORE where leagues can pick up donated and gently used baseball/softball gear
Special appreciation to McDaniel HS Athletics and McDaniel's Athletic Director, Tyler Kelleher, for hosting this community event to support youth baseball and softball and thank you, FOB Board Member, Jason Scott - our event Emcee! 
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ANNOUNCING OUR 2023 SWING FOR THE FENCES GALA SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER...

2/7/2023

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WE ARE HONORED TO SHARE THIS YEAR'S SWING FOR THE FENCES SPECIAL GUEST, BOB KENDRICK, PRESIDENT OF THE NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM. 
​In March 2011, Bob Kendrick was named President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The NLBM is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its profound impact on the social advancement of America. 
 
Kendrick is the creator of many signature museum educational programs, including the Hall of Game, which honors former Major League Baseball greats who played the game in the spirit and signature style of the Negro Leagues. Kendrick began his association with the NLBM as a volunteer during his 10-year newspaper career with  The Kansas City Star. In his nearly 5 years on the Museum's board, Kendrick served as Secretary/Treasurer and chaired the Membership and Event Planning committees. 
 
Bob Kendrick has become one of the leading authorities on the topic of Negro Leagues Baseball history and its connection to issues relating to sports, race, and diversity. In addition to his many industry honors and awards, he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Fall Programming Updates

10/13/2022

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Full Count RBI afterschool SUN Enrichment Classes are starting this month at schools and Community Centers in Portland and Gresham. Serving elementary and middle school students, the Full Count RBI curriculum provides a fun "first exposure" to baseball/softball skills, plenty of active play, and opportunities for positive social engagement - delivered by caring, supportive coach/mentors.
Our Halloween Distributions and Community Events coming up this fall will help foster family youth and youth in communities in and outside the Portland Metro area. Youth receive baseball-themed Halloween goodie bags to brighten the fall holiday season. Stay tuned for more information coming soon. ​
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FOB Newsletter from our Executive Director

10/11/2022

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HEADS UP...CHECK OUT OUR FALL NEWSLETTER!

 Read all about our upcoming events, our updates, and a message from our Executive Director. 

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HEADS UP...BIG GALA DATE CHANGE AHEAD

9/28/2022

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Game Change Announcement
 
 We would like to announce that the Swing for the Fences Gala will be moving to Spring 2023.
 
We will send more updates and information as it becomes available. We thank you for your support as we work to create more opportunities for young ballplayers across the Northwest! ​
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Play Ball Grand Ronde 2022

8/22/2022

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Play Ball Grand Ronde 2022
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Thank you to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Recreation Program for an amazing time
The clinic featured some of our FOB coaches leading activity stations, a FOB Activity Kit, and a ball park lunch.
A huge thank you to our partners and counsel members, Michael Langley and Kathleen George, for making sure the Grand Ronde community has the opportunity to swing for the fences.
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FOB CAMPERS TAKE ON A MARINERS GAME

8/15/2022

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Last week, over 70 of our FOB Full Count Baseball and Softball campers staff and RBI Fellows attended a Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. The experience provided some of our campers with their first ever Major League Baseball game! 
 
The field trip also featured: 
  • Free Ballpark Meals 
  • A feature of our campers and program on the scoreboard 
  • Transportation to and from T-Mobile Park 
  • Mariners Swag 
Our Fellows and chaperones played a huge role in the trip as they provided extra help for our campers during the game. 
 
The Seattle Mariners recognized Director of Baseball Operations Gerald Bolden, as one of the region’s most impactful members with their Hometown All-Stars program for his work in the community. 

 
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2022 LUNCH AND PLAY SCHEDULE

6/23/2022

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Play Ball Weekend Recap

6/14/2022

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On Saturday, June 11th, Friends of Baseball partnered with MLB, the Hillsboro Hops and Nike Diamond to offer 5 free youth clinics for 500 youth around the Portland metro area.

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At Columbia Park, 100 youth players were out having fun with our Full Count RBI Coaches and players from the Hillsboro Hops. 
The clinics featured:
  • Skills stations led by Hillsboro Hops players and FOB Coaches/Mentors
  • Free "swag bag" for all participants, including a Nike T-shirt, Hops ticket, and a Friends of Baseball Activity Kit
  • Q&A session with Hops players
We would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our partners at MLB, the Hillsboro Hops, and Nike for inviting FOB to be a part of Play Ball weekend. 
 
Make sure to become a member of our Full Count RBI Academy and be the first to know about upcoming clinics, programs, and events!
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Girls Lead Takes on a Hillsboro Hops Game

4/18/2022

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Last weekend, Coach Anna, our Full Count Fellows, and 9 campers from the Full Count RBI Girls Lead Softball Program attended a Hillsboro Hops game for a field trip. 
 
The trip provided campers with a tour of Ron Tonkin Field, where campers learned about the team's history and their facilities. The tour was led by women sports professionals, Jen Anderson, the Vice President of People and Culture and Hannah August, the Director of Merchandise and Community Engagement. 
 
The field trip also featured: 
  • An autograph session with the Hillsboro Hops players 
  • A feature of our campers and program on the scoreboard
  • Game of catch on the field 
Our Fellows played a huge role in the field trip as they provided extra help for our campers during the tour and learned more about careers in baseball. The field trip included transportation, chaperones, a Q&A with Jen and Hannah, dinner, and seats to the game. 
 
Coach Anna even got to throw the first pitch of the game. Check out Coach Anna's Pitch on our YouTube channel. 
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