Hit A Thon

TAYBS 9th Annual Hit a Thon Fundraiser

Craven Field

15 New Fitchburg Rd, Townsend, MA

May 16th, 2026 (Rain Date May 17th)


INFORMATION

  • T-Ball players will take a swing at 7 balls placed on a tee by their coach. (Change for 2026)
  • Rookie and up, players will take a swing at 10 hittable strike zone pitches from their coach.
  • For all T-Ball & Rookies, distances will be measured by where the ball finishes rolling.
  • For Minors and above, distances will be measured by where the ball lands.
  • All Baseball Juniors & Seniors participate in our Home Run Derby. Any Majors level player who hits a ball in their teams Hit a Thon that lands at least 175 feet will also be eligible.
  • Pledge Per Hit or Flat Donation by visiting https://99pledges.com/fund/taybs2026


PRIZES AND AWARDS

  • The team that raises the most money across the entire league will receive a Team Pizza & Ice Cream.
  • The player that raises the most money across the entire league wide will receive a $50 DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Certificate.
  • Trophy for the player on each team (excluding Baseball Juniors & Seniors) who hits the ball the farthest.
  • Trophy for the player who hits the most out of the park home runs in the Home Run Derby.
  • Every player who reaches their personal goal of $75, will receive a coupon for a free Banana Split.

All proceeds to benefit the players of the Townsend Ashby Youth Baseball & Softball League. TAYBS is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID 04-3185271)

2026 Hit a Thon Schedule (Tentative)

  • 9:00a T-Ball Bananas
  • 9:30a T-Ball Coconuts
  • 10:00a T-Ball Firefighters
  • 10:30a T-Ball Tailgaters
  • 11:00a Softball Rookies
  • 11:30a Softball Majors
  • 12:00p Softball Juniors
  • 12:30p Baseball Rookie Gold
  • 1:00p Baseball Rookie Black
  • 1:30p Baseball Rookie Grey
  • 2:00p Baseball Rookie Narwhal
  • 2:30p Baseball Minors Gold
  • 3:00p Baseball Minors Black
  • 3:30p Baseball Majors Gold
  • 4:00p Baseball Majors Black

Hit a Thon History

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED - $128,309

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