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