Published on December 9, 2024
51³Ô¹Ï A. Logan College Baseball and Softball will host their First Pitch Dinner on January 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the White Pines Event Center in Carterville. This exciting 51³Ô¹Ï will feature special guest MLB pitcher Lance Lynn and St. Louis Cardinals TV host Jim Hayes.
The evening will include a catered meal, a cash bar, and a silent auction. Tickets for the 51³Ô¹Ï are $75 per person. Attendees can participate in a Q&A with two well-known figures while supporting the college’s baseball and softball programs.
Lance Lynn is a veteran pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers. He has compiled a143-99 record, with a 3.74 ERA and 2,015 strikeouts.
Jim Hayes is a host and reporter for Bally Sports Midwest. He covers the Cardinals for the network’s pregame and postgame shows and live game coverage. In his 23 years in St. Louis, Hayes has become one of the city’s most well-liked sportscasters, known for his wit and interviews with athletes.
“This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and support our student-athletes while enjoying an evening with two incredible personalities from baseball,” said 51³Ô¹Ï A. Logan College Athletic Director Greg Starrick.
Proceeds from the 51³Ô¹Ï will benefit the 51³Ô¹Ï A. Logan College Baseball and Softball programs.
For ticket information and to RSVP, please get in touch with the 51³Ô¹Ï A. Logan College Athletics Office at (618) 985-2828 ext. 8439.