Welcome to the 2018 Major League Baseball Jr. Homerun Derby! This fun and exciting youth competition is a FREE way for talented kids to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of comteting at the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week.

Boys and girls are divided into two age divisions: 12u and 14u, and will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The Local Champions from both age divisions will advance to the Regional Level, and the Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals during All-Star Week.

Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact Darus Brondel or Missy Morarity at (573)634-6482.

To register go to https://www.mlb.com/junior-home-run-derby/. You will see a box that reads "Participate". Just click on that to fill out the online registration form.

What: MLB Jr. Homerun Derby
When: April 23 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Optimist Sports Complex in Ellis-Porter Riverside Park
How Much: FREE!