Presented by Harford Mutual Insurance Group, Home Runs for the Homeless is a charity home run derby that raises both funds and critical awareness for Harford County's families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Teams will be scheduled for a batting time when their registration form and payment are received by Harford Family House. Typically, batting times are scheduled from 7:30 am to 8 pm, with each team taking about 20 minutes. The IronBirds Batting Cage is open for warm-ups while contestants await their turn.

A registration fee of $1,500 per team grants participants a batter's T-shirt, team photo, swag bag, scoreboard recognition, and a memorable experience. Most importantly, all money raised through the Home Run Derby stays in Harford County to support families and individuals experiencing homelessness in our community through housing, support, and resources.

Our 17th annual event will take place on July 15th at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium! Don't miss out on the action and register your team today!

Be sure to purchase 2^nd Chance Swings when you register your team. Second Chance Swings are like mulligans in golf – each batter who pays $20, will receive 5 extra swings to replace 5 original swings.

Do you have a Golden Arm? For $10, anyone can participate in the Golden Arm throwing contest. During a twenty second period, each participant will make an unlimited number of throws at a target, located approximately 60 feet away. Highest scorer wins a $50 Amazon gift card!

Take advantage of purchasing each of these opportunities in advance or on event day!

See below for some important information on how the derby works!

• Points are the defining scoring system of this event, not home runs.
• Each team member will get 15 swings, with points awarded based on the outcome
  • Fair Infield Hits = 10 points
  • Outfield Landings = 25 points
  • Warning Track = 50 points
  • Off the Wall = 75 points
  • Home Run = 100 points
• The team with the highest score will be awarded a prize

Register today for an unforgettable day at Ripken Stadium playing in the 2025 Home Runs for the Homeless competition! Your participation helps raise critical funds and awareness for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Harford County, and you'll enjoy a day of fun, competition, and community spirit. Register your team today with a $1,500 fee and make a significant impact in our community. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now and help us hit homelessness out of the park!

Each player will be announced during the contest with their picture on the scoreboard. Because of this, we are asking all participants to fill out a player profile to provide the event announcer with some fun facts on you! 

Encourage the members of your team to complete the waiver prior to attending the event! If they do not, they will have to complete a paper copy upon arrival.

The 16th annual Home Runs for the Homeless event took place on July 23rd, 2024. Click here to read about the exciting highlights of the event.

The 15th annual Home Runs for the Homeless event took place on July 25th, 2022. Click here to read about the exciting highlights of the event.

The 14th annual Home Runs for the Homeless was held on July 28th, 2022. Click here to read about the day of competition.

Baseball 4 Causes (B4C) uses the great sport of baseball to promote worthwhile causes. This platform and the electronic scoring system has been donated by B4C for support of this event and Harford Family House!

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