After the success of the inaugural Rake by the Lake last January, St Kilda Baseball Club will again play host to Melbourne’s biggest Home Run Derby.
This Labour Day, 13 March, the championship belt and $1,000 cash will be back up for grabs, with nominations now open for what will be an invite-only event.
The winner-takes-all contest is expected to bring together a field of Baseball Victoria’s best power hitters and, with some ABL stars potentially in the mix, competition will be fierce!
Last year, the Melbourne Aces’ Jack Barrie (now with Auckland Tuatara) claimed the title in the grand final over Williamstown’s Justin Gourlay, while St Kilda’s Marcel McFall and Melbourne Ace Darryl George fell in the semis.
St Kilda Baseball Club President Todd Clarkson said this year’s event is shaping up to be even better.
“We’re partnering with some local businesses and our own club members to bring an improved fan experience on the day, and the new invitational format means we’re expecting more dingers, more often!
“It’s a great day with plenty for kids to get involved in and we know from last year the derby itself is a great spectacle for casual fans and baseball fanatics.”
If you think you’ve got what it takes to enter or want to watch on from the hill, visit rakebythelake.com.au for more information.