DETROIT, July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Stingray presented to All-Star Game MVP Mike Trout
- Auction of second Stingray and commemorative hoods signed by
MLB All-Stars to benefit charity
The 2014 Ted Williams MLB All-Star Game Most Valuable Player,
Mike Trout, chose a Corvette
Stingray, the 2014 North American Car of the Year, during the MVP
award ceremony presented by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet gave Trout his choice of the 2014 North American Car
and Truck of the Year – the Stingray or the Silverado full-size
pickup – for his being named the All-Star MVP. Chevrolet has been
the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball® since
2005.
In addition, Chevrolet announced it would provide a second
Stingray with a unique hood autographed by the game's all-star
players for auction at ChevyBaseball.com, a website powered by
MLB.com, with proceeds to benefit charity.
"Tonight, we honor the achievements of Mike Trout, the
2014 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, while we showcase our own
MVPs, the Corvette Stingray and Chevrolet Silverado,"
said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet
Marketing. "We hope many of our fellow baseball fans join us
to help raise funds for a worthy cause."
The Stingray being auctioned features both an autographed
display hood signed by 2014 All-Star players and coaches and a
factory original hood for driving. Bidding on the Corvette Stingray
opened immediately following the MVP ceremony, and will continue
until 5 p.m. EDT on August 1.
In addition to the Stingray for auction on ChevyBaseball.com,
Chevrolet will provide MLB and the Major League Baseball Players
Association with a commemorative Corvette Stingray hood, also
signed by 2014 All-Star players and coaches, for auction with
proceeds to benefit MLB Charities and the Players Trust, the 501
(c)(3) charitable organization created and administered by active
Major Leaguers.
Chevrolet supports the friendships, optimism and spirit of
teamwork built through the power of play. Currently in its ninth
year, Chevy Youth Baseball has impacted the lives of approximately
3.8 million youth. Nearly 1,700 Chevrolet dealers support a youth
league in communities across the country and have hosted more than
200 youth baseball clinics this year.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit,
Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands,
doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9
million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with
fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance,
expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet
models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
SOURCE Chevrolet