Scotts® and MLB Announce Successful Completion Of 2020 Field Refurbishment Program
October 21 2020 - 2:21PM
The Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball are
excited to announce that field refurbishments for all four 2020
grant recipients have been completed. The Scotts® Field
Refurbishment Program awards modern, playable youth baseball and
softball field refurbishments to local communities of need within
the United States each year.
In July, MLB and Scotts announced that they received nearly 500
grant applications from more than 400 cities in 48 states and
Washington, D.C. for the 2020 installment of the Scotts® Field
Refurbishment Program. Following a careful review process by a Blue
Ribbon Panel of judges that included three-time MLB All-Star &
2008 World Series Champion Ryan Howard, Olympic
Gold Medalist & MLB Youth Softball Ambassador Jennie
Finch, and additional executive leadership from MLB and
Scotts, four winning organizations were selected.
This year’s recipients included Boys & Girls Clubs
of Greater Northwest Indiana (Gary, Ind.), City of
Memphis Parks and Neighborhoods (Memphis, Tenn.),
Ferguson Parks & Recreation (Ferguson, Mo.),
and the Oakland Athletics Community Fund (Oakland,
Calif.).
To commemorate the completion of the field refurbishment work,
and in an effort to practice safe social distancing, Scotts and MLB
organized surprise video conferences for the young children who
will be directly benefiting from the grants. Ryan Howard and Jennie
Finch both participated in the video conferences, sharing tips and
advice for those on the call and answering questions from the
children.
“In a challenging year when communities are in need of support
more than ever, we’re really proud to be able to continue to use
The Field Refurbishment program to connect more children to
greenspaces in local communities across the country,” said Josh
Peoples, Chief Marketing Officer, ScottsMiracle-Gro. “Our four
deserving grant recipients will now have first-class fields for
their community members to benefit from for years to come, and we
couldn't be more excited to have been part of their story.”
A short video showcasing this year’s Field Refurbishment Program
milestones, including footage of the new fields, reactions from
children during conversations with Howard and Finch, and additional
program details can be viewed HERE: A downloadable link can be
found HERE.
MLB and Scotts, a long-time league sponsor, began the Scotts®
Field Refurbishment Program prior to the 2016 season to provide
kids with modern, playable ball fields in communities around the
U.S. The Scotts® Field Refurbishment Program is part of Scotts’ Gro
More Good initiative to improve children’s health and well-being
through increased connection to greenspaces. Scotts is also an
official partner of the ‘PLAY BALL’ initiative, the sport’s largest
collective effort to encourage young people and communities to
participate in baseball- or softball-related activities, including
formal leagues, events and casual forms of play. Through 2020, the
Scotts® Field Refurbishment Program will have renovated two dozen
fields with nearly $1.75 million of support.
“We are thrilled to partner with Scotts on yet another
successful installment of the Field Refurbishment Program,” said
Melanie LeGrande, Vice President of Social Responsibility, MLB. “We
are confident that these fields, like those in the past, will
become fixtures in their communities, providing opportunities for
youth to engage in baseball and softball activities. We would also
like to extend our gratitude to the local leaders, coaches and
parents who came together in these communities to make this
possible.”
About
ScottsMiracle-GroWith
approximately $3.2 billion in sales, the Company is one of the
world’s largest marketers of branded consumer products for lawn and
garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in
the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands
are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned
subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider
of nutrients, lighting and other materials used in the indoor and
hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at
www.scottsmiraclegro.com.
About Major League BaseballMajor League
Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in
the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and
Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball.
Major League Baseball is the best-attended sport in North America,
and since 2004, MLB has enjoyed its best-attended seasons in the
history of the game. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr.,
MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive
balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive
drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains
committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S.,
Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger
role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business,
marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued
success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to
find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National
Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major
League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
Contact:Jon RidzonMullenLowe603-918-0474
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