Swing for the Fences at Our Third Home Run Derby!

Friday, June 27 • 4:30-8:30pm • Danny Cunniff Park

The Highland Park Giants Home Run Derby is your family’s chance to step into the batter’s box and swing for the fences! Whether you’re a player, mom, dad, or sibling, you’ll get to experience the thrill of launching baseballs over the outfield wall. It’s one of the most exciting, community-driven nights of the year, a celebration of fun, family, and baseball!

All families must raise a minimum of $125 to participate, with an overall goal of $250 or more in donations per family.

Why Should You Help Us Raise Money?

For the past two years, money raised by the Home Run Derby has supported construction of and enhancements to the Jeff Fox Field at Fink Park, a true gem for our community! This year, we’re rallying to support the newly established Cooperstown Fund which will defray the cost of tournament entry fees for our 12U teams.

The Cooperstown Tournament is a capstone baseball experience specifically for the 12U year. Teams travel from cities across America to meet, compete, stay in the dorms and trade pins in Cooperstown, NY, the home of American baseball. While the money raised goes only toward player fees (not parent travel, food, or lodging), it’s a full program effort. When your child reaches 12U, the Giants community will rally behind them too!

What’s In It for Me?

• You get to participate in the Derby for bragging rights! 
• You get to participate in the Adult and player softball games!
• Win amazing prizes! The more you raise the better prizes – including Cubs, Sox & Blackhawk tickets! Also including everything from sports memorabilia, player swag, local experiences and gift cards.
• It’s a full evening of sports, laughter, and community connection!

But wait! There is more! We have Derby Swag!  

Get your official Home Run Derby t-shirts. Wear it proudly on event night, and around town all summer!

Choose your size – unisex adult (small-3XL), women’s fitted (small-2XL) and youth (small-XL). Numbers on the back are optional.

Orders must be received by Friday, June 13.

Home Run Derby Details

• Date: Friday, June 27
• Time: 4:30-8:30pm 
• Location: Danny Cunniff Park
• Divisions: Players, Adult Men, Adult Women 

Rules

• 3 divisions of competition – Players, Moms, Dads
• Players will get 5 swings to hit off a tee at DC2 (highest points – 150pts) 
• Players will get 3 front toss pitches at DC1 (highest points – 100pts) 
• The last swing is the bonus hit. Where the ball lands will make it worth double points
• Players get 10pts if a ball lands over halfway in the air
• Players get 15pts for warning track or hitting fence
• Players get 25pts per home run
• The most points a player can earn is 250pts
• Top point earner in each division gets a trophy
• Tie-breaker points:
  • # of home runs
  • Bonus ball hit points 
  • Money raised

Awards & Prizes

• $100 Raised Through Pledges and Donations
• $300 Raised Through Pledges and Donations
• $500+ Raised Through Pledges and Donations

Swing for the Fences at Our Second Home Run Derby!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising at the Home Run Derby, benefiting the new Jeff Fox Field! Join us on Friday, June 28, from 4:30-8:30pm at Danny Cunniff Park (Field 1 & 2).

Calling All Highland Park Baseball Families! This is your chance to step up to the plate and give it your all. Players, moms, and dads are all invited to participate in this thrilling Home Run Derby! Each family must raise a minimum of $100, with a goal of $300 or more in donations. The family that raises the most gets to pick any prize!

But wait!  There is more!  We have Derby Swag!  

Get your official Home Run Derby t-shirts.  Choose your size – adult (small-3XL) and youth (small-XL).

Orders must be received by Friday, June 14.

All proceeds will support the Jeff Fox Field Renovation Project. We’re just $9,000 away from hitting our goal! Any additional funds raised will go towards further improvements, including a new batting cage, bullpens, windshields, and more.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference and have a blast! Register now and let’s knock it out of the park!

Home Run Derby Details

• Date: Friday, June 28
• Time: 4:30-8:30pm 
• Location: Danny Cunniff Park
• Divisions: Players, Adult Men, Adult Women 

Schedule

• 5:45-6:45pm: Parent Mush Softball Game
  • Team 1 Parents from 13U White, 12U, 11U Blue, 11U White. 
  • Team 2 Parents from 8U, 9U Blue, 9U White, 10U. 
  • Played at the Soccer Field behind DC1

Rules

• 3 divisions of competition – Players, Moms, Dads
• Players will get 5 swings to hit off a tee at DC2 (highest points – 150pts) 
• Players will get 3 front toss pitches at DC1 (highest points – 100pts) 
• The last swing is the bonus hit. Where the ball lands will make it worth double points
• Players get 10pts if a ball lands over halfway in the air
• Players get 15pts for warning track or hitting fence
• Players get 25pts per home run
• The most points a player can earn is 250pts
• Top point earner in each division gets a trophy
• Tie-breaker points:
  • # of home runs
  • Bonus ball hit points 
  • Money raised

Awards & Prizes

• $100 Raised Through Pledges and Donations
  • Group of 4 Sox Tickets
  • Frank Thomas 1990 Tops Autograph Rookie Card 
  • Brian Urlacher 2000 Upper Deck MVP Rookie Autograph Card
  • Jack Sandborn Autographed Jersey 
  • Lance Briggs Autographed Mini Jersey
• $300 Raised Through Pledges and Donations
  • Group of 4 Blackhawks Tickets
  • 4 Tickets to Windy City Smokeout Country Music & BBQ Festival
  • One (1) Hitting League Party (2 hours, 8 players max) ($350 value)
  • Lance Briggs Autographed Football 
  • Ozzie Guillen Autographed Jersey
  • Fergie Jenkins Autographed Baseball
• $500+ Raised Through Pledges and Donations
  • Group of 4 Cubs Tickets
  • Group of 4 Bulls Tickets
  • Six (6) Group Baseball Lessons (Group is 2 players max) ($540 value)
  • Ten (10) Private Baseball Lessons ($600 value)
  • Mike Singletary HOF Autographed Jersey

About the Larry Fink Baseball Field Renovation Project

• Adding a turf infield reduces maintenance, improves the condition of the field, and increases near-yearlong playability.
• Making the field accessible to all age groups improves upon its current field size limitations. Adding turf and making this a multi-age field greatly improves our playability and makes our field competitive with our North Shore neighbors.

These renovations are part of a larger vision to create a proactive funding model that connects community members to outdoor activities and nature for the long term through beautification and essential services. Your donations help ensure our world-class fields provide Highland Park and the surrounding communities with quality outdoor activities for years to come.

The estimated cost of the project is $1 million. Our goal is to raise $500,000 to fund 50% of the renovation. The Park District of Highland Park will fund the remaining 50%. Currently, we have raised $491,000 from private donations.

Construction is underway, and the new field is set to open in Summer 2024.