History & Principles

Baseball and Softball are among America’s oldest and perhaps most cherished sports traditions, reflecting perfectly the blend of individual excellence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and joy at the heart of our national character. And nowhere does the tradition run deeper than Minnesota, where hundreds of programs are available to help youngsters learn the skills and values of the game.

In July 2004, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund joined forces with Minnesota youth baseball and softball organizations to establish Play Ball! Minnesota. Organized to promote and improve the games of baseball and softball for Minnesota youth, Play Ball! Minnesota is founded on seven basic principles:

1. To improve participation in youth baseball and softball leagues;
2. To improve fields and instruction;
3. To increase communication and collaboration between youth baseball and softball organizations and the public;
4. To increase youth baseball and softball volunteerism;
5. To create a greater understanding of youth baseball and softball in the state;
6. To improve sportsmanship among players, coaches and spectators of youth baseball and softball games; and
7. To respect the traditions and history of the games while working together to jointly promote baseball and softball at all levels.

So find a program, grab a glove, and let’s Play Ball! Minnesota

[Return to Top]

Minnesota Twins Community Fund

Established in 1991, the mission of the Twins Community Fund is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors consisting of members from both the community and the Minnesota Twins organization. Together, the Minnesota Twins and Twins Community Fund donate more than $3.3 million annually. For more information about the Twins Community Fund, call 800-33-TWINS or visit the team’s official website at www.twinsbaseball.com.

[Return to Top]

Contact Information

Kevin Smith
Executive Director, Minnesota Twins Community Fund

34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone: 612-375-7497
Fax: 612-375-7480

Email: info@playballmn.com

Minnesota Twins Community Fund Web Site

Web Site Issues & Suggestions

E-mail us any web site issues or suggestions.