Prior to the start of the Baysox 1996 season, the Baysox established the Read & Hit A Home Run Reading Program to help encourage literacy and an excitement for reading in local elementary and middle school students.
Read and Hit a Home Run Reading Program
Impacting over 55,000 local students annually to encourage excitement in reading
Background
Reading Specialists at area elementary and middle schools (along with home school directors/teachers) are encouraged to register their schools. After registering, each school will have the opportunity to have their students participate in a jersey design contest. The Baysox will bring the winner's school an assembly featuring the unveiling of the winning student's jersey design and a special appearance by Louie, the Baysox lovable mascot! The Baysox will then wear the winning jersey on select nights during the season!
By The Numbers
55,500
In 2025, over 55,500 students successfully completed the Read and Hit a Home Run Reading Program, marking one of the most successful years to date
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In 1996, the Read and Hit a Home Run Reading program began with just twenty local schools within the Baysox home of Prince George's County
How To Get Your School Involved
How do you get started? Please have a school official register your school via the web forms below for your specific county. Please *email Marketing Operations Coordinator Alexis Black* with any questions, or for more information. You can also call Alexis at 301.464.4872.
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