The Arizona Diamondbacks are a finalist for the 2022 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence which recognizes the charitable and philanthropic efforts of MLB Clubs. The D-backs are being recognized for our D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program.
An astonishing 51% of Arizona’s children live in low-income households. Baseball gloves, balls, bats, league fees and uniforms are out of reach for many families. The D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program is one of Major League Baseball’s powerful and impactful Play Ball youth sports programs designed to grow interest and participation in baseball and softball. Since 2014, more than 500,000 players and coaches have received donated D-backs jerseys and caps, saving leagues more than $8 million. In 2022 alone, the D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program provided 65,000 free uniforms to players and coaches in 121 leagues representing 40 cities, towns and communities across Arizona. Quality D-backs uniforms provide a cost-effective and exciting solution for leagues trying to connect with young players! Learn more about the program.
Now through 10AM MST on November 21, 2022 you can vote for the D-backs at mlb.com/selig-award. The winner will be announced during MLB’s Winter Meetings this December.
