Sluggball, a Topgolf-Inspired Baseball Competition, Set to Launch in May
The innovative 4-on-4 hitting game, co-founded by former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., will tour minor league stadiums with events starting in Trenton, NJ.
- Sluggball is a new baseball competition focused on situational hitting, with no fielding or running required.
- The game involves teams of six to eight players competing in two four-round games, with rounds emphasizing different hitting directions like pull side or up the middle.
- The first official event will take place on May 10 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, followed by events in Ohio, New York, and additional stops in New Jersey.
- Co-founders include former Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. and his brother, with MLB legend Kenny Lofton and MLB Players Inc.'s Evan Kaplan serving as advisers.
- Participants must be 21 or older and can register teams online, with perks including on-field gear, catered food, and opportunities to meet former MLB players.