Overview

• 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.