Bradley Softball To Host Long Ball Derby

PEORIA, Ill– Bradley Athletics is pleased to announce its 3nd Annual Long Ball Derby which will take place at 1:00pm CT on February 9, 2023 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria. The Long Ball Derby is a way to support the Bradley Softball program. Fans can select a desired donation increment (i.e. 25 cents, 50 cents, $1, $2, etc.) as well as a player, coach, or guest hitter. Each hitter will have 10 at-bats to record their longest ball. Utilizing the Hit Trax system for optimal accuracy, each hitter's longest ball will then be multiplied by the selected donation increment for a gift in support of the program.

In 2023, the average long ball was approximately 215 feet and the…