The fourth annual Minnesota Youth Baseball & Softball Conference was held on Saturday, April 12, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. The conference, presented by Play Ball! Minnesota and the Twins Community Fund, was an opportunity for coaches, administrators and volunteers to hear top instructors talk about various aspects of the game.

Former Minnesota Twins, members of the Twins front office and Play Ball! Minnesota members were on hand to present and lead breakout stations. Among those scheduled to take part in the conference were Twins Alumni and members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Rod Carew and Paul Molitor.

In conjunction with the conference, Play Ball! Minnesota hosted a baseball and softball expo on April 12 at the Metrodome. The expo was free and featured baseball and softball products from various vendors.