Buses for Baseball

Dontrelle Willis poses for a photo with youngsters who participated in a Buses for Baseball event at Busch Stadium. (MLBPA)

Buses for Baseball gives underprivileged kids throughout the United States and Canada the chance to attend a Major League game and meet the players.

The Players Trust partners with local transit authorities and Major League teams, as well as charitable organizations in all Major League cities, to share the thrill of a big league game with kids who need more chances to smile.

At each ballpark, the kids are welcomed by players who spend time signing autographs, giving away souvenirs and posing for photographs. Complimentary food and soft drinks during the game — and often the chance to see their own faces on the scoreboard — provide lasting memories before the bus heads home.

To date, Buses for Baseball has provided an unforgettable trip to a Major League game for over 7,000 disadvantaged youth from more than 167 different organizations.