2x World Series Champion Hunter Pence joins Because Baseball for unique event in Egypt
2x World Series Champion Hunter Pence joins Because Baseball for unique event in Egypt (Image Source: Getty)
Now that the game of baseball is making headway in new communities around the globe. Two-time World Series Champion Hunter Pence is center stage of this one-of-a-kind Play Ball Weekend activation, which, for the record, is in Egypt.
With the mission of spreading the love of baseball to untapped markets, Pence's participation amasses parallels with initiatives led by organizations aimed at developing the game globally, demonstrating Major League Baseball's commitment to collaborating with foreign institutions.
The special event in the Pharaohs' land will be organized in a bid to attract new audiences to the game and the next generation of players and fans.
Former Astros hitter Hunter Pence's mission in Egypt
Hunter Pence, who is adored for his energetic playing style and unique swing as a member of the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and other teams over an 11-year Major League Baseball career, brings his star power and love of the game to the very centre of the African continent.
His appearance during the Play Ball Weekend (June 13 to June 15, 2025), in Egypt, is part of a larger MLB effort that encompasses six continents.
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It is a global initiative that will include more than 200 activities organized by MLB, its clubs, partner leagues, and international offices.
Growing the game beyond borders
This event is where these groups all push to make baseball a real and successful sport in parts that otherwise wouldn't have a shot at it. Understanding the essence of Play Ball Weekend is essential to bridging equity gaps around game access, equipment availability, and other opportunities for our young people of all backgrounds that need to be created.
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Hunter Pence, the starting right fielder, is also taking an active and hands-on role in Cairo, teaching the basics, running drills, and telling stories from his own baseball experiences to the young, burgeoning players there, many of whom are encountering the game for the first time. As a child, you'll want to pay attention not only to the mechanics of the game but to the teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship that baseball teaches as well.
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