{"id":33906,"date":"2026-04-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=33906"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:00:04","slug":"stepping-up-to-the-plate-for-good-the-players-trust-celebrates-30-years-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events\/stepping-up-to-the-plate-for-good-the-players-trust-celebrates-30-years-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Stepping Up to the Plate for Good: The Players Trust Celebrates 30 Years in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 30th anniversary of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trust.mlbplayers.com\/\">The Players Trust<\/a> &#8211; the philanthropic arm of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbplayers.com\/\">Major League Baseball Players Association<\/a> &#8211; is off to a strong and meaningful start, with celebrations unfolding right here in Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 50 professional players joined The Players Trust for two events, bringing both star power and heart to the Valley. Players from across the Cactus League, including Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll and Kevin Ginkel, spent time connecting with students at the inaugural Student Athlete Innovation Summit in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"511\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33907 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-1024x511.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-380x189.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-800x399.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-1160x578.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2-80x40.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075354\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-2.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of The Players Trust and MLBPA<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit welcomed 75 high school baseball and softball players from 15 Phoenix-area schools for an afternoon that blended sports with forward-thinking technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in teams, students developed product prototypes rooted in baseball and artificial intelligence, diving into concepts like AI-powered swing assessment. As ideas took shape, collaboration and creativity were on full display, culminating in a Student Pitch Competition. Players Jose Trevino, Harrison Bader, and Will Benson served as judges, offering real-time feedback as students presented their innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"451\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33909 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-1024x451.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-380x167.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-800x353.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-1160x511.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1-80x35.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075405\/Student-Athlete-Innovation-Summit-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The winning team earned a moment they won\u2019t soon forget, helping throw out the ceremonial first pitch alongside Ginkel the following evening at the Playmakers Classic, The Players Trust\u2019s flagship event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held February 18 and hosted by Fanatics, the Playmakers Classic brought together more than 415 attendees at Warehouse 215. The evening blended entertainment and purpose, featuring games, a sports memorabilia silent auction, and a lively atmosphere complete with food and drinks from area favorites. 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Among those in attendance were Zach Agnos, Tristan Beck, Will Benson, Alex Call, Corbin Carroll, Evan Carter, Zack Gelof, Kevin Ginkel, Hogan Harris, Rece Hinds, Blake Perkins, Ryan Rolison, and Brent Suter, each contributing to the event\u2019s spirit of connection and generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/06075530\/JLC04948.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  data-id=\"33914\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33914 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, 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