Projects
American Legion Baseball Program
2004
- McCook Community Foundation Fund board members donated $1,000 to the American
Legion Baseball Program towards the purchase of a new pitching machine. McCook Community Foundation Fund chairman, Mark Graff, commented, “Our board is pleased to
support the American Legion’s baseball program through this vital piece of
equipment. We are enthused to see the cooperation between the Legion baseball
program and McCook Community College’s baseball team as they both utilize the
pitching machine.”
American Legion baseball team and McCook Community College baseball team members
practice at an indoor facility with the challenging Nebraska
weather. The pitching machine can be used both indoors and outdoors, while also
creating a safer practice environment.
Legion Baseball board member, Darrel Potthoff shared his excitement for the MCF donation, “the pitching machine ensures that our baseball programs continue to have the same opportunities for success. McCook’s Legion baseball program has produced numerous players that have received college baseball scholarships. We also look forward to a stronger partnership with McCook Community College’s baseball program.”
Jeremy Jorgensen, McCook Community College head baseball coach expressed his thanks for the pitching machine, noting, “we have a mission to build and develop the McCook Community College baseball program. Community support to promote baseball in southwest Nebraska is vital to our future success and this gift is greatly appreciated. Equipment is part of the package necessary to prepare our players for a higher level of competition.”