HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
What started as a platform to spotlight homegrown talent has grown into one of the Capital Region’s premier baseball and softball showcase events.
Over the years, the 518 Futures Games have featured countless local athletes who have gone on to compete at all collegiate levels nationally — with several continuing their careers professionally in both baseball and softball. The games have become a true celebration of the talent, culture, and passion for the game that exists throughout the 518.
⚾ The Boys Futures Baseball Classic returns to Joe Bruno Stadium (“The Joe”) on Thursday, June 11th, bringing together many of the area’s top players for a night of high-level competition and the return of the Home Run Derby under the lights.
🥎 The Girls Futures Softball Classic follows on Sunday, June 14th at Luther Forest Softball Fields in Malta, continuing the rapid growth of the softball game while showcasing some of the best talent the Capital Region has to offer — once again featuring the fan-favorite Home Run Derby.
Year after year, the Futures Games continue to grow because this area continues to produce talent. These games are about representing the 518, honoring the players who paved the way, and giving the next generation a stage to shine.
Future Stars. Homegrown in the 518.
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A Day to Remember
40 of Section 2’s best baseball players took the field for the return of the 518 Futures High School Baseball Classic on Thursday June 9th at Joe Bruno Stadium. Team Stripes walked it off in the bottom of the 9th inning against Team Stars 8-7. And as part of something new this year, there was also a home run derby ahead of the game. Hoosick Falls junior Jake Sparks won the first ever 518 Futures Home Run Derby championship belt with a total of 25 home runs. The event is put on by the Tri-City ValleyCats and Built2Win. See highlights from both the game and the home run derby here.
BUILT2WIN EVENTS
Our mission is to continue to promote the core values that make sports great and to showcase the young athletes in our communities. With a fresh new approach to events, camps, and showcases like the 518 Futures Game, Built2win is committed to growing the platform for our youth to pursue their dreams on and off the field.
