Big League Impact Annual Report 2023

FROM OUR FOUNDER

Looking back at the past year, I’m filled with immense gratitude for another incredible year at Big League Impact. 2023 marked a truly special season — our 10th anniversary! This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community, including each and every one of you.

Thanks to your generosity and the dedication of pro athletes who share our passion for giving back, we raised more than $1.3 million in 2023. These funds have a direct impact on people’s lives, providing access to essential resources like clean water, food, shelter and education.

Your contributions go beyond donations; they represent a commitment to building a brighter tomorrow. Witnessing our community come together to support those in need is truly inspiring.

Thank you for being a part of the Big League Impact family. With your continued partnership, we can reach more individuals and communities, fostering positive change and building a brighter future, together.

— Adam Wainwright, Founder

Your contributions go beyond donations; they represent a commitment to building a brighter tomorrow. Witnessing our community come together to support those in need is truly inspiring.

— Pitcher Adam Wainwright

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TABLE CONTENTS

10 YEARS OF IMPACT

Celebrating 10 years of Big League Impact!

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HOW WE GAVE MISSION 3:18

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A breakdown of the various causes we supported in 2023. Plus, a message from executive director Keith Brooks.

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Learn more about our new initiative that empowers MLB players to give back during road series with one-day service opportunities.

IMPACT STORIES

See how the money raised by Big League Impact athletes and their fans has impacted two incredible charities.

2023 CAMPAIGNS WAINO’S WORLD

A look at founder Adam Wainwright’s legacy upon his MLB retirement.

2023 EVENTS

Recaps of our 2023 events, including a benefit concert, Topgolf outings and our fantasy football league kickoffs in St. Louis and Baltimore.

2023 BLI Board

Adam Wainwright President

Kyle Gibson Vice President

Lesley Wainwright Treasurer

Ty Scheske Secretary

Joe Aubuchon

Reggie Harris

Carole Keating

Claire Kellett

Kelley Pfieffer

Valerie Kotys-Luther

Mary McMurtrey

Brandon Sterling

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Our 2023 #ALLWIN campaign spanned 10 cities — our biggest reach yet! Plus, an update on other miscellaneous fundraising activities.

2023 PARTNERS

A complete list of the pro athletes, charitable organizations and sponsors we partnered with in 2023.

BLI Staff

Keith Brooks Executive Director

Tiffanne Becks Director of Operations

Jessica Clipperton Player Relations Coordinator

Elisa Essner Media Coordinator

2023 marked both the 10th year of operation for Big League Impact and the final year of founder Adam Wainwright’s MLB career. This unique juncture has us looking both forward and back, cherishing the remarkable impact we’ve made together.

Since 2013, you have helped us raise more than $9 million. These funds continue to make a very real impact for people in need, providing them with basic human necessities that many of us often take for granted. Through your unwavering support, we have helped to deliver food, clean water, medical care, shelter and education to individuals all over the world. These aren’t just charitable acts; they are life-changing moments for those who receive them.

Thank you for being part of Waino’s world. Let us carry the spirit of unity, kindness and generosity forward, making an even bigger impact in the years to come.

Here’s a look at how it started — and how it’s going!

$1.3M Raised in 2023

125 Players engaged in 2023

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Charities supported in 2023

$9.3M Raised since 2013

HOW WE GAVE IN 2023

Health & Medicine

FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR $135,261.05

Big League Impact continues to receive tremendous support from MLB players, sponsors, fans and incredible charities across the country and around the world in our efforts to save lives, restore dignity and instill hope. By raising awareness and resources for causes spanning from basic humanitarian needs to health, education and infrastructure, the collective

Percent of Funds

$1,333,402.23

impact of the players’ entrusting Big League Impact is extremely broad and substantial.

Our team is passionate and committed to helping our partners serve the needs of their communities, and we are proud to have expanded those efforts in 2023. In addition to the more than $9 million distributed since its inception, Big League Impact

continues to grow its impact by providing service opportunities for the players with whom we work.

We continue to be incredibly moved and grateful for the tremendous support of our mission to make a big league impact around the world.

Keith Brooks, Executive Director

WAINO’S WORLD

Adam Wainwright’s legacy with the St. Louis Cardinals stretches far beyond his impressive pitching stats. On the field, he’s carved his name into Cardinals lore: a World Series champion, multiple All-Star appearances and a fierce competitor known for his emotional fire. His longevity is remarkable, a reliable presence on the mound for nearly two decades.

But Wainwright’s impact transcends the win column. In his 18-year career, he became a vocal leader, a mentor to younger pitchers and a constant source of energy for his team. His passion for the game and the city of St. Louis is infectious, creating a bond with fans that goes deeper than baseball.

Off the field, Wainwright’s character shines. He’s known for his genuine interactions with fans, his dedication to charitable causes and his strong Christian faith. He embodies the values of sportsmanship and community involvement that resonate with Cardinals fans, and has worked tirelessly over the years

to inspire the next generation of MLB players to become more involved in charitable pursuits in their local communities and internationally.

In 2020, he was honored with the MLB’s prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.

“This is the crown jewel of any award I have ever received,” Wainwright said at the time. “But, to me, it’s more than just an award. What Mr. Clemente stood for, and the way he lived his life on and off the field, goes beyond what any award could fully embody. ... I feel very blessed to receive the Clemente Award, and I will continue to try and live up to his standards as long as I live.”

While statistics speak volumes about his pitching prowess, it’s the way Wainwright has led, inspired and connected that will solidify his legacy. He’ll be remembered not just for his dominance on the mound, but for being a true Cardinals icon who left an indelible mark on the franchise and the city he calls home.

“Adam Wainwright is a very special human being. It was him that encouraged me to find that philanthropic side of my life, cause that’s where true happiness comes is when you’re helping out those in need.”

— MICHAEL WACHA PITCHER

“In Adam’s life, his impact on and off the field, and his passion on and off the field go hand in hand. He gets so much respect from his teammates and other guys in the game of baseball, and that allows Big League Impact to have the impact that it does.”

— KYLE GIBSON PITCHER

“Waino is one of those guys who stays up at night thinking about how he can make the world a better place.”

— SCOTT LINEBRINK WATER MISSION

“(Waino) really embodies the spirit of a true servant leader.”

— LUCINDA PERRY JONES OPERATION FOOD SEARCH

“You’re an inspiration and a true teammate.”

— BRAD HENDERSON PITTSBURGH KIDS FOUNDATION

Scan this QR code for a video tribute to Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright, featuring BLI athletes and charity partners.

2023 EVENTS

PARTICIPANTS:

125 MLB PLAYERS

1,245 MLB FANS

Boondocks Benefit Concert

Benefiting Big League Impact

Cardinals in London

Watch Party at Paddy O’s

Benefiting Big League Impact

Swinging For Impact at Topgolf St. Louis

Benefiting Big League Impact

Swinging For Impact at Topgolf Baltimore

Benefiting City of Refuge

Baltimore

Fans Fantasy Football Kickoff (St. Louis)

Benefiting Big League Impact, Ground 40, Meals on Wheels

Rockwall, St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Tenkiller Public Schools

Fans Fantasy Football Kickoff (Baltimore)

BOONDOCKS CONCERT

JANUARY 2023

$101,250

RAISED FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

Big League Impact founder and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright traded his glove for a guitar during this year’s Big League Impact benefit concert at Boondocks Pub. Hundreds of Cardinals fans packed the Springfield, Illinois, venue to hear some of Waino’s original songs, which will be featured on his upcoming album.

Wainwright performed alongside legendary songwriters Gary Baker and Greg Barnhill — but not before joining Cardinals Hall of Famer Jason Isringhausen and Cardinals manager Oli Marmol at the autograph table.

This year’s benefit concert raised more than $100,000 for Big League Impact and will help us continue our decade-long mission to save lives, restore dignity and instill hope for people in need around the world.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Mama 2’s Biscuits, Martin Equipment, Evan Lloyd Architects, Hickory Point Bank, KSA Lighting & Controls, Marine Bank, Springfield Electric Lighting & Design and the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes.

Featured MLB Player(s): Adam Wainwright

Scan this QR code for a video recap from the event, courtesy of our friends at Bally Sports Midwest.

CARDINALS IN LONDON WATCH PARTY @ PADDY O’S JUNE 2023

$10,290 RAISED FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

Nearly 200 St. Louis Cardinals fans joined Big League Impact to cheer on pitcher Adam Wainwright and his teammates in Game 1 of the MLB London Series. Special thanks to our emcees, Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley and Carey Davis from 101ESPN’s The Opening Drive, and our hosts at Paddy O’s for their support of the event. The more than $10,000 raised at the event will help us continue our decade-long mission to save lives, restore dignity and instill hope for people in need around the world.

TOPGOLF ST. LOUIS

JUNE 2023

$124,289

RAISED FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

St. Louis Cardinals fans had a chance to compete against Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright and dozens of past and present members of the Cardinals organization (and a St. Louis Blues player!) during this year’s SOLD OUT Swinging for Impact Topgolf Challenge, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union. This year’s Topgolf St. Louis event raised more than $120,000 for Big League Impact and will help us continue our decade-long mission to save lives, restore dignity and instill hope for people in need around the world.

Special thanks to our emcees, Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley and Carey Davis from 101ESPN’s The Opening Drive, and to our generous sponsors for their support of this event — CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Budweiser, Spectrum Reach, Boondocks Pub, Bally Sports Midwest, 101ESPN, Scott-Lee Heating Company, Rawlings, Crystal Cobb, Diane and Paul Hollis, and Kelley’s Crew.

Featured MLB Player(s): Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt, Drew VerHagen, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Andrew Knizer, Nolan

Gorman, Jack Flaherty, Chris Stratton, Miles Mikolas, Willson Contreras, Alec Burleson, Andre Pallante, Oscar Mercado, Genesis Cabrera, Lars Nootbaar and Luken Baker; former Cardinals players Andy Benes, Alan Benes, Kyle McClellan, Scott Terry, John Costello and Al Hrabosky; broadcaster Bengie Molina; manager Oli Marmol; coaching/training staff members Joe McEwing, Stubby Clapp, Turner Ward, Kleininger Teran, Brandon Allen, Dusty Blake, Adam Olsen and Chris Conroy; and St. Louis Blues player Robert Thomas.

TOPGOLF BALTIMORE

AUGUST 2023

$36,340 RAISED FOR CITY OF REFUGE

Baltimore Orioles fans had a chance to compete against Big League Impact VP Kyle Gibson and his O’s teammates during this year’s Swinging for Impact Topgolf Challenge. This year’s Topgolf Baltimore event raised more than $36,000 for City of Refuge Baltimore, a faith-based organization working to help local families and individuals transition out of poverty.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors for their support of this event — Stan Crisci of RBC Wealth, Mike Kampeter, Brian Moran (Only Morans), Rowley Sports Management, Merritt Properties, RBR Technologies and Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn Crab House.

Featured MLB Player(s):

Cole Irvin, Grayson Rodriguez, Kyle Bradish, Dean Kremer, Mike Baumann, Danny Coulombe, Jack Flaherty; infielders Adam Frazier, Ryan O’Hearn, Gunnar Henderson, Shintaro Fujinami, Ryan McKenna, Austin Hays, Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins, Aaron Hicks and Adley Rutschman.

“I had an opportunity earlier this season to volunteer with City of Refuge during a road trip to Atlanta, and I was beyond impressed by the organization and the transformative work it is doing for people in need. I’m so excited to be able to support some of that same life-changing work right here in Baltimore!”

– Pitcher Kyle Gibson

BIG LEAGUE IMPACT FANS FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUES

$139,830

RAISED FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

$98,830 raised in St. Louis

St. Louis Cardinals fans had a chance to go headto-head with their favorite players during this year’s Big League Impact charity fantasy football league, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union.

The nearly $100,00 raised was divided among six charities hand-picked by participating Cardinals: Big League Impact, Ground 40, Meals on Wheels Rockwall, St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, Stray Rescue of St. Louis and Tenkiller Public Schools.

The league kicked things off with a fun event at Busch Stadium, which included an on-field experience for league participants, Q&A with Cardinals players, a chance to watch batting practice and more.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, CommunityAmerican Credit Union, 101 ESPN, Bally Sports Midwest, Rawlings Sporting Goods, RealTime Fantasy Sports, Spectrum Reach and Trophy Smack for their support of this event.

Featured MLB Player(s): Adam Wainwright, Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Drew VerHagen

$41,000 raised in Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles fans had a chance to go head-tohead with their favorite players during this year’s Big League Impact charity fantasy football league, benefiting Help One Now.

The league kicked things off with a fun event at Orioles Park, hosted by Big League Impact VP Kyle Gibson.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, e3 Wealth, Rawlings Sporting Goods, RealTime Fantasy Sports and Trophy Smack for their support of this event.

Featured MLB Player(s): Kyle Gibson and Ryan McKenna

CONGRATULATIONS, 2023 WINNERS!

OVERALL WINNER: Dan Arnsperger (St. Louis)

ST. LOUIS WINNER: Dan Arnsperger

BALTIMORE WINNER: Terry Wallace

LEAGUE WINNERS: Tim, Sarancini, Tommy Edman, Chance Carlin, Chris DeMastrie, Dan Arnsperger, Drew VerHagen (St. Louis); Terry Wallace, Joe Quartucci (Baltimore)

Bigger Than Baseball: Adam Wainwright Meets Mauricio Dubón

Each year, our fans fantasy kickoff event at Busch Stadium kicks off with a one-of-a-kind gameday experience, which includes an on-field experience followed by a Q&A session with participating St. Louis Cardinals players. In 2023, that Q&A revealed a heartwarming story about BLI’s impact that captivated those in the audience.

BLI founder Adam Wainwright spoke about an encounter he’d had earlier in the season with a young Astros player, Mauricio Dubón, who reached out and asked to meet up after a game.

“He said, I’m from this little tiny village in Honduras and your charity Big League Impact came in in 2014 and built a clean water project in our village, and

our lives were never the same,” Waino recalled, referencing a trip he took with Water Mission.

Waino continued: “I left there thinking, you know what, this game of baseball has provided so much more than just wins and losses and championships for a city. It’s also provided clean water. It’s also provided thousands of meals, roofs over heads, medicine, shelter, all the basic essential needs — things that we take for granted, a lot of people didn’t have that, and he was directly affected by it. And he wanted to tell me thank you and he wanted to say thanks to the organization.

So, I just want to say, you’re making a difference. What we’re doing here in this room today means so much more. You’re amazing, you’re helping us do wonderful work, and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re going to continue to reach those tiny villages all across the world because of guys like you.”

PLAYERS-ONLY FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

$160,000 RAISED FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

FIRST PLACE

CLAYTON KERSHAW & ROSS STRIPLING

A professional athlete’s competitive spirit doesn’t take an off-season! Our players-only fantasy football league was created in 2020 to give MLB players a chance to compete against each other for charity.

In 2023, $160,000 was raised and will be split among dozens of charities hand-selected by 34 participating players.

Won $50,000 for Kershaw’s Challenge, a Christ-centered organization committed to transforming the lives of children across the globe and empowering others to make a difference.

“Ross and I have had such a fun experience playing in this league, and the donation to Kershaw’s Challenge will have such an enormous impact across the scope of our beneficiaries.”

— Pitcher Clayton Kershaw

SECOND PLACE KYLE GIBSON

Won $20,000 for Grace’s Place, an emergency shelter for children in Franklin County, Missouri.

THIRD PLACE TREVOR STORY

Won $10,000 for Giving Sole, providing new shoes for kids in foster care.

CHARITY IMPACT

THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION

At Big League Impact, our mission is simple: Help people in times of need. Since 2013, our organization has partnered with MLB players and their fans to raise money and awareness for a variety of causes, such as childhood cancer, global poverty and access to clean water.

During the 2022 holiday season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and his wife, Amy, donated $15,000 to The Little Bit Foundation, a St. Louis-based nonprofit working to empower students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future by breaking down barriers to learning for students living in poverty.

A portion of the funds was used to provide socks, shoes and underwear for 625 students at Moline and Koch elementary schools in the Riverview Gardens School District. The remaining funds were used to provide coats, hats and gloves for an additional 312 students at Hancock Place Early Childhood Center and Patrick Henry Downtown Academy (St. Louis Public Schools). The items were distributed via Little Bit school boutiques, where kids were able to try on their new coats and shoes to ensure the perfect fit, as well as select new hats, gloves, socks and underwear of their liking.

“I have a student who came to school in tears because his feet were so uncomfortable after walking to school

in shoes that did not fit,” said Deborah Rogers, the principal at Patrick Henry Downtown Academy. “He came straight to the office and asked if he could meet with ‘the people who helped him the last time.’ Eventually, we connected the dots and realized he was asking for help from The Little Bit Foundation, who got him clothes the previous month. We ordered him shoes and they were there the next day. He literally skips to school now.”

Added Ariel Turner, the social worker at Koch Elementary: “When the kids were getting shoes, some danced — they were so excited about the bright colors that everyone wanted and the bright color shoes, too.”

“A STUDENT CAME TO SCHOOL IN TEARS BECAUSE HIS FEET WERE SO UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER WALKING TO SCHOOL IN SHOES THAT DID NOT FIT. ... WE ORDERED HIM SHOES AND THEY WERE THERE THE NEXT DAY. HE LITERALLY SKIPS TO SCHOOL NOW.”

HELP ONE NOW: FERRIER SCHOOL

Big League Impact VP Kyle Gibson has been a longtime supporter of Help One Now, a nonprofit that empowers families in developing countries in an effort to end extreme poverty.

The funds Kyle has raised in recent years have helped provide ongoing support for classrooms at the school Help One Now has established in Haiti’s Ferrier Village as a refuge for orphaned children who have been rescued from traffickers or who are at a high risk of being trafficked.

“We are so grateful for your long-term support and life-changing commitment to supporting the Ferrier, Haiti community,” says Lamar Stockton, Help One Now’s director of development. “Ferrier Secondary School has become an integral part of the community. It has provided an opportunity that never existed in the region and a pathway to transforming an entire community for generations to come.”

According to Help One Now, in 2023 the Ferrier Secondary School empowered more than 700 students, employed 40 teachers and other staff members, provided 265,000 nutritious meals and supplied nearly 800 people with access to clean water. The school continues to expand, and more

space is needed to continue its important work in the community.

“We are proud and grateful for the work being done at Ferrier Secondary School, and we are working to continue to grow this impact,” Stockton says. “We’ve broken ground on a brand new wing of the school, which will greatly increase the number of students we are able to serve, as well as create a stable and safe environment for students in the midst of the current crisis in Haiti.”

“FERRIER SECONDARY SCHOOL HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IT HAS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY THAT NEVER EXISTED IN THE REGION AND A PATHWAY TO TRANSFORMING AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.”

“It’s been a really neat opportunity and it’s given me a chance personally to live out my faith during the season. To be able to reach out and serve others is so gratifying for all of us.”

— Infielder Tommy Edman

Big League Impact’s Mission 3:18 initiative empowers MLB players to give back during road series with one-day service opportunities that promote positive change in the communities they visit throughout the baseball season.

Mission 3:18 supports our broader goal of helping pro athletes use their platform for good and establish a legacy of service that transcends the game of baseball. Learn more at www.bigleagueimpact.org/mission318.

ROOKIE SEASON STATS

250+ HOURS SERVED DURING 2023 SEASON

125+ PARTICIPATING PLAYERS FROM NINE MLB TEAMS

20+ CHARITY PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

“You think you’re going to serve other people, and then, all of a sudden, you’re walking out with more energy, joy, compassion and gratitude for everything in life.”

— First baseman Paul Goldschmidt

2023 CAMPAIGNS & ACTIVITIES

#ALLWIN ST. LOUIS

Benefiting Adoption-Share, St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, Crisis Aid International U.S. Safe Program, The Little Bit Foundation, The Backstoppers, Habitat for Humanity St. Louis

#ALLWIN BALTIMORE

Benefiting House of Ruth Maryland, Maryland Food Bank, Vs. Cancer, Lighthouse Family Retreat, Franklin Square Medical Center NICU, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

#ALLWIN TEXAS

Benefiting the National MS Society & Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex

#ALLWIN TAMPA BAY

Benefiting Buddy Baseball & Children’s Cancer Center

#ALLWIN PHILADELPHIA

Benefiting Team Red, White & Blue

#ALLWIN CINCINNATI

Benefiting Consider the Lily

#ALLWIN CHICAGO

Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project & St. Jude

#ALLWIN NEW YORK (YANKEES)

Benefiting Special Hearts in the Arts & Consider the Lily

#ALLWIN ARIZONA

Benefiting National Keratoconus Foundation

#ALLWIN OAKLAND

Benefiting Hearing the Call

MISCELLANEOUS

Merch | Cameo | 101ESPN Wednesdays With Waino |

Winter Warm-Up | MLBPA Grants

About Our #ALLWIN Campaigns

Our #ALLWIN campaigns invite MLB fans to help us make an impact, one swing at a time! Each campaign offers an exciting opportunity for baseball fans to team up with their favorite MLB players and make a difference in the world. Players pledge a donation to a specific charity for every game their team wins during the regular season; additionally, players may also pledge donations based on their individual stats throughout the season (i.e., strikeouts, stolen bases, etc.).

By donating to an #ALLWIN campaign, fans can support a wide range of charities that are making a positive impact in their communities — while also being entered to win fun prizes.

In 2023, we helped players from the St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks and Oakland A’s rally their fans to raise $538,000 for over a dozen charities.

$538,000

RAISED FOR 23 CHARITIES

WHEN WE’RE ALL IN, WE #ALLWIN!

$146,820 RAISED IN ST. LOUIS

Adam Wainwright donated to Adoption-Share, a nonprofit that’s leveraging technology to bring efficiency, innovation and reform to the adoption process so that children in need of a home can be placed with loving families more quickly. Waino was inspired by his own experience as an adoptive father. Families in Missouri interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent can take steps today by clicking here.

Tommy Edman donated to the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, which works to engage and focus local, regional and national support to promote educational success for St. Louis Public School District students. Edman comes from a family of teachers and knows just how much work goes into educating and caring for students.

Miles Mikolas donated to the Crisis Aid U.S. Safe Program, which provides a women’s shelter in St. Louis. The shelter offers a critically needed holistic home and safe haven for American female survivors

of sex trafficking. Crisis Aid is committed to helping youth who are at risk or caught in sex trafficking within our communities through one-on-one mentoring and support.

Paul Goldschmidt donated to The Little Bit Foundation, a local nonprofit that aims to empower students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future by breaking down barriers to learning for students living in poverty.

Ryan Helsley donated to Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, which provides local families living in substandard rental housing with the opportunity to help build and then purchase a home they can afford to maintain.

Steven Matz donated to Backstoppers, a local nonprofit that provides ongoing financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Nolan Arenado donated to Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children in the St. Louis area. Arenado also donated to Operation Food Search, a local hunger relief organization, for every double play he was part of during the regular season.

$65,620 RAISED IN BALTIMORE

Kyle Gibson donated to House of Ruth Maryland, one of the nation’s leading intimate partner violence centers helping women and their children find safety and security. Gibson also donated to Maryland Food Bank for every strikeout he recorded during the regular season.

Tyler Wells donated to Vs. Cancer, a fundraising

$21,695 RAISED IN CHICAGO

Patrick Wisdom donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.

Yan Gomes donated to Wounded Warrior Project, which honors and empowers veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses or wound due to military service on or after Sept. 11, 2001. WWP provides interactive programs, rehabilitation retreats and free mental health counseling for injured veterans and their families.

campaign of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation that funds child life programs in local hospitals and lifesaving pediatric brain tumor research. Wells also donated to Lighthouse Family Retreat for every strikeout he recorded during the regular season. Lighthouse Family Retreat offers support for families living through childhood cancer via restorative retreats and other helpful resources.

Austin Hays donated to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center NICU.

Cedric Mullins donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, which is dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases.

$17,725 RAISED IN TEXAS

Dane Dunning donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an organization on a mission to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. MS is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body.

The Texas Rangers Foundation donated to Mission Arlington Mission Metroplex, a faith-based community outreach organization that helps people meet their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

$5,430 RAISED IN NEW YORK (YANKEES)

Jose Trevino donated to Special Hearts in the Arts for every Yankees win, for every double, triple or home run he hit, and for every time he caught a runner stealing during the MLB’s regular season. Special Hearts in the Arts gives individuals with special needs the opportunity to explore programs in art, music, dance, theater and film.

Catcher Yan Gomes (left) presents a check to the Wounded Warrior Project before a 2023 Cubs game.

$210,530 RAISED IN PHILADELPHIA

Aaron Nola donated to Team Red, White & Blue for every Phillies win and for every strikeout he personally recorded during the MLB’s regular season. Aaron continued his fundraising efforts throughout the postseason.

Team Red, White & Blue enriches veterans’ lives by offering real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle. The organization believes that a strong focus on mental and physical health is critical to ensuring veterans’ best days are ahead of them.

Pitcher Aaron Nola (right) presents a check to Team Red, White & Blue before a 2023 Phillies game.

$12,000 RAISED IN OAKLAND

Spencer Patton donated to Hearing the Call for every A’s win and every strikeout he threw. Hearing the Call provides hearing healthcare to people who otherwise have no access. Spencer and his family are passionate about this cause because of his own son’s unexplained hearing loss.

$28,915 RAISED IN TAMPA BAY

Zach Eflin donated to Buddy Baseball, a recreational baseball league for children with special needs serving the Tampa Bay area, for every Rays win during the MLB’s regular season.

Zach also donated to Children’s Cancer Center for every strikeout he recorded during the regular season.

$4,850 RAISED IN CINCINNATI

Luke Weaver donated to Consider the Lily every time the Reds won during the regular season.

Consider the Lily provides aftercare homes in Manila, Philippines, for abused, exploited and trafficked Filipino girls.

$24,415 RAISED IN ARIZONA

Tommy Pham donated to the National Keratoconus Foundation for every team win and every home run he hit, first for the New York Mets and then for the Arizona Diamondbacks (following a mid-season trade). Tommy continued his fundraising efforts throughout the Dbacks’ postseason, all the way the World Series!

In 2008, Tommy himself was diagnosed with keratoconus, a serious eye condition that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. He’s supporting the NKCF to help raise awareness of keratoconus and support scientific research into its cause and treatment.

OUR 2023 PLAYER ROSTER

The MLB players pictured on the opposite page hosted Big League Impact events (Topgolf, Fans Fantasy Football) or campaigns (#ALLWIN) in 2023.

Top row, from left:

Adam Wainwright, Nolan Arenado, Tommy Edman and Paul Goldschmidt

Second row, from left: Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Miles

Mikolas and Lars Nootbaar.

Third row, from left:

Drew VerHagen, Kyle Gibson, Austin Hays and Ryan McKenna.

Fourth row, from left: Cedric Mullins, Tyler Wells, Yan Gomes and Patrick Wisdom.

Fifth row, from left: Aaron Nola, Jose Trevino, Luke Weaver and Tommy Pham.

Bottom row, from left: Dane Dunning, Zach Eflin and Spencer Patton.

The following professional athletes participated in Big League Impact events (Topgolf, Mission 3:18 outings) or activities (Players Only Fantasy Football) in 2023:

Angels

Daniel Murphy

Astros

Alex Bregman

Braves

Pierce Johnson

Blues (NHL)

Robert Thomas

Cardinals

Brandon Allen

Luken Baker

Tres Barrera

Alan Benes

Andy Benes

Dusty Blake

Alec Burleson

Genesis Cabrera

Stubby Clapp

Chris Conroy

Willson Contreras

John Costello

Brendan Donovan

Jack Flaherty

Nolan Gorman

Matt Holliday

Al Hrabosky

John King

Andrew Knizner

Oli Marmol

Kyle McClellan

Joe McEwing

Oscar Mercado

Bengie Molina

John Montgomery

James Naile

Adam Olsen

Andre Pallante

Julio Rangel

Kerry Robinson

Chris Stratton

Kleininger Teran

Scott Terry

Turner Ward

Cubs

Kyle Hendricks

Eric Hosmer

Dansby Swanson

Diamondbacks

Austin Adams

Nick Ahmed

Tommy Henry

Carson Kelly

Joe Mantiply

Scott McGough

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Clayton Kershaw

Giants

Ross Stripling

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Steven Souza Jr.

Mets

Max Scherzer

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Ben Carhart

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Padres

Trent Grisham

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Michael Wacha

Phillies

Andrew Bellati

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Pirates

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Nick Hundley

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Reds

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Trevor Story

Royals

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Tigers

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Twins

Sonny Gray

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White Sox

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OUR 2023 CHARITY PARTNERS

Adoption-Share

Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children

Big League Impact

Brace for Impact

Bregman Cares

Buddy Baseball, Inc

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation (Homers for Health)

Cardinals Care

Children’s Cancer Center

City of Refuge Baltimore

Cleveland Animal Protective League

Compassion International

Consider the Lily

Crisis Aid – U.S. Safe Initiative

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation –D.C., Maryland and Virginia Chapter

DT Murphy Foundation (Prom Series)

Emerald Youth Foundation (Knoxville, TN)

Fundahigado America Foundation

Giving Sole

Grace’s Place

Ground 40 Ministries

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis

Hartsville Interfaith Ministries

Hearing the Call

Help Cure HD

Help One Now

House of Ruth Maryland

Humane Rescue Alliance

Kerhsaw’s Challenge

Lighthouse Family Retreat

Maryland Food Bank

Meals on Wheels Senior Services

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Mission Arlington Mission Metroplex

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (NICU)

National Christian Foundation

National Keratonocus Foundation

National MS Society

Operation Food Search

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, Inc. (Vs. Cancer)

Project Sweet Peas

Promise Mission (Marion, IL)

Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis

San Diego Rescue Mission

Special Hearts in the Arts

Special Olympics Illinois

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation

St. Louis Public Schools Foundation

Stray Rescue of St. Louis

Success Beyond the Classroom

Team Red, White & Blue

Tenkiller Elementary School

The Backstoppers, Inc

The Little Bit Foundation

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Texarkana

Tyler Skaggs Foundation

Vanderbilt University (Hawkins Field Enhancements)

Veterans Community Project St. Louis

Wounded Warrior Project - Chicago

LEAGUE-WIDE LEGACY

Thank you to the teams, players and fans throughout Major League Baseball who honored Adam Wainwright’s retirement with a gift to Big League Impact! We appreciate your support.

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