Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is excited to kick off the 2009 First Pitch Classic baseball tournament on Feb. 26-28. One of the largest baseball tournaments in Texas, the event kicks off the beginning of the season and showcases some of the state's top baseball talent. The tournament also honors the memory of Grapevine baseball player Chris Gavora who sustained fatal injuries on opening day in 2007.
"It is an honor and privilege for Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine to host the 2009 First Pitch Classic for the 13th consecutive year," said Doug Lawson, president. "Our focus on active partnerships with school programs and the community attests to our commitment of being the best place to give and receive care. We wish all of the teams the best of luck and hope that players, coaches and fans alike have a great time."
Participating high school teams include: Colleyville Heritage, Fort Worth Western Hills, Mansfield, Mesquite Poteet, Grapevine, Mansfield Legacy, Birdville, Amarillo Tascosa, Fossil Ridge, Saginaw, Coppell, Richland, Keller, Boswell, Waxahachie and El Paso Franklin. Tournament games will take place at Colleyville Heritage High School, Grapevine High School, Fossil Ridge High School and Keller High School.
Baylor Grapevine is serving as the title sponsor of the tournament for the 13thconsecutive year. It will provide trainer and medical coverage for players at all games sites as well as trophies and tournament t-shirts.
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is a full-service, fully-accredited not-for-profit hospital serving residents in more than 20 cities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Focused on being the best place to give and receive quality, safe and compassionate care, Baylor Grapevine works to lead the transformation of health care. The 233-bed hospital offers advanced medical services for cardiovascular services, women's services, diagnostic imaging, neonatal intensive care, sleep disorders, intensive and emergency care.
For fiscal year 2008, the faith-based Baylor Health Care System will report more than $400 million in community benefits to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
CONTACT:
LaKisha Miller
817.329.2539
lakisha.miller@BaylorHealth.edu
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com