First Pitch Celebration set for February 12th

■ Mike Matheny to speak at First Pitch Celebration (mutigers.com)

Join the Mizzou Baseball program in kicking off the 2011 season as generations of the MU Baseball family come together to recognize past and present achievements in a fun-filled night on Saturday, February 12.

For more information or to register for the event, click here.

The Seventh Annual First Pitch Celebration will include hors d'oeuvres, beverages for young and old, introductions of past and present players, a 2011 season outlook and a silent auction featuring prestigious professional and collegiate items. Make it a weekend by taking in the Tiger basketball game against Oklahoma at 12:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 12th.

This year's guest speaker will be former St. Louis Cardinal Mike Matheny. Matheny spent 13 years in Major League Baseball. He played for four teams during his career, including the Cardinals from 2000-2004. He was a four-time Gold Glove Award winner.

7th Annual First Pitch Celebration

When: Saturday, February 12, 2011
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Festivities will begin at 7 p.m.

Where: Hampton Inn & Suites at the University of Missouri
1225 Fellows Place, Columbia, MO 65203
(at the intersection of Stadium & College)

Tickets: Admission to First Pitch Celebration - $30

For questions, please contact, Evan Pratte, Director of Baseball Operations, at 573-882-1917 or prattee@missouri.edu.