Third Annual Crushin’ for a Cause Home Run Derby Event Day at Aviation Sports Complex is Tomorrow

The Homeruns will be flying at the Third Annual Crushin’ for a Cause tomorrow at Aviation Sports Complex in Marietta; come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with us! Sports fans of all ages are invited to join the SagerStrong Foundation and The 6-4-3 Foundation for food, fun and dingers all day at Crushin’ for a Cause – a baseball-themed festival-style afternoon of family fun and games, baseball opportunities, music, a silent auction, concessions and TWO home run derbies. The cornerstone of the day features the Celebrity Home Run Derby, hosted by 6-4-3 DP Baseball, KSU, and Sprayberry Alum and Braves prospect Tyler Tolve, starring players from the Braves, Giants, Reds, and Mets Organizations! Below is a list of local athletes in the Prep Baseball Georgia Amateur Derby and professionals in the Crushin' for the Cause Main Event, on Saturday:

Baseball Professionals swinging the bat for Crushin’ for a Cause*

Tyler Tolve, Catcher, Atlanta Braves Organization

Jaylen Smith, Infielder, Oakland Ballers

Cael Chatham, 3rd Baseman, Washington Wild Things

Cooper McMurray, 1st Baseman, Atlanta Braves Organization

Chase Engelhard, Infielder, Cleburne Railroaders

Parks Harber, 3rd Baseman, San Francisco Giants Organization

Kyle Henley, Cincinnati Reds Organization

Colin Houck, New York Mets Organization

*Appearances subject to change, Lineup as of 2/6/26

**New this year: the day will feature the best young talent from across the Atlanta Metro Area in the Prep Baseball GA Amateur HR Derby, prior to the professionals, beginning at 1:30 pm! Baseball Organizations and their top young talent in 13U and 14U will be competing for the title – you don’t want to miss this! See the Lineup Below:

East Cobb Astros Trey Vandergriff Team Elite Chris Reed

Georgia Jackets Brock Shank Titans Baseball Acacademy Luke Jayasekar

Georgia Jackets Brooks Woolley Titans Baseball Academy Carson Parker

Ninth Inning Baseball Bentley Davis USA Scout Mason Torre

Ninth Inning Baseball Chase Thatcher 6-4-3 DP Baseball Wyatt Schuck

6-4-3 DP Baseball Mario Esparza de Luna Jr.

This year’s silent auction is ONLINE and in person; there are amazing items to bid on – something for all types of fans, including tickets to many sporting events around the city including Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Gwinnett Stripers, KSU Baseball and EVEN exclusive WWE tickets to Monday Night RAW – plus autographed memorabilia and more! Check it out now at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crushin-for-a-cause-2026-silent-auction . There will be items to bid on in person, as well as online –so be sure to get your tickets now!

Tickets are only $20 each in advance, or $60 for a family up to (5) people. All proceeds will benefit The 6-4-3 Foundation’s community scholarship and outreach initiatives, and the SagerStrong Foundation’s blood cancer research initiatives to support cancer patients and their families in their fight against blood cancer through The Craig Sager AML Research Fund at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

Event details are as follows:

Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm - event schedule online!

Location: Aviation Sports Complex

455 Aviation Road, Marietta, GA

Website page for additional info:

Home Page - Sager Strong Foundation

Information on Tyler Tolve:

SagerStrong Spotlight – Meet Tyler Tolve! - Sager Strong Foundation

Click here to learn more or buy tickets today:

The 6-4-3 Foundation use this link: https://the643foundation.org/c...

About The 6-4-3 Foundation:

The 6-4-3 Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of children and families through sports. The Foundation has put almost $510,000 back into the communities it serves through grants, scholarship assistance programs and community improvement projects. Each year the foundation awards scholarships and grants to worthy individuals and groups who are aligned with the mission. In addition, countless hours of volunteer service and contributions of product donations have allowed the foundation to serve Cobb County’s most vulnerable youth in meaningful ways. To learn more, please visit: www.The643Foundation.org

About the SAGERSTRONG Foundation:

Craig Sager was a two-time Emmy-Award winner, and Hall of Fame Sportscaster, known for his colorful suits and ties, with a personality to match. Sager succumbed to cancer in 2016. Stacy and Craig Sager started the SAGERSTRONG Foundation in the hope that, one day, leukemia patients and their families will never have to go through the battle they have endured. The mission of the SAGERSTRONG Foundation is to give hope to those who need it most, through research to find a cure and programs to support families in their fight against blood cancer. For more information, please visit sagerstrongfoundation.org.