Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

For good. For ever.

306 South University Avenue Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 United States

(989) 773-7322

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Swing for the Fences

March 18, 2021  /  Guest User

This spring, community members can safely participate in baseball at the Earl Hartman Jr. Baseball Complex on Lincoln Road in Mt. Pleasant.

Earl Hartman Jr. Baseball Complex

In 2019, Sacred Heart Academy created their ‘Swing for the Fences’ campaign to raise funding for necessary safety improvements at the baseball complex. The effort was initiated by parents and supporters in a quest to follow the lead set by Major League Baseball to increase the height of fencing around the baseball field for safety reasons. Higher backstops and higher foul line fencing will help eliminate the possibility of injury to any spectator from a foul ball or inadvertent bat.

Since the Earl Hartman Jr. Baseball Complex is not only used for Irish home games, but for summer Legion ball, Little League, and various state tournaments, investing in the fencing improvements will help increase the level of safety for all fans and players.

Funds provided by the Kellogg Youth Fund, Connor J. Puhlman Fund for Youth, and Hersee Family Fund allowed Sacred Heart Academy to invest in the fencing improvements.