4 Young Women To Be Selected For MLB Empowerment Award

FLORIDA — Four young women who demonstrate positive characteristics through their participation in several Major League Baseball-led softball programs will be recognized this baseball season with the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award.

Major League Baseball and Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the makers of Arm & Hammer announced the return of the award Monday. The winners will receive a $10,000 college scholarship, courtesy of Arm & Hammer, as well as a trip to the 2021 World Series, where they will be recognized prior to the game. the recipients will be selected from four marquee softball events, including RBI Regionals, RBI World Series, Jennie Finch Classic presented by Arm & Hammer and Breakthrough Series.

An MLB blue-ribbon panel, including Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Women’s College World Series Champion and MLB Youth Softball Ambassador, Jennie Finch, will choose the student-athletes who best exemplify powerful characteristics such as leadership, motivation, commitment, humility and integrity.

“We look forward to young softball athletes across the country getting together at our development events and having the opportunity to receive the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award,” sDavid James, vice president of Baseball & Softball Development, MLB, said. “Jennie Finch and Church & Dwight have been great partners in this effort that both builds confidence and assists with college costs.”

Cindy Manzo, marketing manager of Church & Dwight said they are honored to return the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by Arm & Hammer for its third year.