Partner Organizations Prepare for the 7th Annual Marucci World Series
Jul 17th 2023
Marucci Sports will host 142 teams in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the 7th Annual Marucci World Series, on July 23 – 28, 2023. This invite-only amateur baseball tournament is comprised of Marucci Franchise Club and Founders’ Club organizations and showcases some of the best amateur baseball in the country.
These participating teams are an alliance of elite travel baseball organizations in long-term partnerships with Marucci that are committed to excellence on-and-off the field, have positive reputations of service in their communities, and align with the brands’ core values.
“Our staff looks forward to this event every year. The relationships we have with our Franchise and Founders’ Club organizations are special, and the Marucci World Series is one way we show them our appreciation. From the Opening Ceremony to the Coaches Party, tours, and free gifts for players and coaches, we go out of our way to make this event the best one they play in all year,” says Kyle Achord, event host and Marucci Vice President of Team Sales.
The Marucci World Series festivities will commence on Sunday, July 23 with a Marucci Tent Sale at Hitter’s House on Siegen Lane with the hottest deals of the year on bats, gloves, bags and apparel from Marucci, Victus and Lizard Skins. Then, Alex Box Stadium will host a Pre-Opening Ceremony Tailgate Party with food trucks and games from 5:00-6:30p. The Opening Ceremony begins at 7:00p and will feature a Home Run Derby, Fastest Man Competition and Coaches’ Fastest Man Competition, before concluding with a fireworks show. This event is open to the public, free to attend, and fun for the entire family.
Achord continues, “with the help of Visit Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and LSU, we are proud to create an experience like no other. Their generosity, hard work and insight helps us share the unique culture of our home state.”
Tournament play will commence Monday, and continue through Friday, with the semi-finals and championship games played on Friday at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium, Southeastern Louisiana University, University High School, and Live Oak High School.All games are open to the public and free to attend.
The Marucci World Series athletes will compete on the best fields in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. College stadiums hosting games include Alex Box Stadium, Southern University and Southeastern Louisiana University, while high school venues include Brusly High School, Catholic High School, Central High School, Donaldsonville High School, Dutchtown High School, East Ascension High School, French Settlement, Live Oak High School, Oak Villa, Parkview Baptist School, Port Allen High School, Springfield High School, St. Amant High School, St. John of Plaquemine, Traction, University High School, West Feliciana Sports Parkand Zachary Sports Complex.
2023 Marucci World Series Participating Organizations
9ers Baseball
Marucci Athletics
California Baseball Academy
CBC Marucci Blackhawks
Colorado Baseball Academy
East Coast Baseball
Georgia Bombers
Illinois Travel Baseball Club
Indiana Prospects
Knights Knation Baseball
Marucci Elite Texas
Marucci Midwest
Nashville Knights
Natural Baseball Academy
Power Baseball
Richmond County Baseball Club
South Oakland A's
T3 Warhawks
Texas Cannons
Traction Elite
Tri State Arsenal
US Nationals
And a team from South Korea
For more information on the 2023 Marucci World Series, including game times and field locations, please visit maruccisports.com/mws and follow @Maruccisports on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter.