PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Ripken Baseball is set to host the third annual Ripken Select Tournament in Panama City Beach, Fla. from June 2-7.
As a six-day baseball tournament at Publix Sports Park, more than 40 talented youth baseball teams featuring players ages 9U-14U.
After the event debuted in 2022, Ripken Baseball won the Economic Impact Award from Sports Destination Management for their inaugural Ripken Select Tournament in Panama City Beach. The tournament welcomed 50 teams and more than 700 participants, bringing in more than $2.7 million in economic impact.
This year’s event will start with a community clinic on Saturday, June 1. Youth baseball players of the ages 6 to 14 will be able to take part in this free clinic to improve their skills and gain knowledge from Ripken Baseball instructors. This event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with an 8 a.m. check-in period.
Opening ceremonies will be held on Sunday, June 2. Athletes participating in this tournament will be able to showcase their talent during the opening day skills competitions. Former MLB player Jake Peavy will also appear to speak with youth baseball players, coaches, and families as teams around the country prepare for this tournament. Peavy played professionally for 15 seasons, earning numerous accolades during his career, including the NL Cy Young Award in 2007.
The collaboration between Ripken Baseball and Visit Panama City Beach includes the addition of bringing The All-Ripken Futures Games to Publix Sports Park from Dec. 19 to 22.
