Andy Katz, Grip N' Rip Club Founder Andy Katz has played and coached baseball in New England for the past 25 years. Over this time, he has built a vast network of contacts who all offer valuable products and services for baseball and softball players. By building a network of these professionals, we are making baseball and softball more affordable, providing a one-stop online destination to find resources, and connecting you with experienced instructors who can teach coaches and kids how to play the game the right way. The outcome of this effort should be an improvement in the quality of play across the region and an overall better experience for baseball and softball families. Through our partnership with Kevin Youkilis, we will make a donation to Kevin's charity for every member that joins our Club.
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Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox
Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids is a charitable organization founded by Boston Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis, dedicated to rallying local and corporate support for charities and organizations focused on the health and wellbeing of children. Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids teams up with existing community-based children’s charities and medical research programs in New England to help them raise money and awareness.
Some of the organizations that Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids works with include:
The Italian Home For Children
Christopher's Haven
Joslin Pediatric Health Services
Love Lanes
Birthday Wishes
Nativity Prep