Send Thunder Baseball 12U to Cooperstown
The Thunder Baseball 12U team is headed to Cooperstown, New York, the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, to play in a youth tournament. Every dollar raised here goes toward the team's trip: tournament fees, travel, and lodging for every player.
Thunder Baseball is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 47-4970471). Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Each supporter films one 5- to 10-second clip: they catch a ball coming in from the left side of the screen, turn, and throw it out the right side. We line every clip up side by side, so the ball never stops moving. We ask everyone who plays to chip in (most people give $5), and the more people who join, the longer the game runs.
Cleveland's season isn't over
The Guardians came up one series short of the Fall Classic this year. Tough break. But here in Cleveland, the Thunder Baseball Club is still playing catch, and there's room on the field for you.
Film your throw, chip in a few dollars, and help a team of 12-year-olds get to Cooperstown. Cleveland baseball isn't done yet.
The longest game of catch
In honor of the Fall Classic, we want this to become the longest game of catch the internet has ever seen, one throw at a time, from anywhere.
How to play
- 1Film your catchPhone sideways. Catch a ball coming in from the left, turn, and throw it out the right.
- 2Check your throwConfirm the ball comes in from the left and leaves out the right, then slide to the moment it leaves the screen. Every throw in the game is 5 to 10 seconds.
- 3Upload and chip inAdd your name, email, and city, start the upload, then make a donation. Most people give $5.
- 4Take the fieldPublish your throw and it joins the game.
The rules
Every game needs an umpire. Here's the fine print, written in plain English (mostly).
- Left to right. The ball has to come in from the left side of your screen and leave out the right, so your throw lines up with everyone else's. Clips that go the other way can't join the game.
- Baseballs only. Every clip must show a person catching and throwing a baseball. Softballs, tennis balls, footballs, water balloons, and the family cat are not eligible, no matter how good the arm.
- Keep it family friendly. No profanity, offensive gestures, inappropriate clothing or signs, advertising, or anything you wouldn't want a 12-year-old to see. Because a 12-year-old will see it.
- Play it safe. No stunts, no throwing near traffic, and no throwing at anyone who isn't ready. You are responsible for your own throws, and for any windows within range.
- You have permission. By uploading, you confirm that you appear in the clip or have permission from everyone who does, including a parent or guardian's permission for anyone under 18.
- We can show it. By uploading, you give the team permission to display your clip, name, and hometown on this site and to share them to promote the fundraiser.
- The coach makes the call. The team reviews every clip and may decline or remove any video that does not meet these standards, at its sole discretion and at any time. Arguing with the umpire has never once worked.
- Rules may change. We may update these rules as the game goes on. The latest version always lives right here.