MLB announces more legendary player appearances for All-Star Week’s Capital One PLAY BALL PARK

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer

All-New Fan Experience App Released & Available for Download; Special Ticket Offer Available at AllStarGame.com with the Promo Code PBPO; Baseball Hall of Famers, Negro Leagues Legends, Olympians Coming to Seattle

July 3rd, 2023

Major League Baseball today announced more legendary baseball and softball stars who will appear at All-Star Week’s Capital One PLAY BALL PARK beginning this Saturday, July 8, in addition to the 20+ former Mariners players who were previously announced. A complete list of the 40+ attending former stars is available below and on AllStarGame.com. To make reservations for autographs with these legends and skip the lines, MLB has released the all-new All-Star Experience Pass App presented by Capital One, now available on iOS and Android. Autographs and photographs with these legends are included with the price of admission to PLAY BALL PARK’s indoor section.

MLB has launched the All-Star Experience Pass App presented by Capital One to ensure fans have an easily accessible, immersive All-Star experience. Available at AllStarGame.com/download, fans are encouraged to download the app before arriving at Lumen Field and the Event Center in order to make autograph reservations, play the latest MLB video games, participate in scavenger hunts and have a chance to win tickets to the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.

GUEST COACHES AND CLINICIANS

In addition to the 40+ former MLBers appearing at PLAY BALL PARK, a number of former softball stars, MLB Youth Ambassadors and notable names in youth baseball are joining the league at PLAY BALL PARK to lead young people through a variety of formal and informal clinics and games on the numerous diamonds inside and outside of Lumen Field. These coaches and clinicians include:

  • NCAA Women’s College World Series Champion & MLB Youth Softball Ambassador Lauren Chamberlain
  • Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Women’s College World Series Champion and MLB Youth Softball Ambassador Jennie Finch
  • Olympic Gold Medalist and MLB Youth Softball Ambassador Natasha Watley
  • MLB Youth Ambassador Coach Ballgame
  • Little League World Series Legend and Nike RBI World Series Alumna, Mo’ne Davis
  • Olympic Gold Medalist and Women’s College World Series Champion Lisa Fernandez
  • NCAA Women’s College World Series Champion & former USA Softball National Team member, Destinee Martinez
  • Players from the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic

ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE PASS APP PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE

The MLB All-Star Experience Pass App presented by Capital One will make its debut at this year’s event, further enhancing the experience for fans attending Capital One PLAY BALL PARK. With the MLB All-Star Experience Pass app, fans can:

  • Make reservations for legends autographs, MLB Arcade and youth clinics, and to watch the MLB Draft presented by Nike live in person.
  • Carry the most up-to-date Capital One PLAY BALL PARK schedule in their pocket.
  • Receive notifications about upcoming events, exclusive opportunities and important information.
  • Quickly log in with their MLB account.

Registration for PLAY BALL PARK is mandatory for entry. Only those 18 or older can register; anyone younger must be registered by someone 18+ to enter. Fans can register at allstargame.com/register. Upon successful registration, fans will receive a QR code which will be scanned at the entrance to PLAY BALL PARK. QR code will be emailed to fans and will be available in the MLB All-Star Experience Pass app. Fans can download the app from their device’s app store or by visiting AllStarGame.com/download. Paid tickets are required to make reservations for autographs, the Arcade, and youth clinics.

Throughout the four days of Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, fans have opportunities to receive free autographs and participate in question-and-answer sessions and clinics led by former players, all of which is included with the price of admission to PLAY BALL PARK’s indoor section. Regular admission costs $35, but for a limited time, fans can purchase $10 tickets at AllStarGame.com with the code PBPO. Eligible Capital One cardholders receive four free tickets to Capital One PLAY BALL PARK and can redeem them here while supplies last. Access to all activities outside Lumen Field are free of charge.

In addition to free tickets, eligible Capital One cardholders also receive exclusive access to Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, as well as dedicated Capital One cardholder entrances and express lanes at the most popular attractions.

Additional games and attractions at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK include:

  • Batting Cages
  • MLB Arcade including Home Run Derby VR
  • MLB The Show 23 Gaming Stations
  • Curated Exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
  • Interactive Display from the Negro Leagues Museum
  • Mascot Home Run Derbies
  • Home Plate Bounce & Home Run Robber
  • Major League trophy displays
  • Pitching Tunnels
  • World’s Largest Baseball
  • Rookie Leagues
  • MLB Draft Experience

Watch this video for a preview of Capital One All-Star Village and Capital One PLAY BALL PARK.

Capital One PLAY BALL PARK opens this Saturday, July 8th and runs through Tuesday, July 11th. Hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday are 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hours of operation on Monday and Tuesday are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It is the world’s largest and most playable baseball and softball festival with more than 50 indoor and outdoor attractions for fans of all ages. Indoor PLAY BALL PARK attractions are included in the price of admission, and the only additional costs are for concessions and memorabilia. Access to the outdoor sections of PLAY BALL PARK outside Lumen Field is free for everyone.

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