Want to Throw Out the First Pitch at a Braves Spring Training Game at Walt Disney World?

UPDATE: 3:00 P.M. – Congratulations to Pattie Joyce! You have been selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Braves game on March 23 against the Marlins! Please check your email for further details.

Thank you to everyone who applied for this unique opportunity. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @DisneySports for all the latest news and events involving Disney Sports!

UPDATE: 2:00 P.M. – The window to enter our ceremonial first pitch opportunity at the Braves game on March 23 is now closed. Please check back at 3:00 P.M. (EDT) to see who is selected as the winner!

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UPDATE: We understand there are some issues with our wdwsportsmeetups@disney.com account. Please use this replacement e-mail – matthew.x.gottfried.-nd@disney.com.

Ever wonder what it would be like to stand on the pitcher’s mound at a Major League Baseball game and throw a pitch? Well, here is your opportunity to apply.

A Disney sports fan will have the rare opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday, March 23, prior to the Atlanta Braves spring training game (1:05 p.m. EDT) against the Florida Marlins at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney will be selecting a fan for this unique on-field experience which will include two admissions to the game, the opportunity to meet a Braves player and take a photo with a Disney character on the field at Champion Stadium in addition to throwing out the first pitch. To apply, simply submit your name, email, Twitter handle (if available) and phone number to wdwsportsmeetups@disney.com matthew.x.gottfried.-nd@disney.com TODAY between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (EDT) and we will select a fan at 3 p.m. (EDT).

For more information on Braves spring training and the latest sports news from around Disney, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @DisneySports!

Promotion Details:

• Here are the official rules.
• @DisneySports will begin taking applications at 11 a.m. (EDT).
• Applicants must submit his/her name, email, Twitter handle (if available) and phone number to wdwsportsmeetups@disney.com matthew.x.gottfried.-nd@disney.com between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (EST).
• The selected fan will be randomly selected and announced on the blog at 3 p.m. (EDT) later today and contacted shortly after with further details.
• No previous baseball experience required.

Disclaimer: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a U.S. resident and have the interest and ability in attending the game. The selected applicant will be contacted via phone and email and must respond within 24 hours or a new applicant will be selected. Submission of application grants Disney the right to use the applicant’s name and likeness for marketing and publicity purposes through Disney social media platforms. Limit of one entry per person.