Ball State University Athletics
Baseball Hosting First Pitch Dinner Feb. 7 at the Alumni Center
December 19, 2025 | Baseball
The Ball State baseball team is hosting its First Pitch Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Ball State University Alumni Center.
Tickets can be purchased at the link above, with general admission for $75 and ages 18 and under for $25. Cardinal tables that seat eight go for $550.
The evening's festivities include a team autograph session, where the first 300 kids get a free schedule poster, starting at 5 p.m., followed by a social hour at 6 p.m. and buffet dinner at 7 p.m. The night concludes with the introduction of the 2026 team, a guest speaker's speech and Coach Rich Maloney's closing remarks.
Ball State went 36-22 (21-9 MAC) last season to earn a No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. First Team All-MAC starting pitcher Keegan Johnson headlines a stable of arms returning for the Cardinals, while senior Gavin Balius is a key returner for the offense. The season's first game is for Friday, Feb. 13 against St. John's in DeLand, Fla.
Tickets can be purchased at the link above, with general admission for $75 and ages 18 and under for $25. Cardinal tables that seat eight go for $550.
The evening's festivities include a team autograph session, where the first 300 kids get a free schedule poster, starting at 5 p.m., followed by a social hour at 6 p.m. and buffet dinner at 7 p.m. The night concludes with the introduction of the 2026 team, a guest speaker's speech and Coach Rich Maloney's closing remarks.
Ball State went 36-22 (21-9 MAC) last season to earn a No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. First Team All-MAC starting pitcher Keegan Johnson headlines a stable of arms returning for the Cardinals, while senior Gavin Balius is a key returner for the offense. The season's first game is for Friday, Feb. 13 against St. John's in DeLand, Fla.
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