Chevrolet Hits Home Run with 'Dream' Baseball Diamond at Pflugerville Little League Complex

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PFLUGERVILLE, TX--March 28, 2011: What started as a simple online ZIP code nomination by area-resident Patrick Hennigan, became a boon for local baseball teams when a Pflugerville Little League field was chosen as one of five winners of Chevrolet's 'Building Diamonds and Dreams' program.  

Local winner Hennigan selected the Pflugerville Little League to be the beneficiary of the field renovation.  Pflugerville Little League uses the Pflugerville Little League Complex, a multi-field baseball/softball complex owned and maintained by the city.

"I have a 12-month-old son whom, I think, is still a little short to get good wood on the ball," said local resident Hennigan, who nominated Pflugerville Little League for a field makeover. "When he is old enough, I would be very excited to see him on this field and to help coach him at home."

Now that spring is here and the baseball season is about to start, the entire community is invited to join Pflugerville Mayor Jeff Coleman as he kicks off the field dedication ceremony on Monday, March 28 at 4:00 PM at the Pflugerville Little League Complex, 701 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.

The 2010 Building Diamonds and Dreams program, sponsored by Chevrolet and The Scotts Company, was an online promotion where fans of local youth baseball teams nominated their community for a chance to win a field makeover.  Five winners were drawn from all entries and the winners chose the youth league of their choice to receive the professional field renovation.  

The refurbishments focused on the aesthetics and playability of the field by providing Major League quality materials for the renovation. For the Pflugerville Little League field, the makeover included leveling the field, a rebuilt pitcher's mound, an addition of coaches boxes at first and third bases, and replacement of infield grass with TifSport Bermuda grass.  Renovations were completed in November of 2010 by Ripken Design, the sports design and consulting firm owned by National Baseball Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr. and 12-year Major League Baseball veteran, Bill Ripken.

"Chevrolet's 'Building Diamonds and Dreams' program is another facet of our commitment to youth baseball programs across America," said Phil Caruso, Chevrolet Marketing Manager.  "Every young ball player wants and deserves a 'dream' baseball diamond, and Chevrolet, along with our partner, The Scotts Company, is proud to have brought one to the Pflugerville community."

Chevrolet is proud to be the "Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball." Through the Chevy Youth Baseball program, Chevrolet supports youth baseball leagues in communities across the country.  Since its beginning in Atlanta in 2006, Chevy Youth Baseball has benefited more than one million youth baseball players and their families. More information about the 2011 Building Diamonds and Dreams program can be found at Chevy Baseball

Scotts, the Official Lawn Care Company of MLB, continues to partner with Chevrolet and MLB on multiple field refurbishments. Scotts believes that it is important to offer youth a safe, reliable field and playing area.  In addition to helping reduce injuries, a strong foundation of thick and lush grass helps to create a beautiful outdoor environment that encourages children to spend time outdoors.