Evan Michael Chambers 2026 Showcase Friday
OCTOBER 23–25, 2026
More Than a Game.
It’s a Movement.
The 2026 Evan Michael Chambers LOVE Baseball Classic brings together baseball, opportunity, community and purpose for one unforgettable weekend honoring Evan’s legacy.
OCTOBER 23–25, 2026
LAKELAND, FLORIDA
THE WEEKEND
Three Days. One Purpose.
The EMC LOVE Baseball Classic isn’t simply about winning games. It’s about giving young athletes opportunities to compete, develop, gain exposure and create memories while supporting a mission that reaches far beyond the field.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 23
College Showcase
High school baseball players step into the spotlight for an evening of performance testing, evaluations, competition and exposure in front of college coaches and evaluators.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 24
Pool Play
Competition takes center stage as teams take the field for tournament play and the opportunity to advance to Championship Sunday.
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 25
Championship Sunday
The weekend concludes with semifinal action, the championship final, awards and program donations as we celebrate the players, teams and community that make the weekend possible.
PLAYER OPPORTUNITY
Showcase Your Talent.
Get Evaluated. Get Noticed.
The Evan Michael Chambers LOVE Showcase, presented by the Evan Michael Chambers LOVE Foundation × R2Cares, gives high school baseball players an opportunity to put their talent in front of college coaches and evaluators.
Friday, October 23
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Lake Bonnie Ball Park
Position Players — $150
Pitchers Only — $75
Players will experience a competitive, professional-style environment with evaluation opportunities, college exposure and the chance to demonstrate their ability.
Showcase spots are limited.
PLAY WITH PURPOSE
Your Game Can Make an Impact.
100% of funds generated through the EMC LOVE Showcase benefit the Evan Michael Chambers LOVE Foundation and its programs and mission.
Your registration doesn’t just create an opportunity for you. It helps the Foundation continue investing in youth programs, educational opportunities, leadership development, sports initiatives, scholarships and other efforts designed to create positive opportunities for young people.
When you invest in your journey,
you help us invest in theirs.
Competition creates moments. Purpose creates a legacy.
BUSINESSES • ORGANIZATIONS • COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Put Your Name Behind the Mission.
Great events require great partners.
The EMC LOVE Baseball Classic gives businesses, organizations, families and community partners an opportunity to help create experiences and opportunities for young athletes while supporting the ongoing work of the Evan Michael Chambers LOVE Foundation.
Support young people.
Support opportunity.
Support community.
Support Evan’s legacy.
EVAN’S LEGACY
The Number 53 Means Something Here.
Every player, coach, family, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who becomes part of this weekend helps carry Evan’s legacy forward.
Baseball is the platform. Opportunity, leadership, service and community are the purpose.
That is the L.O.V.E. Principle:
Lifting Oneself and Others
Towards Victory and Excellence.
Two Ways to Participate.
One Mission.
PLAYERS: Put your talent in front of college coaches and evaluators.
SPONSORS: Help us create opportunities that extend beyond the field.
PLAY. PURPOSE. LEGACY.
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