FORT MILL -- Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will get the chance to hit and field at Knights Stadium in the Fort Mill area - and the proceeds will go toward children's hospitals in Charlotte and Chicago.
It's the fifth straight time delegates, especially those who love baseball, get the chance to test their athletic abilities. It is the first time, however, they will do it at a minor-league ballpark.
"This is the first time at a AAA ballpark. We're impressed with the venue. It's a great place to entertain," said LeeAnn Petersen, founder of Convention Sports and Entertainment Group.
Previous sites were Wrigley Field in Chicago, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Fenway Park in Boston and Coors Field in Denver.
The event is one of a number that likely will take place in York County, said Bennish Brown, executive director of the York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
The event at Knights Stadium is private and not open the public. The event is not affiliated with either the Democratic National Committee or the host Charlotte committee.
Petersen expects between 800 and 1,000 people to attend what she describes as an "open house-style event." In addition to baseball, there will food and entertainment.
Because the Knights are the AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, the Illinois congressional delegation has been invited to host the event, she said.
Dan Rajkowski, general manager of the Knights, said the team was approached about the event the week after Charlotte was officially selected for the 2012 convention.
