2011 marks the 6th anniversary of Strikeouts For Troops®, a national non-profit organization founded by
Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants. The mission of Strikeouts For Troops (SFT) is to provide injured troops with important comforts of home while they are undergoing treatment at military hospitals across the country.
Additionally, SFT works to lift their spirits and morale that aids in the healing process and offer support to military families.
Since Zito's vision and the organization's inception, Strikeouts For Troops has raised funds via contributions by professional baseball players, fundraising events, fan donations and corporate partnerships.
To read more about our cause, click here. Or to make a donation to Strikeouts For Troops, click here.
Barry accepts an award for service before a recent game at AT&T Field during "Salute To The Military Night"
Contributing Players
Pitchers:
Barry Zito, Giants Brian Wilson, Giants Tim Linceum, Giants Matt Cain, Giants CC Sabathia, Yankees Nick Swisher, Yankees Chad Gaudin, Nationals Alex Rodgiquez, Yankees Brad Lidge, Phillies Chad Durbin, Indians Joe Blanton, Phillies Ryan Madson, Phillies Ryan Braun, Brewers Vernon Wells, Angels Jake Peavy, White Sox Mark Buehrle, White Sox Gordon Beckham, White Sox Mark Kotsay, Brewers Albert Pujols, Cardinals Adam Wainwright, Cardinals Ryan Franklin, Cardinals Chris Carpenter, Cardinals Trever Miller, Cardinals Skip Schumaker, Cardinals Tim Hudson, Braves Chipper Jones, Braves Orlando Hudson, Padres Dan Haren, Angels Chad Qualls, Padres Trevor Bell, Angels Kevin Frandsen, Phillies Randy Flores, Padres Huston Street, Rockies CJ Wilson, Rangers Brad Ziegler, Diamondbacks Eric Chavez, Yankees Mark Ellis, Rockies Adam Rosales, A’s Adam Dunn, White Sox Jason Kendall, Royals Rick Ankiel, Royals Chris Sampson, Marlins Jose Valverde, Tigers Dan Wheeler, Red Sox
Football Players:
Shayne Graham, Miami Dolphins
Free Agents, Minor Leagues & Retired Players:
Jermaine Dye Jason Isringhausen Eric Byrnes Rich Aurilia Dave Roberts Doug Brocail Dave Borkowski Jack Taschner Shawn Estes Chad Bradford Noah Lowry Jason Hirsh Kirk Saarloos Russ Springer Tyler Walker
Manny Ramirez Tom Gordon Braden Looper
David Eckstein
Clay Condrey