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Barry was presented an American Flag that was flown over Balad Air Base in his name and that of Strikeouts For Troops to recognize the good work being done.

The Strikeouts For Troops effort is being highlighted in the national media showcasing the good works of professional baseball players and the public -- both coming together to help our wounded service members in need.

The following is a list of media articles dedicated to our efforts. Click on the link to read the full story where applicable.

Zito's an ace off field, aiding U.S. troops
Newsday.com

Cards show overwhelming support for troops; starters surging
MLB.com

Praise Barry Zito's Strikeouts For Troops on Memorial Day
AOL.com

Giants take stage for worthy cause
MLB.com

With effort, baseball could make holiday almost perfect
The Arizona Republic

Soldiers find comfort in Zito's program
MLB.com

Military Appreciation Night on Saturday
Fresno Grizzlies.com

Zito leads effort to aid soldiers
USATODAY.com

A'S PAY TRIBUTE TO TROOPS
Naval base visits a humbling experience
SFGate.com

Fans select six Man of the Year finalists
Mussina, Thome, Zito, Smoltz, Pujols, Garciaparra up for award
MLBPlayers.com

America Supports You: Pitcher to honor troops at All-Star game
United States Marine Corps

Houston Astros Pitchers Help U.S. Troops
Newsmax

Faces - Barry Zito's
Diablo Magazine

Pitcher to Honor Troops at All-Star Game
America Supports You

Oakland A's Pitcher Honored for Assisting War-Wounded
The Guard Experience®

Barry Zito Earns The Sporting News No. 1 Major League Baseball Good Guy Award
America Supports You

America Supports You: Astros Relief Pitchers Support Troops
American Forces Press Service

MLB Good Guy: Barry Zito
SportingNews.com

Barry Zito's Strikeouts For Troops Celebrity Bash Raises $50,000 With Help of the Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors Players
America Supports You

Barry Zito's Strikeouts For Troops Celebrity Bash Raises $50,000 with Help from Pyramid Breweries, Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors
Yahoo Finance

MLB: MARLINS: Willis joins "Strikeout for Troops" campaign
Left-handed pitcher pledges $100 for each strikeout he records this season
noticias.info

Season two for Strikeouts For Troops
OaklandAthletics.com

Zito, Pals Have Own K-Rations for Troops
Los Angeles Times

Zito earns A's Clemente nomination
Lefty's Strikeouts For Troops program has become huge hit
OaklandAthletics.com

Pitchers Throw "Strikeouts For Troops"
American Forces Information Services

Pitcher's trip to Arlington turned out picture perfect
San Francisco Chronicle

Army News Service Daily News

Zito Makes The Ultimate Pitch For Wounded Troops

Zito Pitches In for Troops
L.A. Daily News

Zito Making Pitch For Military Support

Dallas/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Zito Pitches In to Help Troops Injured Abroad
L.A. Daily News

Zito Launches Fund to Help U.S. Troops
OaklandAthletics.com

Zito Makes Pitch to Comfort Troops
Inside Bay Area News

Player Notes
Major League Baseball News

Zito Doing His Part to Help U.S. Troops
San Francisco Chronicle

MORE People Like Him
Fingerprint, Inc.



In addition, Strikeouts For Troops has been featured on numerous national radio and television shows including:

  • Roy Firestone, AOL
  • Dan Patrick ESPN
  • Jim Rome ESPN
  • Sunday Conversation with Peter Gammons, ESPN
  • CNN Headline News
  • Last Call with Carson Daly
  • Sports By Line Radio
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • ESPN Radio
  • FOX Sports Radio
  • WABC Radio
  • Major League Baseball Radio
  • Hugh Hewitt Show
  • Mighty 1090 Radio
  • KNBR Radio
  • KGO Radio
  • KFRC Radio
  • Sirius Satellite
  • Fox News Hannity and Colmes
  • ESPN Sports Center
  • ESPN Cold Pizza
  • Fox Sports

 

 
 
 
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