First Pitch Luncheon
2025 First Pitch Luncheon | January 28 | 11:30 a.m.
For over 30 years, the Greater Waco Chamber has hosted luncheons to excite the community for upcoming sports seasons. Held annually in late January or early February, the First Pitch Sports Luncheon celebrates the start of baseball and softball seasons.
About the First Pitch Luncheon
Each year during the luncheon, attendees hear previews from Baylor University and McLennan Community College softball and baseball coaches and a special guest speaker.
Prior year speakers have included the Texas Rangers, broadcaster and “former voice of the Houston Astros” Bill Brown, the Texas Rangers’ Chief Financial Officer Kellie Fischer, former American League President Dr. Bobby Brown, former Astros Manager Larry Dierker, former president of the Texas Rangers Jeff Cogen, former Ranger and VP Jim Sundberg, Nolan Ryan and former Texas Ranger David Murphy.
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