Muskogee teen earns trip to World Series in MLB competition

Tatum Frisby of Muskogee will travel to the World Series for a national baseball skills contest. She earned one of the top scores nationwide in the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run program.

Frisby flies to Milwaukee on Friday. MLB pays for the full trip. The package covers flights, hotel rooms and two tickets to Game 2 of the World Series for Frisby and a guardian.

The journey started with a local contest in Muskogee. Frisby won that event. Her performance sent her to the regional round at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.

She won the regional event. Each of the 30 MLB teams hosts these regional contests. The top five scores in the nation advance to the finals.

Only 40 young athletes qualify nationwide. Frisby will compete Sunday at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. She hopes to secure the title in her age division.

Frisby is an experienced contender. She first joined the program at age 8. This trip marks her fifth time reaching the national finals.

Frisby finished first twice in her past trips. She placed second in her other appearances. The Muskogee finalist will now face other top youth talents on a professional field.

The MLB Pitch, Hit & Run program offers youth free opportunities to show fundamental baseball and softball skills. Top performers advance through local and team levels toward national recognition.

Frisby steps onto the field this weekend for the championship round.