Nine thousand, five hundred sixty-three miles. Seriously, just let that sink in for a second. That’s the mind-blowing distance father and son, Scott and Ethan Pesch, biked this MLB season, hitting *every single Major League Baseball ballpark* along the way. And get this, Seattle: their incredible “Bikes2Ballparks” odyssey? It kicked off right here in the Emerald City on March 26, making its way all the way to Miami. This wasn’t just some crazy road trip, either; these guys were raising serious cash for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Talk about a legendary ride!
From Our City to Every Ballpark: The Ultimate Road Trip
Can you even imagine pedaling nearly 10,000 miles? Scott and Ethan did it, logging 9,563 miles across the United States in their mission to see all 30 MLB stadiums during the 2026 campaign. They kept everyone updated, dropping daily progress reports on social media as they rolled from our very own Seattle start all the way to the sunny shores of Miami. What makes this even cooler? This isn’t Scott’s first rodeo. He actually biked this exact same route way back in 1994 with his college buddies. Talk about a full-circle moment with his son! NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reported on the whole inspiring effort, bringing their journey to the national stage.
More Than Miles: Raising Cash for Kids Who Need It Most
But this wasn’t just about the miles or the ballparks; it was about something far bigger. The Pesches took on this monumental task to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As of Monday, these two absolute legends have already pulled in more than $83,000 for the charity! Their ultimate goal, according to Jackson’s report, is a massive $100,000. Even though they’ve finished their incredible journey, fans can still hit up their website and chip in. Let’s help them blow past that goal! As Scott himself put it, “This is a beautiful country with beautiful people in it, and that’s what I wanted to show my son.” What a message.
What an incredible story of grit, passion for baseball, and giving back. These guys started their journey in our backyard, showing us all what’s possible when you put your heart into it. Let’s make sure they hit that $100,000 mark for St. Jude.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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