30 Years of Impact: the players trust legacy
About Us
Corbin Carroll
All-Star Players Exchange | 2025
Driven by the Players and inspired by the game.
The Players Trust provides programs and resources that champion their individual and collective passions towards a common goal:
Making a positive impact on the world and inspiring others to do the same.
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Of impact
The Players Trust began in 1996
as a vehicle for MLB Players to come together using their collective voice to make an impact where it’s needed most.
Now 30 years later
we celebrate that lasting impact & continue supporting the Players making a positive difference in the world and inspiring others to do the same.
The Players Trust has donated $1M+ in monetary and in-kind support to communities in 2025.
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Leadership & Staff
Chris Bassitt
Chris Capuano
Valeria Galarza
Chris Madison
Andrew Miller
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Marcus Semien
Javy Vazquez
Bruce Meyer
Thirty years of impact.
The Players Trust began in 1996 as a vehicle for MLB Players to come together using their collective voice to make an impact where it’s needed most. Now, 30 years later, we celebrate that lasting impact the Players Trust has made in communities across the country and around the world.
Our Programs & Initiatives
Everything we do is informed and inspired by Players who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
MLB Players STEM League
A baseball-inspired program for middle-school youth, run in partnership with Learn Fresh. The program brings to life the energy of the sport through a board game and curriculum that cultivate students’ math skills.
The program is free for organizations and schools of all types, and helps students build new skills, confidence, and a passion for learning through a fun and engaging program rooted in sport.
Most Valuable Philanthropist & Philanthropist of the Year
The MVP award recognizes Major League Players making a meaningful impact through philanthropy — presented six times a season, April through September, with a $10,000 grant to each recipient's charity.
Every MVP nominee is also in the running for Philanthropist of the Year, which sends $25,000 to the winner's chosen cause.
Nominate a Player making a difference!
Players Trust Food Pack
Jefry Yan putting boxes together for the food pack | 2026
Players Trust Food Pack
Jason Adam, Jake Cronenworth, Freddy Fermin, Jase Bowen & Michael King | 2026
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Families Behind the Badge Donation
2026
Playmakers Classic
Kevin Ginkel throwing out first pitch | 2026
Playmakers Classic
Corbin Carroll on red carpet with winning students | 2026
MLB Players STEM League
Philadelphia Regional Tournament | 2026
Home Run Derby Batting Practice
Kyle Schwarber on field with the Yeager Family | 2026
All-Star Media Day
Jordan Walker alongside student correspondents in SBJ Faces and Places | 2026
Built Different Baseball Camp
Joshua and Richie Palacios with camper | 2025
Roots to Home Baseball Clinic
Ivan Johnson coaching young player | 2025
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All-Star Media Day
Yusei Kikuchi with Players Trust Student Correspondents | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Atlanta Regional Tournament
Corbin Carroll with STEM League winners | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Global Championships
Kyle Higashioka and winning STEM League student | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Tokyo Regional Tournament
Miguel Rojas & Dave Roberts with STEM League students | 2025
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Home Run Derby
Alec Bohm and students on field | 2024
NASA Artemis Sendoff Video
Isaac Mattson's sendoff message to Artemis II crew | 2026
Student Athlete Innovation Summit
Jose Trevino, Harrison Bader, & Will Benson with winning students | 2026
Playmakers Classic
Sponsor bats | 2026
MLBPA Office Visit
Brent Suter touring NYC Office | 2026
Alex Call Homegrown Baseball Clinic
Alex Call with students | 2026
Partners
We depend on the support of others to complement, drive and further the positive impact made in places near and far. We thank and recognize those who share our Players’ collective passion for strengthening the lives of others, particularly youth in neighborhoods and communities here in the United States and abroad.