Teen Overcomes Injury to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run at World Series–and Wins

A Bay Area teen takes the national stage at the MLB-sponsored Pitch, Hit & Run youth event and takes home the trophy.

Kendall Hom at the San Francisco Pitch Hit & Run competition at Oracle Park

Meet Kendall Hom, a remarkable 13-year-old returning to the World Series stage for the second year in a row. Competing in the Pitch Hit & Run event, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball (MLB), Kendall rose through the ranks from over 46,000 young athletes to secure her spot among the best.

Thanks to Kendall’s determination and exceptional care and support from the Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, Kendall recovered from a broken ankle earlier this year.

“Through hard work and rehab, she was cleared to return to sports in time for summer travel softball,” says Kendall’s mom, Elisa. “We credit her quick recovery with the amazing care she received from her doctors and physical therapists at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.”

Rachel Christensen, PT, DPT, one of the physical therapists who worked with Kendall, said Kendall and her family played a big role in Kendall’s speedy recovery.

“Kendall is very hardworking and motivated,” Christensen says. “Kendall and her family made her rehabilitation process successful. I felt like we were able to return her to softball as a team working together.”

Kendall received the top score at the San Francisco Pitch Hit & Run competition, earning her place as a finalist. As she represents the San Francisco Giants in the 13 to 14 age division this weekend, Kendall is ready to showcase her skills and aim for the trophy.

Watch Kendall compete on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 9:00 a.m. PDT with a live stream on MLB.com.

The Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center is ranked No. 1 in the Bay Area according to U.S. News & World Report and offers consultation and the latest treatments for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.