Supporting Leveling the Playing Field

INcluding all athletes IN the game.

Join us in taking INspired action to provide access to student athletes that may otherwise be sidelined due to financial constraints. IN a world where ALL children deserve the opportunity to pursue their passions, INclusion can make ALL the difference IN their world!

Unfortunately, many kids find themselves sidelined and unable to participate due to the prohibitive costs of sports equipment. Our mission and INtention is to step IN and make a meaningful impact by donating sports gear IN order to INclude ALL athletes IN the game.

THE IN CROWD is committed to contributing to this worthy endeavor IN order to become part of the solution. Let's rally TOGETHER and turn our kindness and good INtentions INto INspired action.

INgratitude & INservice,
James Shoukry & Jake Reich
Class of 2028

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Leveling the Playing Field

Benefiting organization

A world with no sidelines.

Leveling the Playing Field redistributes sports equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities. IN THE GAME is our baseball-focused effort to help send needed gear into that mission.

$20M+ Equipment distributed
2,000+ Programs impacted
7,500+ Volunteers

Baseball gear drive

The Equipment Registry

Every registry item is selected to support young athletes through Leveling the Playing Field's equipment redistribution work. Choose an item, send it through the registry, and help move one more player from the sidelines to the field.

Rawlings Official League Balls

Essential practice and game balls for youth development.

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Franklin MLB Batting Gloves

The standard in grip and hand protection for hitters.

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Diamond Ready Gear

Quality equipment to keep every player competitive.

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Field Accessories

The small details that make a big difference on game day.

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Hydration & Nutrition

Keeping athletes fueled and ready for every inning.

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Protective Gear

Vital safety equipment for uniforms and protection.

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Our story

The Founders

We are varsity baseball players at IMG Academy, teammates, and good friends. We started IN THE GAME after seeing how much the right equipment can matter, and how cost can quietly keep talented, committed athletes from getting their shot. We are raising support for Leveling the Playing Field and helping more kids stay on the diamond.

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James and Jake, founders of IN The Game

Field notes

Stories from the drive.

Follow along as we share updates from the gear drive, what we are learning, who is helping, and why getting the right equipment into the right hands matters.

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Journal

Follow the story behind the drive.

Updates will live on Substack, where supporters can read new posts and subscribe by email.

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First story

Why equipment access matters

A founder note on seeing how quickly the cost of gear can decide who gets to keep playing.

Behind the drive

What goes into a gear drive

Behind the scenes of choosing registry items, talking to supporters, and learning how donations move.

Community

Lessons from teammates

Short reflections from the baseball community on opportunity, gratitude, and getting more kids in the game.