Mesabi Metallics is a lead sponsor of the Hibbing Youth Baseball league this season
[HIBBING, MN] – Saturday morning in Hibbing, Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) celebrated the summer baseball season by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the 2025 Bennett Baseball Classic, an annual youth baseball tournament that brings together young ballplayers from across the Iron Range. This season, Mesabi Metallics is a lead sponsor of Hibbing Youth Baseball, which includes 24 teams and more than 200 players from Hibbing.
“Youth sports organizations help build the kind of community we all want to live in—one where kids are supported, teamwork is celebrated and families come together,” said Joe Broking, President & CEO of Mesabi Metallics. “Supporting events like the Bennett Baseball Classic and organizations like Hibbing Youth Baseball is about investing in the future of our community. The teamwork, determination and sportsmanship these kids show on the field reflect the same values we live by at Mesabi Metallics. As we move forward with our project on the Iron Range, we’re proud to stand alongside the families and young people who make this region so special.”
“It was a joy to stand on the mound this morning and throw the first pitch. Seeing all the young players—excited, full of energy and ready to play—reminded me why these local organizations matter so much,” said Larry Sutherland, President & Chief Operating Officer of Mesabi Metallics. “Supporting Hibbing Youth Baseball is our way of giving back to the community that’s helping build the future with us.”
“Hibbing Youth Baseball is incredibly grateful for Mesabi Metallics’ sponsorship of our 2025 season,” said Tony Potter, President of the Board for Hibbing Youth Baseball. “Team sports help kids build confidence and learn the importance of teamwork, cooperation and communication. We’re wishing our players luck as they compete in the Bennett Baseball Classic this weekend, and we’re thankful to have Mesabi Metallics supporting us every step of the way.”
Mesabi Metallics continues to invest in the region through local partnerships, charitable donations and civic giving—alongside its core commitments of job creation and economic development.
