Sutton said the improvements will help the rural ballfields compete for state and regional tournaments.

“It’s still unbelievable,” he said. “It’s like a dream.”

This is by far the largest contribution the organization has received since building the ballfields on donated land 40 years ago.

“We are humbled to have the opportunity to support youth and families in our hometown,” Pilgrim’s Waco operations manager Kyle Martin said in a press release. “Through the Hometown Strong initiative and in collaboration with CSYAA, we believe this investment will help build a stronger future and make a difference for our community.”