FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason Athletics will host its annual First Pitch Dinner on February 2, featuring MLB Executive of the Year Mike Elias, vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
 
The event will be held Feb. 2 at Dewberry Hall on the campus of George Mason University beginning at 5 p.m.
 
"George Mason is incredibly fortunate to be part of a community rich in remarkable baseball talent past, present and future," Mason head coach Shawn Camp said.  "Mike Elias perfectly represents the long-standing tradition of baseball community excellence in the Northern Virginia and National Capitol Region, and I consider it an honor and privilege to host Mike as our guest of honor and keynote speaker for the 2024 First Pitch Dinner." 
 
Elias was named the MLB Executive of the Year, voted on by all 30 MLB clubs and he was also selected Sporting News MLB Executive of the Year by American League and National League executives.
 
Elias concluded his 17th season in Major League Baseball and his sixth season as general manager of Orioles.  He was hired by Baltimore on Nov. 16, 2018.
 
In 2023, the Orioles recorded 101 wins to claim the American League East Division title and were one of just three teams in Major League Baseball to win 100 or more games.
 
Last season marked the sixth time in franchise history and the first time since the 1980 season the Orioles reached 100 wins. 
 
Prior to joining the Orioles, Elias spent two seasons as the assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.  He was also a special assist to the general manager and scouting director with the Houston Astros from 2012-2016.
 
Elias began his major league career as a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2007.
 
An Alexandria, Va. native, Elias graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Yale University, where his was a pitcher for the Bulldogs.
 
"We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to hear how his leadership, dynamic experiences and incredible baseball career helped shape the 2023 American League East Champion Orioles and how he has constructed the Baltimore Orioles into a perennial competitor," Camp said.  "Sharing an evening with such a consummate professional in Mike will make for an unforgettable event for our community, players, alumni and friends of Mason Baseball.  George Mason University, our Athletic Department and George Mason Baseball are grateful Mike Elias has agreed to be such an impactful and meaningful part of this year's First Pitch Dinner."
 
Social Hour sponsor can be purchased for $2,000 and includes six tickets, entry to a reception with Mike Elias, silent auction, dinner, seating with two members of the 2024 Mason baseball team and names listed in the event program.

Table sponsorship is available for $1,500 and includes six tickets, entry to social hour, silent auction, dinner, seating with two members of the 2024 Mason baseball team and names listed in the event program.

General individual tickets can be purchased for $200, Baseball Alumni for $150 and Young Alumni (undergraduate degree holders of the last five years) for $125 and the cost for youth 12 and under is $75.  Meet and greet with Mike Elias can be purchased for $100 per person. 

The MVP reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by the social hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m.

To register CLICK HERE