A Father. A Son. 9,563 Miles of Baseball and Open Road.
Cycling to every Major League Baseball stadium across the U.S. and Canada — revisiting a dream from the past while building one for the future, side by side. Along the way, we’re raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Purpose in every mile.
Beginning March 26 in Seattle and ending September 26 in Miami, Scott and his son Ethan will ride 9,563 miles by bicycle to visit every Major League Baseball stadium. Reimagining a cross-country ride Scott completed in 1994, the journey is rooted in connection, perseverance, and shared purpose - while raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, with 100% of proceeds supporting lifesaving pediatric cancer research and care.
Journey Progress
Every mile brings us closer to our goal - and to supporting St. Jude.
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The Route
Follow along as the journey unfolds - city by city.
March 26, 2026 • 884 miles / 9 days
Seattle, WA — Mariners vs. Guardians
Sacramento, CA — Athletics vs. Astros
April 5, 2026 • Planned (100 miles / 2 days)
San Francisco, CA — Giants vs. Phillies
April 8, 2026 • Planned (453 miles / 6 days)
Los Angeles, CA — Dodgers vs. Mets
April 15, 2026 • Planned (43 miles / 1 day)
Anaheim, CA — Angels vs. Padres
April 17, 2026 • Planned (95 miles / 9 days)
San Diego, CA — Padres vs. Cubs
April 27, 2026 • Planned (409 miles / 7 days)
Phoenix, AZ — Diamondbacks vs. Pirates
May 5, 2026 • Planned (847 miles / 13 days)
Denver, CO — Rockies vs. Rangers
May 19, 2026 • Planned (812 miles / 10 days)
Arlington, TX — Rangers vs. Royals
May 30, 2026 • Planned (280 miles / 3 days)
Houston, TX — Astros vs. Pirates
June 3, 2026 • Planned (746 miles / 9 days)
Kansas City, MO — Royals vs. Astros
June 13, 2026 • Planned (248 miles / 3 days)
St. Louis, MO — Cardinals vs. Padres
June 17, 2026 • Planned (615 miles / 8 days)
Minneapolis, MO — Twins vs. Rockies
Milwaukee, WI — Brewers vs. Reds
June 27, 2026 • Planned (396 miles / 4 days)
July 1, 2026 • Planned (96 miles / 2 days)
Chicago, IL — Cubs vs. Cardinals
Chicago, IL — White Sox vs. Red Sox
July 4, 2026 • Planned
July 7, 2026 • Planned (283 miles / 2 days)
Cincinnati, OH — Reds vs. Phillies
July 9, 2026 • Planned (279 miles / 2 days)
Pittsburgh, PA — Pirates vs. Brewers
July 12, 2026 • Planned (150 miles / 6 days)
Cleveland, OH — Guardians vs. Pirates
July 19, 2026 • Planned (161 miles/ 4 days)
Detroit, MI — Tigers vs. Royals
July 24, 2026 • Planned (237 miles / 6 days)
Ontario, CN — Blue Jays vs. Cardinals
July 31, 2026 • Planned (597 miles / 7 days)
Boston, MA — Red Sox vs. Athletics
Aug 8, 2026 • Planned (217 miles / 4 days)
New York, NY — Yankees vs. Mariners
Aug 13, 2026 • Planned
New York, NY — Mets vs. Nationals
Aug 15, 2026 • Planned (83 miles / 3 days)
Philadelphia, PA — Phillies vs. Marlins
Baltimore, MD - Orioles vs. Rays
Aug 19, 2026 • Planned (92 miles / 2 days)
Aug 22, 2026 • Planned (45 miles / 2 days)
Washington DC — Nationals vs. Rockies
Atlanta, GA — Braves vs. Rays
Aug 25, 2026 • Planned (652 miles / 15 days)
Sept 10, 2026 • Planned (504 miles / 8 days)
Tampa, FL — Rays vs. Red Sox
Miami, FL — Marlins vs. Braves
Sept 19, 2026 • Planned (282 miles / 6 days)
Sept 26, 2026 • Journey Complete
Get to KNOW
THE RIDERS
Scott is about to set off on a 9,563-mile bicycle adventure with his son, Ethan, as they pedal to every Major League Baseball stadium. The journey allows Scott to revisit the excitement he first experienced in 1994, when he crossed the country by bike with three college track and field teammates to visit each ballpark. Now, thirty-two years later, riding alongside Ethan, Scott looks forward to sharing both the challenging and rewarding days on the open road while taking in the beauty of baseball. He is eager for Ethan to meet new people, discover new places across the United States and Canada, and experience this unforgettable adventure together, side by side.
ETHAN Pesch
Born in Eureka, CA and played baseball through his junior college years. Recently graduated from the University of Arizona in December of 2025 with Cum Laude honors studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
Scott Pesch
Attended Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, CA while running track & field and cross country. Commercial real estate broker for the past 32 years and coached at CPH and Eureka High School. Proud father of three children, Ethan, Ellie, and Emily and happily married to Rachel for 25 years.
Why This Ride
MATTERS
We are proudly supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through our Bike2Ballparks ride, donating 100% of the proceeds to bring hope and healing to children fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Guided by the vision that no child should die in the dawn of life, St. Jude drives groundbreaking research and compassionate care that has raised the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today.
By supporting St. Jude through this cross-country cycling journey to every Major League Baseball stadium, we help fund innovative treatments, clinical trials, and global sharing of breakthroughs - giving more children the hope of beating cancer, enjoying childhood, and growing up healthy. Every contribution moves us closer to cures and brighter futures for these brave kids and their families.
A PERSONAL WHY
Scott has long been moved by the care and compassion that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital provides to families when cancer enters their lives. The stories shared during their fundraising efforts - raw, honest, and deeply human - left a lasting impression, especially hearing parents speak openly about the moment their child was diagnosed.
That connection became deeply personal when one of Scott’s favorite professors at Cal Poly Humboldt, Dr. Richard Stull, lost his young daughter to cancer. Reading her obituary, Scott found himself overwhelmed with grief -an experience he has never forgotten. It is impossible for him to imagine what it would feel like to face that loss as a parent.
This ride is an invitation to turn those feelings into action - to log meaningful miles, raise awareness, and help generate financial support for children and families so more young lives have the chance to be fully lived.
This journey is better when it’s shared.
Bike2Ballparks is an open ride, and everyone is welcome to join for a segment — or two — along the way. Riders can hop in for a mile, a day, or a longer stretch of the journey.
Our only fixed dates are the baseball games listed on the schedule. Daily riding distances will vary based on game timing, terrain, climate, and planned rest days, with the goal of keeping mileage reasonable so there’s time to enjoy the ride.
We’ll be traveling with an RV that serves as a mobile base camp for family and friends, but guest riders should plan to be fully self-supported with their own bike, nutrition, and camping gear.
Each segment will be planned one at a time. Start times, finish locations, and routes will be shared in advance via social media, with routes posted on the Ride with GPS app. As one segment wraps up, we’ll do our best to organize and share details for the next segment — including approximate stopping points — ahead of time.
For the Love of Baseball.
Scott and Ethan have always shared a deep love for baseball. Now, they’re grateful to take the game on the road - doing what they love while working to make an impact.
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