(Toledo, OH) - Out of the Park Developments, creators of the OOTP and ITP baseball simulation software, has announced plans for the first annual Out of the Park Baseball Convention. The event will be held June 4-6, 2004 at the Radisson Hotel in Toledo, Ohio.

The convention will feature forums with the creators of the Out of the Park and Inside the Park games along with members of the software development team. Convention activities will include forums for commissioners and members of internet OOTP leagues, sports memorabilia and an open panel discussion including current and former major and minor league players. All attendees will receive tickets to attend a minor league game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Pawtucket Red Sox on Saturday June 5th.

There will be many opportunities for internet league enthusiasts to share ideas on running leagues and for newcomers to the game to learn from experts.

In addition to the forums and activities for convention attendees, activities have been scheduled for spouses during the convention meeting times to allow them to experience the city of Toledo while relaxing and sympathizing with other baseball simulation spouses.

Registration for the convention is $60.00 through April 1, 2004 and $75.00 until the opening day of the convention. Registration for spouses not attending all convention activities will be $25.

Registrations are being taken online here. Payment can be made via Pay-Pal or by mailing in the form with a money order or cashier's check. No personal checks will be accepted for convention registration.

The convention will be hosted by the Commissioner Corey Cowell and the members of the Mud Hens Out of the Park league (www.mhootpa.com) which includes staff members of the Toledo Mud Hens.

Additional information available on the message board.