If any player hits a home run during a game that lands in a washing machine beyond the right field fence at U.S. Cellular Field, Maytag will donate $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Chicago White Sox hitters have a new home run target under a new Major League Baseball sponsorship deal.
U.S. Cellular Field is one of four MLB stadiums that has installed a Maytag washing machine beyond the outfield fence as part of the appliance brand's "Million Dollar Home Run" promotion.
Starting today, if a Sox or opposing player hits a home run and the ball lands inside the washer, Maytag will donate $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Maytag, which is owned by Benton Charter Township, Michigan-based Whirlpool, signed on with MLB earlier this week as the league's official washer and dryer for the remainder of the 2015 season.
As part of the Sox's portion of the deal, Maytag also installed a new washing machine in the team's clubhouse.
In addition to the Sox, washers have been installed beyond the outfield fences at Turner Field (Atlanta Braves), Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals) and Globe Life Park in Arlington (Texas Rangers).
Unfortunately for the charity, the Cell hasn't been home to many round-trippers this year. The Sox have hit fewer home runs than any other team in the American League (60) and third-fewest in the league. The stadium is also averaging 1.48 home runs per game this season, 8th-fewest in MLB.
The South Siders return to action today for a doubleheader against the Royals.
The washing machine is located inside the right field bullpen.