Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer, a Hart High School graduate, has launched a season-long giveback initiative “Ks for a Cause” promoting STEM and youth programming in the greater Los Angeles area.

Bauer is set to donate $1,000 per strikeout to different non-profits throughout the regular season, according to officials.

Each month, a different nonprofit organization is expected to be designated, with Bauer fully funding the initiative through grants via the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), according to officials.

“This season, I’m looking forward to giving back to my hometown community in a meaningful way,” Bauer said. “I’m excited to launch Ks for a Cause to support several incredible nonprofit organizations doing impactful work to promote STEM and offer a variety of youth programming across the greater Los Angeles area.”

Bauer is expected to also partner with LADF to evaluate potential partner organizations and to work with receiving organizations.

“It’s really the perfect initiative for me, as it combines two things I love in life: strikeouts and helping others,” Bauer said.

Additionally, Bauer is expected to highlight these organizations through a new, dedicated content series on his YouTube Channel and with limited-edition “Ks for a Cause” merchandise on his website, according to officials.

All proceeds from merchandise sales are expected to benefit that month’s designated beneficiary organization.

During the month of April, Bauer is set to support Think Together. Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids, according to officials.

The organization delivers nationally recognized early learning programs, afterschool programs, student support services and school improvement. Specifically, Bauer’s donation will help fund afterschool STEM and robotics programming for middle school students in southeast Los Angeles.

For additional updates on non-profits Bauer is supporting, click here.

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