Carhartt will partner with pitcher Madison Bumgarner for the 2016 baseball season to help transitioning active-duty military service members find meaningful careers in the trades.
As part of these efforts, Carhartt will donate $500 for every strikeout that Bumgarner records during the regular season with all proceeds going to Helmets to Hardhats, a national nonprofit program that helps military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the building and trade industry.
Bumgarner ranked fourth in his league last season with a career best 234 strikeouts, which would translate to a total of $117,000.
Carhartt did not set a cap for this campaign and will donate the full amount earned.
"I have a deep appreciation for all the men and women who serve in the armed forces and sacrifice each day so that we can live in a safe and free country," said Bumgarner. "I am honored to partner with Carhartt in support of Helmets to Hardhats."
"As a company that builds durable product for hardworking people, Carhartt is honored to support a group that connects service members with skilled training and construction careers," said Tony Ambroza, SVP of marketing, Carhartt. "As a rancher, Madison knows what it takes to get things done, and is one of the hardest working players in the game today. We hope he sets a new strikeout record and raises a substantial amount of money for military service members."
