Laugh Factory hosts an all-star comedy lineup for Perfect Game’s charity gala
Los Angeles, California (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) – The Perfect Game Believe in Baseball Foundation today announced an all-star comedy lineup for its first-ever “In the Spirit of the Game” charity awards dinner and auction, taking place this Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood to benefit youth baseball players.
Legendary late-night icon Jay Leno, breakout superstar Nikki Glaser, award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, viral sensation Dustin Ybarra and comedy veteran Gary Cannon will all perform throughout the evening, adding a high-energy entertainment component to an already star-studded celebration of baseball, philanthropy and youth development.
The event is co-hosted by Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis and MLB Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, along with special guests from across the baseball and entertainment worlds.
The evening will honor:
- Dennis Gilbert, Commissioner, Perfect Game
- Scott Freeman, Founder, Wildcatters Baseball
- Perfect Game Players:
- Keon Johnson (Class of 2026)
- Carter Hadnot (Class of 2027)
- Paris Head (Class of 2029)
The “In the Spirit of the Game” Awards Dinner and Auction benefits the Perfect Game Believe in Baseball Foundation, which provides financial assistance to deserving young players, helping them with costs associated to travel baseball which could include coaching, training and/or educational opportunities.
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