NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Former Major League All-Stars Torii Hunter and Gary Matthews Jr. first met when they competed against each other as teenagers and developed a lifelong friendship that even saw them play together as teammates on the Angels from 2008-09. But they’ve also made it their mission to...
Former teammates Torii Hunter and Gary Matthews Jr. host the Celebrity Golf Invitational to benefit the MLB Youth Academy in Compton
Corey Seager discusses hosting the Texas Rangers Youth Academy in West Dallas for his 2nd annual hitting clinic
The Reds, partnered with the Freestore Foodbank and other local companies, host a drive-thru food drive event for families in need
NEWPORT COAST, Calif. -- On a picturesque day in sunny Southern California, several current and former MLB players teed it up at Pelican Hill Golf Club for the annual Celebrity Golf Invitational to benefit the MLB Youth Academy in Compton. Former Major League outfielders Gary Matthews Jr. and Torii Hunter,...
Former teammates Torii Hunter and Gary Matthews Jr. host the Celebrity Golf Invitational to benefit the MLB Youth Academy in Compton
The Rangers Youth Academy athletes are recognized before Game 2 of the World Series
MLB and the Rangers host youth from the Dallas and Fort Worth communities for a special World Series PLAY BALL event prior to Game 2
As part of her Youth Academy Pitching Tour, Jennie Finch met with 30 softball players for a clinic at the Phillies' UYA Softball Fields
Malachi Moore joins Hot Stove to discuss being named a full-time umpire for the 2023 season
Major League Baseball's first Urban Youth Academy was founded in 2006 in Compton, California. As a not-for-profit organization, the UYA aims to set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate in Urban America, and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities. Major League Baseball has set out four facets to the Urban Youth Initiative:
• Grow the games of baseball and softball while cultivating diversity in all aspects of the game
• Make meaningful contributions to the development of urban communities
• Provide safe and organized recreational activities for urban youth
• Prepare urban high school players for college and professional baseball and softball programs
Our coaching staff consists of highly experienced baseball and softball personnel. We specialize in fundamental instruction by way of open workouts. Our workouts give members practical and theoretical training on the fundamentals of the game, while our educational component aids students in the classroom. We believe the skills learned in baseball and softball can be applied beyond the field, helping to shape a better community.
