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USA Baseball | Leading America's Pastime Development
As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we have led the growth of the sport since 1978. Our organization supports 15.6 million participants nationwide through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to authenticity and inclusivity. We represent the United States on the global stage, earning 70 international gold medals across Olympic, World Baseball Classic, and World Cup competitions. Our initiatives include the Prospect Development Pipeline, USABat certification, and SafeSport programs to ensure athlete well-being. With headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, we operate the National Training Complex featuring four MLB-standard fields.Our leadership in baseball development spans youth programs like the 12U-18U National Teams to collegiate and professional levels. We collaborate with Major League Baseball and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee to advance the sport. Our staff includes industry experts in coaching, athlete safety, and event management. Through initiatives like BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), we maintain zero tolerance for abuse in the sport. Our legacy of excellence continues with a focus on cultivating lifelong passion for baseball in future generations.
Services
National Team Competitions
Youth Development Programs
SafeSport Initiatives
USABat Certification
Athlete Training
Event Management
Coach Education
International Representation
Player Identification
Facility Operations
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have led baseball development in the U.S. since 1978 with 70 international gold medals
- Our SafeSport program ensures the highest standards in athlete safety education
- We operate the National Training Complex with four MLB-standard baseball fields
- Our Prospect Development Pipeline identifies top talent for national team opportunities
- We partner with Major League Baseball to advance youth baseball initiatives
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Center for SafeSport
- World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
- United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
Services
National Team Competitions
We organize and manage national baseball teams across multiple age divisions including 12U, 15U, 18U, Collegiate, and Women's categories. These teams compete in international tournaments like the World Baseball Classic and Olympic Games. Our programs develop elite talent while representing American excellence in baseball globally.
Youth Development Programs
Our athlete development initiatives include the 13U/14U Athlete Development Program and National Team Identification Series. These programs identify and train future national team members through skill sessions, guest instruction, and competitive evaluations. We prepare young athletes for higher levels of competition while promoting fundamental baseball skills.
SafeSport Initiatives
We maintain the BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) program and collaborate with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to prevent abuse in baseball. Our comprehensive safety policies include background checks, abuse reporting protocols, and educational resources for coaches, players, and parents across all levels of our organization.
USABat Certification
Our USABat program establishes performance standards for youth baseball bats. This certification ensures equipment safety and fair play across amateur baseball leagues. We maintain approved bat lists, decertify non-compliant models, and educate manufacturers about our bat performance requirements.
Coach Education
We provide coaching development through clinics, certification programs, and educational resources. Our initiatives train coaches in player development techniques, safety protocols, and sportsmanship principles. We also identify and develop future national team coaches through our National Team Development Programs.
People
Veronica Alvarez
Women's National Team Manager
First female Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year recipient, led USA Baseball Women's National Team to Pan American gold medal victory, and promotes women's baseball development through youth clinics and outreach programs.
Erik Bakich
ADP Staff Coach
Clemson University head coach with extensive experience in player development, serves as intrasquad manager for youth development programs, and contributes to national team coaching staff training initiatives.
Questions
What is USA Baseball's primary mission?
We lead the development of baseball in the United States through national team competitions, youth programs, and safety initiatives while representing the country internationally.
How does USA Baseball develop national teams?
We select top talent through identification events, operate development programs for ages 12U-18U, and manage collegiate and women's national teams for international competition.
What safety programs does USA Baseball offer?
Our BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) program and SafeSport initiatives ensure athlete well-being through abuse prevention policies, background checks, and educational resources.
How can players try out for national teams?
Players participate in National Team Identification Series events, Futures Invitational tournaments, and age-specific development programs to earn national team consideration.
Where is USA Baseball's training facility located?
Our National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina features four MLB-standard fields including Coleman Stadium with 1,754 spectator capacity.
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