Welcome to
Tri-State Baseball Academy
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS & ENJOY THE GAME
At Tri-State Baseball Academy, we are dedicated to introducing kids to the sport of baseball through challenging, but fun instruction of the fundamentals of the game. Our mission is to give players a better foundation to build on as they move to higher levels of play. We believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment where young athletes can develop their skills and passion for baseball.
Tri-State Baseball believes that kids need physical and social outlets that encourage self awareness, responsibility and accountability. They also need support, structure, and the opportunity to grow, make mistakes, and improve in a nurturing environment. Since 2008, we have strived to provide those things through the game of baseball. Over a 12 year period we have coached and developed hundreds of young players that have gone on to play competitively in high school and at the collegiate level.
Meet Our LEADERSHIP Team
tony james
Coach / President
Started playing baseball at the age of 10 years old
Moved up the ranks of Pee wee , Juniors , Seniors and Simi Pro .
Was scouted by the Washington Senators to play Professional Baseball .
Played with the Orange Mound Tigers in the old Negro baseball league .
leonard draper
Finances
Graduated from Memphis' BTW Highschool in 1958
Played little league baseball in the Media baseball league.
Played semipro baseball for the Federal Compress Blues and the Washington Warriors in the Negro Baseball League.In 1988