314 Training Academy is your one stop shop for everything baseball and softball. We offer teams & training to players of all ages and all skill levels!
Things To Consider Before Signing Up for Baseball
- Pay attention to whether you are signing up for an instructional program (learn-to-play format with practices and scrimmages), recreational program (no tryouts, everyone guaranteed to play, no games outside of the league boundaries), or competitive program (players tryout and may not be placed on any team, and schedule often includes out of town games/tournaments)
- Gear/equipment involved:
- Baseball/softball cleats (although you can repurpose those outdoor soccer cleats if you are playing in an instructional/recreational league),
- Bat (they’ll need bats that are sized specifically for their age, so you’ll need to upgrade every year or two),
- Glove (make sure you know whether your kid is a righty or a lefty!),
- Helmet (most younger teams have a few to share, if needed, but most prefer to have their own), and
- Batting gloves (definitely not required for t-ball!)
- **If your child plays catcher, you may need to invest in additional gear
- Instructional and recreational seasons typically run spring/summer, but more competitive leagues also play “fall ball” and often practice year-round
- Pro-Mom Tips:
- Useful items to keep in your minivan are sunscreen, bug spray, camp chairs, and extra water bottles
- Optional items include sunflower seeds, Big League chew, and spending money for the concession stands!
Affton Athletic Association
- Baseball and softball leagues and sessions
- Affton, Missouri
- Instructional program for ages 4U-6U
- Competitive league for ages 8U-14U
- Spring/summer and fall sessions
- Cost ranges from $50-145 for individual registrations (team registration fees vary)
AmericanBaseballCamps
- Summer camp July 17 – 20, 2023 | ages 6 – 12 years
- Summer camp July 24 – 27 | ages 6 – 12 years
- Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex: 17925 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
- T-ball and baseball
- Ages 6 – 14
- 2901 North Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63107
Chesterfield Baseball/Softball Association
- Spring training leagues for ages 5 -7
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Cost $130
CYC
- Baseball and softball leagues
- Multiple locations throughout the STL area (according to the Catholic parish where you attend/reside)
- Competitive leagues for grades K-8
- Spring/summer season (April – June)
- Cost $75+
Clayton Parks and Rec
- Recreational league
- Clayton, Missouri
- Spring season
- Grades K – 8th
- Cost $130
Eureka Athletic Association
- Instructional league for ages 4 – 6
- Recreational leagues for grades K – 8th
- Eureka, Missouri
- Spring league
- Cost varies by age, starting at $85
i9 Sports
- Instructional / recreational
- Coed, ages 3-8
- Spring league starts in April, Summer league starts in June
- Various locations across St. Louis and St. Charles counties
- $130
JCC (Jewish Community Center)
- Baseball program
- Chesterfield and Creve Coeur
- Instructional programs for 3 year olds
- T-ball league for ages 4-5
- League for grades K-8
- Spring session
- Cost ranges from $77-187
Kirkwood Athletic Association
- *No 2023 Season*
Pond Athletic Association
- Baseball and softball programs
- Ballwin, Missouri
- Leagues for ages 4U-14U
- Spring/summer league (April – July)
- Cost ranges from $85-175
River Valley Baseball / Bridgeton Athletic Association
- 13217 Ferguson Lane, Bridgeton, MO 63044
- T-ball program for ages 4-5
- Baseball league for ages 8U-14U
- Softball league for ages 10U-High School
- Spring/summer and fall leagues
Valley Park Athletic Association
- Introductory league for ages 3 -6
- Recreational baseball/softball league for grades K – 8
- Valley Park, Missouri
- Spring/summer league
- Cost $70
Webster Groves
- T-ball, baseball, and softball leagues
- Webster Groves, Missouri
- Leagues for grades Pre-K-8
- Spring/summer league (April – June)
- Cost ranges from $125-175
YMCA
- T-ball, baseball, and softball programs
- Multiple locations throughout the St. Louis area
- T-ball programs for ages 3-5
- Baseball programs for grades K-6
- Softball programs for grades 3-6
- Summer sessions
- Cost ranges from $59-118
CYC
- Baseball and softball leagues
- Multiple locations throughout the STL area (according to the Catholic parish where you attend/reside)
- Competitive leagues for grades K-8
- Spring/summer season (April – June)
- Cost $75+
i9
- Instructional / recreational
- Coed
- Spring league starts in April, Summer league starts in June
- Various locations across St. Louis and St. Charles counties
- $129 – $169
St. Charles Junior Baseball / Softball Association
- Baseball and softball leagues
- Blanchette Park, McNair Park
- Runs from April through July
- Ages 7-17
- Cost $93
St. Peters Athletic Leagues
- T-ball program, ages 4-5
- Co-ed baseball league, ages 6-7
- St. Peters Rec Plex: 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO
- $32 for residents
YMCA
- T-ball, baseball, and softball programs
- Multiple locations throughout the St. Louis area
- T-ball programs for ages 3-5
- Baseball programs for grades K-6
- Softball programs for grades 3-6
- Summer sessions
- Cost ranges from $59-118
Belleville Youth Baseball League
- T-ball league for ages 5-7
- Baseball league for ages 7 – High School
- Softball league for ages 8 – High School
- Belleville, Illinois
- Summer session
- Cost starts at $85
Collinsville Baseball / Softball League
- Co-ed t-ball program, ages 4-6
- Co-ed coach pitch league, grades 1-2
- Baseball league, grades 3-8
- Softball league, grades 3-8
- Spring/summer season
- Starting at $65
Granite City
- Worthen Park, 2599 Parkview Dr., Granite City, IL 62040
- Competitive baseball teams, ages 8U-13U
- Competitive softball teams, ages 12U-17U
- Baseball program plays in the Southwestern Illinois Baseball League (SWIBL) and travels around to regional and national tournaments
- Softball program plays in the Belleville ASA league or plays a robust tournament schedule in lieu of league
O’Fallon, IL Parks & Rec
- Community Park, O’Fallon
- Mighty t-ball program, ages 3-5
- Spring session
- $50/resident; $60/non-resident
YMCA
- T-ball, baseball, and softball programs
- Multiple locations throughout the St. Louis area
- T-ball programs for ages 3-5
- Baseball programs for grades K-6
- Softball programs for grades 3-6
- Summer sessions
- Cost ranges from $59-118