MLB President & COO Bob DuPuy addresses the gathering at the Houston Urban Youth Academy opening.
Astros open Urban Youth Academy The Astros, Major League Baseball and the city of Houston on Saturday officially opened the Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy, the second such facility in the nation to offer free year-round baseball, softball and education programs. Full story »
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Wondering what to do with those extra baseball gloves in your closet or garage? Donate them today to the MLB Urban Youth Academy and help out an aspiring ballplayer.
Please send donations to:
Darrell Miller
Director, Urban Youth Academy
901 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
MISSION STATEMENT: To set the standard for instruction, teaching and education in Urban America through the strength of the National Pastime and to enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities. More >
Jan. 23, 2009: MLB announces plans to build its third Youth Baseball Academy in Houston, Texas Jan. 7, 2009: MLB announces plans to build its second Youth Baseball Academy in Hialeah, Fla. Feb. 28, 2006: MLB celebrates the grand opening of the Urban Youth Academy in Compton. June 18, 2004: MLB symbolically breaks ground to begin the building of the Compton Youth Baseball Academy. Aug. 5, 2003: MLB announces plans to build its first Youth Baseball Academy in Compton, Calif.
Contact us
Darrell Miller
Director, Urban Youth Academy
901 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 763-3479 darrell.miller@mlb.com