Play Hard Baseball Club

I had the opportunity to watch a Play Hard practice this past spring at Loma Alta Park in Altadena, and their name suits them well. The practice was very intense, focused, challenging, and well organized. In my opinion, for boys, ages 9-16, with a passion for baseball and the potential to excel, an investment in this development based travel baseball club is worthwhile. I must admit that it is quite expensive, costing as much as $950 and at the very least $630. However, scholarships are available. But, that saying, "you get what you pay for" all too much applies after taking into consideration the benefits. Play Hard offers a 6,700 sqaure foot indoor facility, with an well designed training program consisting of pitching, hitting, defensive fundamental workouts, and weekly team practices. In addition, they have added to their program speed and agility training, and other regimens to keep the boys strong and healthy. The coaches consist of former champion players, playing either on the professional or collegiate level. Play Hard also offers a summer camp, which is a cheaper option and can be utilized as a trial period for you.

Most of the practices seem to be held at Victory Park in Pasadena and Loma Alta Park in Altadena. They average about 10 games per month during the fall and winter sessions, and they play doubleheaders every Sunday.

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