# MLB Compton Youth Academy

> Baseball and softball program · Compton. Major League Baseball's first youth academy, opened in 2006 on the Compton College campus. It runs free baseball and softball workouts for kids and teens through the school year, with an education component alongside the training.
- Ages: 5+
- Price: Free
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 901 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90221
- Website: https://www.mlb.com/mlb-youth-academy/compton
- Phone: (310) 763-3479
- Email: comptonuya@mlb.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/compton/mlb-compton-youth-academy

## Baseball and Softball Open Workouts, Ages 5-8

Ages 5–8 · Free

Groups are set by age, not skill. Players wear baseball or softball pants and closed shoes; new members get an academy shirt and hat while supplies last. Registration asks for the child's latest report card.

- Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am

- Free. An optional $25 donation is suggested when a child first registers.
- Sign up: https://comptonya.leagueapps.com/events/5004981-2026-2027-school-year

## Baseball Open Workouts, Ages 9-18

Ages 9+ · Free

Ages 9-12 meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings; ages 13-18 meet on Saturdays. Players must check in 15 minutes before the start and bring their own equipment.

- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–7pm
- Saturdays, 11:30am–1pm

- Free. An optional $25 donation is suggested when a child first registers.
- Sign up: https://comptonya.leagueapps.com/events/5004981-2026-2027-school-year

## Softball Open Workouts, Ages 9-18

Ages 9+ · Free

Ages 9-12 have hitting on Wednesday evenings and defense on Saturday mornings. Ages 13-18 have defense on Tuesday evenings and hitting on some Thursday evenings.

- Wednesdays, 5–6pm
- Saturdays, 11am–12pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–6pm

- Free. An optional $25 donation is suggested when a child first registers.
- Sign up: https://comptonya.leagueapps.com/events/5004981-2026-2027-school-year

Details from https://comptonya.leagueapps.com/events/5004981-2026-2027-school-year, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.