Rapsodo is now LIVE at Quakes
Quakes Baseball is up and running with both Rapsodo Pitching and Rapsodo Hitting. This technology helps players to learn more about their game and how to improve faster. Using the same technology trusted by professionals in both MLB and MiLB the Quakes players can see where they are doing great and where they are falling short. This gives them a faster road to getting better. Rapsodo Pitching - gives spin rate, velocity, spin axis, horizontal break, vertical break and spin efficiency. This gives the pitcher the ability to tweak his pitches to give him the best on-field advantage. Rapsodo Hitting - gives the player spin axis, exit direction, exit speed, launch angle and distance. This gives the hitter the information to adjust his swing when needed. It also shows where…
Chasen Ford Signs with the San Diego Padres
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Chasen Ford was drafted and signed with the San Diego Padres in the June 2016 draft! Congratulations Chasen!
Blake Taylor signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Blake Taylor was drafted and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the June 2013 draft! We look forward to following Blake's career in the MLB. Congratulations Blake!
Kurt Heyer Signed with the St Louis Cardinals
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Kurt Heyer was drafted and signed with the St Louis Cardinals in the June 2012 draft! Congratulations Kurt!
College Decisions – Do I go JUCO or away?
Both high school baseball players as well as their parents share the same mentality, thinking that reaching to play division 1 baseball (NCAA) is the main goal for any student. However the paradox is that the same players that think this end up being extremely unhappy about the choice they have made, Division 1 not being the best choice. When Junior College might be the better choice: 1. You are not one of the top brains in high school. Most of 2.5-3.0 GPA high school students believe that to be the easiest way is to attend a junior college. 2. You might be a draft pick, not picked out of high school, wanting to get the benefits of two-year draft eligibility. 3. You're one of the chosen players but you're…
USA Baseball Tournaments are approaching fast – Will you be there?
The teams are gearing up to get out to the USA Baseball tournaments in Arizona. We will have a 15U team and a 17U team competing in the tournament from June 22 to June 30, 2012. We will be playing in the Peoria Sports Complex, Surprise Stadium and Camelback Ranch stadium. The Quakes tournament teams are looking forward to a week of fun baseball in the hot Arizona sun! The 14U team will compete from July 1 to July 6 and will play in the same great sports complexes as the previous teams did. We are all looking forward to a competitive tournament this summer! GO QUAKES!
Tyler Rahmatulla Drafted by the St Louis Cardinals
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Tyler Rahmatulla was drafted and signed with the St Louis Cardinals in the June 2011 draft! Congratulations Tyler!
Matt Budgell Drafted by the New York Mets
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Matt Budgell was drafted and signed with the New York Mets in the June 2011 draft! Congratulations Matt!
Brett Krill Drafted by the San Francisco Giants
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Brett Krill was drafted and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the June 2010 draft! We look forward to following Brett’s career in the MLB. Congratulations Brett!
Danny Espinosa Recruited by the Washington Nationals
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Danny Espinosa was drafted and signed with the Washington Nationals in the June 2010 draft! Congratulations Danny!
Baltimore Orioles Draft Aaron Wirsch
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Aaron Wirsch was drafted and signed with the Baltimore Orioles in the June 2009 draft! We look forward to following Aaron's career in the MLB. Congratulations Aaron!
Brian Peacock Drafted by the Kansas City Royals
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Brian Peacock was drafted and signed with the Kansas City Royals in the June 2009 draft! Congratulations Brian!
Kyle Higashioka Signed with the NY Yankees
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Kyle Higashioka was drafted and signed with the New York Yankees in July of 2008. Kyle is a great catcher and we know he will go far with the Yankees. Congratulations Kyle!
Mike Watt Drafted to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Quakes Baseball Academy Alumni Mike Watt was drafted and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the June 2007 draft! Congratulations Mike!