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Jr. Growlers
8U-14U

We are looking to add 2 teams per age group for the 2026 season!

Fun First, Wins Follow.

Develop your skills and ignite your passion for baseball with the Kalamazoo Growlers Jr Academy. We offer experienced coaching and fun, engaging experiences that foster player growth and a love for the game. Join the Growlers family and experience where fun makes a difference. 

Player Perks

  • Some practices and games at Homer Stryker Field based on availability 

  • Replica Kalamazoo Growlers uniforms 

  • Interact with Kalamazoo Growler players 

  • Pregame batting practice on the field before Growler games

  • Pregame locker room and special player meetings & clinics

  • Exclusive discounts on Growler items 

Year-Round Training

Stay sharp and develop your skills year-round with our comprehensive winter training program! Jr. Growlers players enjoy weekly access to our premier indoor training facilities from October through March, providing a dedicated space to work on their game even when the weather outside isn't cooperating. Our older players (14U-18U) benefit from exclusive group training sessions 2-3 times per week, led by our experienced coaches. These sessions focus on advanced skill development, strategic understanding, and building team chemistry. All teams (8U-18U) participate in bi-weekly and weekly hitting sessions from October to March, providing ample opportunity to perfect their swing and improve their offensive production. Our younger players (8U-13U) also receive consistent instruction with weekly indoor practices running from October all the way through April, ensuring they're fully prepared for the spring season. This comprehensive winter program ensures that Jr. Growlers players are always developing and ready to compete at their highest level.

Local Facility

Jr. Growlers players train and develop using cutting-edge technology in top-notch facilities. Our indoor training features not one, but two Rapsodo machines: a dedicated 2.0 pitching machine and a combined 3.0 hitting/pitching machine. These advanced tools allow our coaches to teach pitch design, analyze ball flight, and simulate live at-bats with precise data-driven feedback. Outdoors, we utilize the same technology used by college and professional scouts: the Stadium Trackman system, a crucial tool for player evaluation and recruitment. Combined with Synergy Baseball, our outdoor technology provides players with unparalleled insights into their performance, giving them a distinct advantage in their development and the recruiting process.

All-Inclusive Tournaments & Uniforms

Compete in 6 spring tournaments and wear the same authentic jerseys, hats, and swag of the Kalamazoo Growlers.

Fundraise Team Fees

The Jr. Growlers understand that the cost of travel baseball can be a significant commitment. That's why we offer a unique fundraising opportunity: players and their families can volunteer at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Growlers events to earn money towards their team fees. This program allows families to actively participate in offsetting the costs of uniforms, travel expenses, and other team-related fees. By volunteering their time and energy, families can not only reduce their financial burden but also become more involved

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