Shawnee-based travel baseball organization and training academy serving youth and high-school players, with year-round development, competitive regional and national play, and a strong emphasis on preparing older athletes for college baseball.
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Between the Lines Elite Sports Academy – 8225 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66227
Website: Visit Official Website
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (913) 422-1221
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Between the Lines Elite Sports Academy is a baseball training and development organization based in Shawnee, Kansas, and home of the BTL Hornets club baseball program. BTL offers competitive youth and high-school teams along with private instruction, camps, strength training and year-round access to its indoor training facility.
The Hornets program emphasizes long-term player development and exposure for older athletes, with teams competing throughout the Kansas City region and in select events around the country. BTL also operates a post-graduate baseball program and has a long history of players continuing into college and professional baseball. Families should confirm current team availability, tryouts, coaching staffs, schedules, travel expectations and costs directly with Between the Lines.
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