Diamond prospects
Ryan Lopez discusses the drills his 12 and under players will go through. Photo Baseball academy builds on El Segundo history When sports and El Segundo are mentioned in the same sentence, one usually thinks of baseball. The small town has produced many outstanding players — most notably Hall of Famer George Brett and his brother Ken, a former major league pitcher and All Star. Others include major league umpire Derryl Cousins and professional players Scott McGregor, Zak Shinall, Billy Traber as well as George Myatt, who played in the major leagues from 1938-47 before managing and coaching in the pros until 1972. Although it has no affiliation to local high schools, Beach City Baseball Academy (BCBA) has become a destination for young players who desire to excel playing the national pastime. With the support of members and patrons, BCBA is able to support many community causes with scholarships, sponsorships, donations, international exchange programs and its renowned special needs clinic. Free lessons for special needs kids are available on weekends. In addition to its baseball and softball travel teams, BCBA offers memberships, private and semi-private lessons as well as rentals…
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