Smith Baseball & Softball Academy

09/23/2026

⚾ Pitching with Coach Ryne Dowling!

Ryne offers boys’ pitching lessons at Smith Baseball Academy on Wednesday evenings. A former Washburn University pitcher and Midwest Bruins head coach, he works with pitchers ages 8 to 18 and all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players focusing on mechanics, confidence, and arm care.

Want to give a pitching lesson with Coach Dowling a try? The first 10 families to email [email protected] with “DOWLING” in the subject line will receive $15 off their first lesson with him! We’ll reply to confirm the offer and provide booking instructions.

09/18/2026

MWB 18U heads to KCK KCK Baseball this Sunday, September 20! Here’s our projected pitching rotation featuring 10 uncommitted arms from the 2027 and 2028 classes.

09/12/2026

⚾🥎 October–December scheduling is now open at SBA! Private baseball and softball lessons are available now. Group clinics and winter strength and speed training are coming soon. Team facility rentals are also available! ⚾🥎

October–December scheduling is now open at SBA! Lessons, Clinics, Facility Rentals, Performance Training.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Smith Baseball & Softball Academy! 🇺🇸

We’re grateful for our hardworking coaches, athletes, parents, and families who make the SBA community so special. Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/05/2026

⚾🥎 OCTOBER–DECEMBER LESSON SCHEDULING IS NOW OPEN!

Our core SBA coaches are back, and private lessons are available for:

🥎 Hitting
⚾ Pitching
🥎 Fielding
⚾️ Catching

Schedules are open now, so don’t wait to reserve the days and times that work best for you!

We’ll also be opening registration soon for our winter strength and speed training groups with Fitrition. More information is coming!

View available lessons and schedule online:
SMITHBASEBALLACADEMY.COM

08/22/2026

Midwest Bruins 18U opens fall play this weekend at the KCCBA. Here’s our projected pitching rotation.

08/13/2026

Yesterday’s success doesn’t entitle you to anything today.

Your position. Your playing time. Your opportunities. Your future.

They have to be earned.

In the weight room. In the cage. On the field. On the mound. In the classroom. And in the way you carry yourself.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the work.

Earn it every day.

08/08/2026

⚾️ MIDWEST BRUINS — FINAL ROSTER OPPORTUNITIES

Our 2026-27 rosters are nearly complete!

🔹 16U — 1 roster spot remaining
🔹 18U — 1-2 roster spots remaining

We’re still interested in connecting with talented, high-character players who may be the right fit for our year-round college prep baseball program.

Private tryouts are available.

Interested players can submit a tryout registration at:
🌐 https://midwestbruins.com/tryouts/

🏈🏀⚽️ Multi-sport athletes welcome!

07/18/2026

🔥 17/18U BASEBALL TRYOUTS — BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH MIDWEST BRUINS ⚾️

Our Midwest Bruin Baseball tryouts are just around the corner, and we’re excited to continue building a competitive 17/18U roster for the 2026-27 season.

We’re looking for high-character, competitive players in the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 who are committed to developing their game and competing at the next level.

Players at premium defensive positions including catchers & pitchers, are especially encouraged to attend. We’re looking for impact players who will help us compete at a high level.

🏈🏀⚽️⚾️ Multi-sport athletes are welcome! We fully support athletes who compete in football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, track, and other school sports. We believe multi-sport athletes become better competitors and better overall athletes.

📅 Tryouts: July 22-23, 2026

Visit https://midwestbruins.com/tryouts/ to register and learn more about our college prep baseball program.

We look forward to seeing you at tryouts!