Albuquerque Baseball Academy

Pitching machines all over the place. Teach bad habits. Tried to use the tee and the girl in front said we’re not allowed even though no one was there.

Our team played a couple of their teams recently and the behavior of the parents is nothing short of ignorance and entitlement. I felt embarrassed for the kids whose parents were arguing with the umpires, coaches, and other parents. They showed a win at all cost behavior even if it means bullying the umpires. I guess when you spend that kind of money you expect preferential treatment. We use to use the batting cages, but now we will go elsewhere because we will not give this program another dime of our money. It was sad to watch and be a part of. They probably have something shady going on with USSSA too because their scores take days to update on the site when everyone else’s scores are updated very quickly. Something just feels off….

In many youth baseball leagues, the focus is supposed to be on the love of the game, personal growth, teamwork, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, in some leagues, a disturbing trend has emerged where the joy of playing baseball is overshadowed by favoritism—specifically, the coach's kid receiving preferential treatment. The problem isn't just that the coach's child gets more playing time or attention. It's that this kind of favoritism robs other players of the opportunity to develop and enjoy the sport. Kids who work hard, show dedication, and are passionate about improving their skills often find themselves overlooked in favor of the coach’s child, regardless of their own ability or commitment. What this results in is more than just unfairness—it kills the spirit of the game. Baseball, at its core, is supposed to be about inclusivity, respect, and creating a level playing field where every athlete feels valued. But when kids see their teammates getting special treatment simply because of their parent’s role, it discourages them. Players who would otherwise be excited to play lose motivation, and the overall atmosphere of the team becomes toxic. The joy of the sport fades, replaced by resentment and frustration. A baseball league that operates this way does a disservice not only to the players who are excluded but to the game itself. In the end, it’s about more than just winning games—it’s about fostering an environment where all players can thrive, feel empowered, and, most importantly, find joy in the sport. When favoritism takes center stage, that mission is lost.

Awesome place. I came here twice with the New Mexico Military Institute high school baseball team. This facility is super clean. Lots of tunnels to take batting practice and they have an outdoor area to throw and take grounders. There's also a basketball gym, fitness facility and a chiropractor in the building.

This is the second season my son had been with ABA. It is an amazing facility. It is equipped with batting cages (machine and pitch) and pitching practice cages, and 2 workout rooms (1 for younger players and 1 for teens and adults) indoors. Outside they have a large, brand new turf field, and a smaller field for more individualized practice. Coach Al and all of the other coaches are awesome! They are excellent with the players. They provide private lessons and small group lessons. They are very positive and help the players to be the best that they can be.

The first day we went, this place was great and we signed up for a membership and used the pitches between my son and his friend. The second time we went, they told us our pitches included in the membership can only be used for one person. This was not relayed to us at the time of membership, they were very misleading and nothing given in paper so we could read over the membership rules. They didn’t let us cancel membership as it was a 2 month minimum, which also was not relayed at time of membership. Very disappointed, had high hopes.