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All-Star Baseball School
Category: Active Life Active Life [Edit]
660 Stoney DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
Neighborhood: Highland Park
(626) 441-4454
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 3 pm - 8 pm
Sat 10 am - 8 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
About This Business:
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5 reviews for All-Star Baseball School
5 reviews in English
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Review from N P.
South Pasadena, CA
12/30/2011
In late spring 2011, new netting was installed on the cages, which allows the balls to reliably filter back to the machines. In my experience, the operation runs smoothly since this upgrade. I like the arm-style pitching machines that they use.
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Review from Joshua N.
Pasadena, CA
4/15/2012
Place is a dump. Not that its run down, but went there on a sunday afternoon and there were 6 stalls but only 2 working, which were both booked to close. Was denied and wasted my time driving there. Save your efforts on another batting cage.
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Review from Tracy G.
South Pasadena, CA
7/26/2011
This place is a labor of love and an asset to our neighborhood. Great instructors and nicest staff ever.
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Review from Seth J.
San Marino, CA
4/6/2011
The cages are definitely old, as the previous reviewer said, and we do often need the attention of the attendant to either adjust the machine or to reload it with balls.
On the plus side, the instructors, Eric and Alex, are quite good. Eric is a former major league pitcher, and he knows how to teach not only hitting, fielding, and pitching, but also windmill softball pitching. We've worked with Alex on hitting only, but he was very helpful. -
Review from Mark Edward H.
South Pasadena, CA
3/17/2009
This place is really a batting cage with some extras. You can book time with an instructor and get some individual attention. In addition, they run some summer programs. This is the good part of All-Star.
The bad part is the cages themselves, which are tiny and decrepit. Frequently one machine or another is not working. You will constantly be asking the attendant to fix the machine, which has either stopped pitching balls, or has simply stopped entirely.
If you're just looking to get in some swings, you could do better. If you're looking to have some fun with your kid, this place is ok (there's an area in the back where you can play catch, and there are many other activities available in the immediate area, including a miniature golf course, skate park, and tennis courts). I have never hired the instructors so I can't speak to that.
Specialties
We specialize in training kids proper fundamental baseball mechanics, so that they can succeed and excel in baseball no matter what level they are competing in. We offer private lessons for individuals & we do team lessons. We also have Winter & Summer Camps. We have recreational batting cages for anyone to come and hit balls with speeds ranging from 30 -80 mph.:) If you'd like to schedule a lesson please call Tao Gaines at: 818-632-9644. To make a batting cage reservation please call: 626-441-4454. We look forward to hearing from you!
History
Established in 2000
The business was started in March 2000 by Dylan Gaines. He started the business to help children learn the proper fundementals of hitting, pitching, fielding and baseball stratagy. He also set it up as a recreational activity for anyone to come hit.
Meet the Business Owner: Dylan G.
Dylan Gaines played 2 years at LACC and 1 1/2 years in rookie ball for the Seattle Mariners. He also was the head coach at Delphi Academy High School for 4 years. He was also on the coaching staff for the La Canada Cougars that won Gold Medals in the California State Games in 2009.
