The Power
of Baseball
Our Why
At Michigan Braves Baseball, everything we do is driven by one purpose: to unite baseball athletes and unlock their potential through the power of baseball. We believe baseball isn’t just a sport—it’s a lifelong platform for growth, competition, mentorship, leadership, and opportunity.
With over 15 years of experience in competitive travel baseball, college recruiting, tournament hosting, player development, and year-round baseball training, the Michigan Braves serve as a performance and recruiting pipeline for baseball athletes in the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario.
Empowering Athletes On and Off the Field
By investing in our athletes and our staff (both on and off the field) we are:
- Shaping champions for life
- Developing leaders and high-character teammates
- Supporting families through the recruiting process
- Connecting baseball athletes with college programs
- Creating a community where athletes can belong and grow
Our commitment is to empower people through baseball—not just as players, but as students, competitors, and leaders.
A Baseball Family of Brands
Collegiate Summer Baseball
The Michigan Braves Collegiate program provides a high-level summer environment for college athletes looking to elevate performance, build competitive experience, and prepare for their next opportunity. With advanced player development resources, competitive schedules, and robust recruiting exposure, the Braves Collegiate pathway is built for progression and advancement.
19U American Legion
The Post 457 Braves compete in the storied American Legion baseball system, offering 19U players a bridge between high school and collegiate play. The program blends competitive regional schedules with disciplined training, leadership development, and recruitment support—preserving the traditions of American Legion baseball while creating modern opportunities for today’s athletes.
Travel Baseball
Wow Factor Michigan’s main goal is to help elite players take their game to the next level by developing their potential through professional skilled instruction, high-level competition, and unprecedented exposure. This environment challenges serious athletes and accelerates pathways toward collegiate baseball and beyond.
Tournament Baseball
The I-69 Classic delivers high-quality tournament baseball that attracts top regional competition and college recruiting interest. With structured event operations, data collection opportunities, and collegiate scouting visibility, the I-69 Classic provides teams and athletes with meaningful competitive experiences throughout the summer.
Pitching Training + Arm Care
ProChop Training specializes in individualized pitching development built around biomechanics, arm care, objective feedback, and velocity progression. Utilizing technology-driven analysis and modern training methods, ProChop helps pitchers improve movement efficiency, command, pitch shapes, and overall performance while protecting long-term arm health.
Player Showcase + Data
ProChop Recruiting provides athletes with verified data, video, and scouting insights to support their collegiate recruiting journey. Through structured showcases, performance testing, and digital distribution, ProChop connects players with college coaches using credible metrics, advanced player reports, and modern visibility channels.