Toddlers & Young Players
Fun and inspiring baseball for toddlers!
With dedicated instructors for even the youngest players! Children ages 18-24 months (Baby Bats) and 2-3 years old (Little Bats) will engage in ball playing and a variety of fun sports activities and games as they learn to run, jump, catch, throw, and hit while mastering the basics of baseball!
New York Empire Baby Bats and Little Bats is available at The Arena and at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in Manhattan.
Program List
"Baby Bats" Classes
Ages: (18-24 Months) Mommy & Me
Introduce your little one to the joy of baseball in a fun and engaging environment designed for toddlers and their parents! The Baby Bats program focuses on building basic motor skills, coordination, and an early love for the game through interactive activities and structured lessons. Parents actively participate, creating a unique bonding experience while helping their child develop essential skills for future success on and off the field. It’s the perfect way to spark their passion for baseball and teamwork at an early age!
"Little Bats" Classes
(2-3) - Without the parent
The Little Bats program is designed to help young players take their first steps toward independence on the baseball field. Through fun, structured lessons, children develop foundational skills like hand-eye coordination, basic throwing, catching, and hitting techniques in a supportive and exciting environment. Guided by our expert coaches, this program fosters confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game while teaching key fundamentals in a playful and age-appropriate setting. Perfect for young athletes ready to explore and grow on their own!
"Young Rookie" Classes
(3-4) - Without the parent
The Little Bats program is designed to help young players take their first steps toward independence on the baseball field. Through fun, structured lessons, children develop foundational skills like hand-eye coordination, basic throwing, catching, and hitting techniques in a supportive and exciting environment. Guided by our expert coaches, this program fosters confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game while teaching key fundamentals in a playful and age-appropriate setting. Perfect for young athletes ready to explore and grow on their own!
Private Lessons
All Ages & Skill Levels
Individual or small group lessons with New York Empire's trained instructors, not just ex-ballplayers with anecdotes and rhetoric.
New York Empire's instructors use age- and skill-appropriate teaching methods and models that inspire players to work hard and develop their skills.
Our lessons are tailored to each player’s interests, age, and skill level, and all of our coaches teach the same material and methods—even with different personalities. Some coaches focus on individual skills, but we all teach the same techniques.