Mike Martin, President, Las Vegas Baseball Academy
 My dream of playing major league baseball occurred for me at age 10 - the year 1968. I was at a friend's house one Saturday afternoon watching the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals. While watching the game something inside of me said, “You can play in the big leagues." Thus, on that Saturday afternoon in 1968 the passion was born.
There were many influential people I encountered during my career. However, my father was the one who laid the foundation. He was my coach until I entered high school in 1973. My dad knew how to teach the game, he expected you to be disciplined, have pride and show respect to the game and your opponent.
 My professional career began in 1978. The San Diego Padres made me their 1st round selection in the winter draft. After spending 6-1/2 years in the Padres organization I decided to become a minor league free agent and I signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 1985 season. The Brewers traded me to the Chicago Cubs in the winter of 1985 and on August 15, 1986 I got the call.
The dream of 1968 took 18 years to come true. However, it was well worth all the sacrifices I endured. The one thought that will be with me forever is when I walked through the clubhouse in Montreal and saw in my locker the name MARTIN on the back of my CUBS jersey.
Mike Martin Catching for Chicago Cubs - Reggie Jackson Batting for the Oakland A's
Las Vegas Baseball Academy Coaches
Las Vegas Baseball Academy is credited with having some of the best baseball instruction in the world. With instructors from various organizations, LVBA offers the depth of practical experience that gives each player the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve results that are beyond their original expectations.
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Gary White
Former UNLV Asst. Coach |
Russ Cleveland
Former Detroit Tigers Minor League Catcher |
John Booher
Scout
Boston Red Sox
Word Series Champions 2004 |
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Jerry Merz
Former Houston Astros Scout |
Doug Deutsch
Scout
Houston Astros |
Mike Gomez
Head Coach
Spring Valley HS, NV |
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Jack Ayers
Former Chicago Cubs Minor League Player |
Ron Murphy
Head Coach
Rio Rancho HS, NM |
Dr. Tom House
World-Renowned Pitching Authority |
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Bill Mele
Scout
New York Yankees |
Mike Judd
Christmas Camp Supervisor |
Justin Malcomb
Former Cerro Cosa Jr. College Player |
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