Challenge League

If you have spent any time at 5 Tool, you likely have met Maddie. She was our inspiration to begin Challenge League. As parents of a special needs child, Mark and Heather Taylor saw the need for a league where all children could enjoy the same ballpark experience that...

Fall Softball Round Robins and Tournaments

5 Tool Academy is hosting several softball Round Robins and tournaments this fall at Stephenson Park. Designed for All Star and C-level teams, all events will include two experienced umpires (except 8U with one umpire) and no parking or gate fees. Tournaments include...

Free Friday on August 11

5 Tool Academy is hosting its first Free Friday event on August 11 from 4 – 8:30 p.m. Join us to hit, throw in the pitching tunnel or play catch on the 4500 sq. ft. indoor field – all completely free with registration. Walk-in’s will be welcome if...

Fall Ball at Stephenson Park

5 Tool is offering a Fall Ball league at Stephenson Park (next to Yorktown Middle School). Fall Ball is a terrific opportunity for athletes to begin to make the transition to their 2018 age division. This league is intended to provide a relaxed atmosphere for athletes...

BSU Alum Caleb Stayton Joins 5 Tool Academy

Ball State alum Caleb Stayton is joining 5 Tool Academy as a baseball instructor following his highly successful collegiate career. Stayton was an outstanding first baseman and was nationally ranked 10th in RBI’s in 2016. He led the MAC batting average (.377) in...