Eagles Baseball Travel
Building More Than Ballplayers.
Eagles Baseball is a youth travel baseball organization founded in 2023 by Coach John Herrera. We develop athletes physically, mentally, socially, and interpersonally — on the field and beyond it.
Our mission
Developing more than baseball players
Eagles Baseball Travel is a year-round youth travel baseball program for players from 10U through high school, built on professional coaching, character, and development.
Our mission is to develop athletes physically, mentally, socially, and interpersonally. We prioritize each player's growth as an individual, a teammate, and a baseball player over wins, records, and accolades. Wins follow when the development is right.
We are developing more than baseball players — we are developing young men who know how to lead, work hard, serve others, overcome challenges, and succeed both on and off the field.
New this season
What's new for 2026–2027
Big steps forward for current and prospective Eagles families this season.
Youth Strength & Conditioning
Age-appropriate strength programs for our youngest players, built on movement quality and injury prevention.
Speed & Agility
Dedicated speed and agility sessions to build first-step quickness, baserunning speed, and defensive range.
New Eagles Baseball Facility — Coming Soon
A new home for the Eagles with cages, mounds, and turf for year-round training.
Dedicated Weight Room for 14U+
A dedicated weight room and structured lifting program to prepare 14U and older players for high school baseball.
High School Eagles Program
Eagles baseball now continues past 14U with a program built for high school players.
Coaching philosophy
Our coaching philosophy
Our coaches challenge every athlete on and off the field while creating a positive, fun, learning-focused environment. We hold high standards, teach leadership and teamwork, and expect discipline and character from every player who wears the Eagles uniform.
Discipline
Show up prepared, on time, and ready to work — every practice, every game.
Leadership
Set the example for teammates through effort, attitude, and how you treat others.
Selflessness
Put the team first. Celebrate a teammate's success like it is your own.
Work Ethic
Development is earned through repetition and effort, not talent alone.
Confidence
Trust your preparation and compete without fear of failure.
Teamwork
Nine players moving together will always beat nine individuals.
Character
Do the right thing when no one is watching, on and off the field.
Accountability
Own your mistakes, learn from them, and hold each other to the standard.
Our goals
Our goals
Every Eagles team works toward the same four goals each season.
Building Relationships
Coaches, players, and families who know, trust, and support one another — relationships that last well beyond a single season.
Player & Baseball Skill Development
Measurable improvement in every player's fundamentals, athleticism, and baseball IQ from the first practice to the last game.
Team Cohesion & Sportsmanship
Teams that play for each other, respect opponents and umpires, and represent the Eagles with class win or lose.
Positive Camaraderie
A dugout and a program that players love being part of — fun, encouraging, and focused on growth.
Player development
Our commitment to player development
Eagles Baseball runs on a professional coaching model. Every team, at every age level, is led by experienced coaches who follow a consistent development plan — we do not concentrate our best instruction on the top teams. A 10U player receives the same quality of coaching and the same commitment to development as a 14U player preparing for high school ball.
10U – 11U
Fundamentals first: throwing, fielding, hitting, and baserunning mechanics, baseball IQ, and the habits of work ethic, character, focus, and hard work.
12U – 14U
Increased competition, advanced baseball development, and elite athletic training that prepares players for the high school level.
High School
A continued development path for Eagles players at the high school level — strength, skill, and the competitive reps needed to keep advancing.
Year-round program
Year-round development
The Eagles are not a spring-and-summer organization. Development continues through the winter with structured indoor training so players return to the field ahead of where they left it.
Hitting & Pitching Instruction
Small-group cage and mound work with Eagles coaches all winter long.
Position-Specific Defense
Infield, outfield, and catching sessions focused on footwork, reads, and reps.
Strength, Speed & Agility
Age-appropriate athletic training that builds strength, quickness, and durability.
Baseball IQ
Situational baseball, game strategy, and the mental side of competing.
Camps & clinics
Train year-round
About
Meet Coach John Herrera
John Herrera was born and raised in Southern California, where his passion for baseball took root early on in Long Beach Little League. Some of his fondest childhood memories were built on the diamond—practicing with his father and cheering him on during weekend league games. Moving to Redlands, California for high school, John made history as only the third freshman in Redlands High School’s history to earn a spot on the varsity squad at 14 years old. A four-year varsity player, his high school career culminated in a storybook senior year, winning the CIF Championship title in a dramatic 3–2 final victory against their crosstown rival. By his junior year, he was heavily recruited by top Division I programs across the nation and spent his sophomore through senior years playing on the elite California Angels Scout team alongside Southern California’s top talent. John’s talent on the field led to multiple MLB draft selections. Drafted out of high school in the 26th round by the Minnesota Twins, he went on to play at Arizona Western College and Lubbock Christian University. He was subsequently selected by the Milwaukee Brewers (39th round) and the Oakland Athletics (10th round), while also signing as a free agent with the New York Yankees organization from 2003 to 2005. After playing in the Oakland A’s farm system, an injury ultimately brought his professional playing career to a close. Demonstrating resilience and dedication off the field, John returned to school in 2009 to earn his degree in Criminal Justice. Today, John is a devoted Christian and family man, blessed with a loving wife and four children. Guided by his faith, he views baseball as his ministry—a tool to mentor, inspire, and shape young athletes into leaders both on the field and in their communities.
What we offer
Built for players who want more
Competitive Teams
Age-group teams from 10U through high school competing in top regional tournaments.
Professional Coaching
Experienced coaches focused on player development on and off the field.
Camps & Clinics
Seasonal skills camps for hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching.
Training Facility
Indoor cages, mounds, and turf for year-round development.
Thank you
Our sponsors
Stepping up to the plate
Joining the Eagles means committing to sportsmanship, respect, and integrity — supporting your coaches and teammates and helping create a positive experience for everyone involved. If that sounds like your family, we would love to hear from you.