Pittsburgh Hardball Academy

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Pittsburgh Hardball Academy is a nonprofit youth development organization providing accessible baseball and softball programming alongside academic support, mentorship, and career readiness—helping young people succeed on and off the field.

Earlier this week, we proudly recognized our 2026–2027 Carol Baker Ford Scholars:🎓 Kaden Fisher — Freshman, Seton LaSall...
08/22/2026

Earlier this week, we proudly recognized our 2026–2027 Carol Baker Ford Scholars:

🎓 Kaden Fisher — Freshman, Seton LaSalle High School | Brookline
🎓 Mayson Mitchell — Sophomore, Gateway High School | Monroeville
🎓 Kaleb Bynum — Sophomore, Serra Catholic High School | Beechview
🎓 Jacob Ramsey — Senior, Serra Catholic High School | Clairton
🎓 Braylon Johnson — Senior, Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy | Brookline

These five student-athletes were selected for the character, commitment, work ethic, and leadership they demonstrate on and off the field.

The Carol Baker Ford Scholars Program honors the life and legacy of Carol Baker Ford and the values she instilled in her son, Peyton Ford, a proud Pittsburgh Hardball Academy graduate. Carol stood for strength, humility, perseverance, family, and service to others — values we want our young people to carry forward.

As Scholars, these young men commit to maintaining a 3.0 GPA, participating in at least 75% of FOCUS programming, leading by example, and participating in breast cancer awareness or community service efforts.

We are grateful to the Ford family for their continued involvement with Pittsburgh Hardball Academy and to all of the donors and supporters who make the Carol Baker Ford Scholars Program possible.

Congratulations to our five Scholars. We are proud to have you carry Carol’s legacy forward. 💗⚾

08/20/2026

Eli Kurta | 2028 | OF/RHP | West Mifflin

High-upside 2028 prospect with a strong combination of athleticism, physicality and tools.

6'1" | 180 lbs. | R/R
6.70 60-Yard Dash
99 MPH Exit Velocity
87 MPH OF Velocity
86 MPH FB

Eli was selected for the 2026 MLB Breakthrough Series and is ranked among the Top 60 players in Pennsylvania's 2028 class by PBR. Two-sport varsity athlete who continues to make significant strides in his development.

College coaches: Eli is a 2028 prospect to follow.

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08/19/2026

Luke Weldon | MIF | 2026 Summer Highlights

A high-upside left-handed hitter with a clean, repeatable swing and the ability to impact the baseball consistently. Luke put together a strong summer against quality competition while continuing to develop physically and offensively.

2026 Summer411 AVG
1.126 OPS
12 XBH
25 RBI

Luke has a natural left-handed stroke, uses the entire field, and continues to show the offensive traits that translate to the next level. A player for college coaches to follow closely as his development continues.



Luke Weldon

2026 SUMMER STAT LEADERSWith the summer season officially over, here are the 12U-18U team leaders and organization-wide ...
08/19/2026

2026 SUMMER STAT LEADERS

With the summer season officially over, here are the 12U-18U team leaders and organization-wide leaders.

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Your 2026 Josh Gibson Classic Champions! The Grays! Josh Gibson Foundation
08/16/2026

Your 2026 Josh Gibson Classic Champions! The Grays!

Josh Gibson Foundation

Pittsburgh Hardball Academy’s Meat Raffle fundraiser is underway!Support our student-athletes and enter for a chance to ...
08/13/2026

Pittsburgh Hardball Academy’s Meat Raffle fundraiser is underway!

Support our student-athletes and enter for a chance to win a meat package valued at $500 from Strip District Meats.

Tickets: $20 each
Drawing: September 1, 2026
2 Winners

Prize packages include:

- 10 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 lbs. New York strip steak
- 10 lbs. chicken wings
- 6 lbs. hamburger patties
- Additional custom cuts

Anyone can purchase a ticket. To purchase, email [email protected] or connect directly with a Pittsburgh Hardball Academy student-athlete or team member.

Cash and Venmo payments are accepted.

Thank you for supporting Pittsburgh Hardball Academy and our student-athletes!

We had an amazing time at the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas HBCU Showcase last week!
08/12/2026

We had an amazing time at the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas HBCU Showcase last week!

Great time today for our student-athletes at the C5T Elite Sports Training camp! Big thanks to Eric Crozier for an amazi...
08/08/2026

Great time today for our student-athletes at the C5T Elite Sports Training camp! Big thanks to Eric Crozier for an amazing event!

08/06/2026

Pittsburgh Hardball Academy was featured this morning on WCCB Charlotte Rising in connection with the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas HBCU Showcase!

Chris Graves

Day 1 of the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas HBCU Showcase is in the books!Our guys represented Pittsburgh Hardball...
08/06/2026

Day 1 of the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas HBCU Showcase is in the books!

Our guys represented Pittsburgh Hardball Academy well, showcasing their skills in front of 20+ college coaches while competing alongside talented student-athletes from across the country.

One standout achievement: every one of our student-athletes recorded a sub-7.00-second 60-yard dash.

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Pittsburgh, PA
152222

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