About Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy
Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy is a batting cage located in Dallas, Texas. Located at 2303 Bickers Street. Visit for more details on hours, availability, and amenities.
Facility features
- Baseball
Reviews
- Anthony P5
Great facility and opportunity for the kids. The staff is very nice and new.
3 years ago
- Manda Luna2
I've watched this organization evolve over the past two years, with many positive changes and some concerning developments. While they still provide valuable community support—through training camps, equipment donations, event tickets, and food for families—the 2025 softball season has raised serious concerns, particularly around fairness and player development. Under previous leadership, like Coach Erin Ledesma, even a large 16-player roster was handled with fairness. Everyone received meaningful playing time, and the team’s success (even making it to the championship) never came at the expense of player inclusion. That kind of leadership fostered both individual growth and team unity—values that defined the organization’s mission. Sadly, this season has felt very different. Under Coach Giselle Garcia, a similarly large roster was managed with less transparency and fairness. After July, Fast Pitch and Senior players (some not even local—one is from Houston) began participating in Junior league games, often taking priority over players who had been committed from day one. These weren’t one-off appearances. Some players who rarely practiced or showed up earlier in the season were suddenly playing critical roles, while regulars were benched. To make matters worse, Senior pitchers—explicitly told by Senior leadership not to play infield—were allowed to do so in the Junior division. Even the organization’s director, Juan Garciga, admitted this shouldn’t have happened. This disregard for fairness undermines the purpose of a developmental league and damages the confidence and morale of young athletes who show up consistently. While Mr. Garciga is approachable, I found his responses to major concerns lacking. During a meeting on August 7, 2025, when I brought up these issues, the tone changed dramatically. He slammed his hand on the table, his hand started shaking, and he rolled his eyes and shrugged at me dismissively. My teenage daughter, who was present, later said, “Mom, I thought he was going to hit you.” It was a deeply unprofessional and unsettling experience, especially when the intent was to discuss ways to improve the league for everyone. Mr. Garciga has stated that “sitting on the bench is still part of the team,” but for kids who only have one shot at organized sports, that’s not enough. The league’s “free” model was commendable when the focus was truly on local, community-based development. Now it feels like the system is being exploited by higher-level players who use the Junior league to stay active, often at the expense of the very players the program was meant to support. I strongly urge the organization to reconsider how rosters are built and managed. Other low-cost leagues typically cap rosters at 12 players to ensure every child has a fair shot. This organization promotes itself as a place where "this may be the only chance some kids get to play"—but that message feels hollow when regular players are benched in favor of latecomers with other playing options. At this point the director needs to rethink the rules in place to protect local youth who do not have the means to play in more expensive Fast Pitch organizations. That said, I want to recognize and applaud the integrity of Team Crawdads’ coaches, Miguel Lopez and Coach Brandy. When upper management tried to assign Senior-level players to their Junior roster right before playoffs, they took a firm stand. They made it clear that playing time belonged to the Juniors who had earned it all season. The Seniors were welcomed—but when told they wouldn’t be prioritized, they chose not to play. That’s leadership, and it deserves praise. In closing, I truly hope the organization reflects on what made it special in the first place: fairness, development, and community. Mr. Garciga has committed to reducing roster sizes and improving the experience for all players in future seasons. I hope those promises are kept—and that next season will be one all players and families can feel proud of.
9 months ago
- Paul Wansbone5
Awesome opportunity for some kids from NZ to play at such a fantastic facility and incredibly welcoming hosts. Grounds were immaculate and our boys loved playing there.
9 months ago
- Tennille Bass5
As an RBI coach, I love everything about this program. These kids are truly lucky to have this kind of program here in Texas. My suggestion, if you have a Youth Academy in your area, utilize this opportunity.
2 years ago
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