Baseball Beyond Borders takes American youth baseball teams and their families on international sports diplomacy trips where they learn more about the world and themselves. We offer 2 programs: 1) a 6 day / 5 night trip around the Easter / spring break holiday for middle school players and 2) NEW for summer 2027, a 10 day / 9 night program to Japan for high school players. Both trips offer age appropriate competition, cultural exchange with locals, and fun excursions.
Founder, Michel Rodriguez conceived the idea in 2016 to bridge the American and Latin cultures. Michel is a Cuban national who played professionally in Cuba and came to the U.S. after his career ended. He is one of the best baseball trainers in the bay area. Many of Michel’s former teammates and coaches migrated to the Dominican Republic, making it a perfect fit.
Baseball Beyond Borders offers 12U – 14U ballplayers and their families an immersive baseball and cultural experience. Players learn the “Latin way” to approach their on-field development.
They play against experienced and talented players and engage with them during trainings and games. Though not everyone speaks the same language, baseball is the international language that connects players from both countries. Players come back to America with new skills and a different mindset towards baseball and the discipline required to be the best.
Service is central to our trips. We aim to leave a positive imprint on the local youth baseball scene whenever we travel and serve as good ambassadors for American baseball.