We are blessed as parents, players, and coaches to live in a state like North Carolina when it comes to youth baseball. Baseball can be played outdoors for 10+ months per year and there is a wide variety of options available to pursue for travel baseball. From national organizations who put dozens of players into college each year, to local rec/all-star leagues and baseball “academies”, there are a multitude of options when considering where or for whom your child should play. But with the wide variety of options comes some difficult questions: cost, travel, commitment, professional or family coaching, friendships, etc. None of these questions are easy to answer, and with such a variety of options it may seem very difficult, at first, to know what is right for each child or family. We’d like to spotlight several of these organizations through the state of North Carolina, and offer insights into what makes each organization special. The hope is to highlight several organizations throughout the state and also provide a resource for parents who are considering the options for their child.