We’re different than any other “baseball camp” in America.
The Dusty Baker International Baseball Academy sets the standard for citizenship and scholarship as well as athletic ability.
We believe that academics and athletics are equally important. Dusty named the camp the "Dusty Baker International Baseball Academy" to reflect his strong feelings about focusing on more than athletic abilities-- core principles of developing self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-discipline.
We're proud to offer a talented, dedicated and carefully selected staff. All are skilled at imparting their knowledge and skills and look forward to working with your son. Twelve of the instructors are former Major League players.
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Johnnie B. Baker, Sr., loving father and grandfather
1925-2009
Learn more about Johnnie's remarkable life here.
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2009 Camp Notes
Guy Anderson inducted into national Hall of Fame
Our Guy Anderson, the winningest coach in regional history for any sport, was one of only 11 coaches to be inducted into the National High School Coaches Hall of Fame on July 1, 2009. We encourage you to get to read about all of our wonderful coaches and staff.
Dusty Baker graduates go Pro!
Marquise Cooper was a third round draft for the Florida Marlins, while T.J. McDonald went in the 30th round to the Toronto Blue Jays. Both young men attended Edison High School in Fresno. Other notable Dusty Baker gradutes out of the Fresno area drafted into professional baseball are pitchers Pernell Halliman and Nate Lovell (Kansas City Royals) and Daniel Buller (Boston Red Sox).
Dusty Baker graduates move on to college baseball
Sacramento area players who attended the Dusty Baker Camp and have moved on to play college baseball are Riley Heinzer (St. Mary's College), Matt Foat (USC), Kyle Sanders (UC Davis) and Cinton Brill (Sierra College).
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Our Mission:
To teach and develop skills that promote dedication and respect for the game of baseball, and to instill life-long lessons that are conducive towards strong character and integrity– key to achieving personal goals in the areas of academics, citizenship and athleticism. –Dusty Baker
“When I was in Little League I had the opportunity to work with Dusty and his coaching staff. As a professional, I continue to use the skills I learned working with Dusty when I was a kid. I hope you take full advantage of this great opportunity. Have fun and work hard.”
Derek Lee
Chicago Cubs
