North Carolina's Premier Baseball Program

The Golden Spikes Award is given annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country. The award is sponsored by the Major League Baseball Players Association which represents Major League Baseball's commitment to the grass roots development of amateur baseball around the world. The winner of this prestigious award exhibits exceptional athletic ability and exemplary sportsmanship.

The North Carolina Baseball Academy will carry the name of the "Golden Spikes" for all of its elite travel showcase baseball teams (10u-17u). This program attracts and develops the area's most talented, dedicated, committed, and competitive baseball players. We will refine the knowledge and abilities of these athletes through exposure to our facility, our professional staff, and implementation of proven practice and coaching regiments. The Golden Spikes program will be the most comprehensive and complete program for the advanced player looking to advance skill levels and gain exposure to college coaches and professional scouts at those next levels of the game.

The Golden Spikes program is recognized as North Carolina's premier player development and college prospect programs. Often referred to as "the total package" due to the top-tier player development and training from former pros while competing at one of the nation's highest levels.

Players on the Golden Spikes teams gain exposure to high-level competition by traveling to face challenging opponents. The program spans from age 10 through 18, with a 10u-14u being our Player Development Program, followed by a 15u-17u College Prospect Program.

The Golden Spikes teams are Showcase Baseball. Throughout your tenure as a Spike, players will get the opportunity to interact with past and current MLB players, college coaches, and MLB scouts. This opportunity is something you wont find anywhere else!

With a focus on elite training, the Golden Spikes provide a pathway for athletes aiming to excel at the next level and increase their college recruitment prospects or chances of reaching the Major Leagues. This program is known for developing talented athletes into elite-level players.

NCBA’s Golden Spikes are the only program in the Triad to have 6 former players on MLB Teams!
Connor Norby – Baltimore Orioles
Patrick Bailey – San Francisco Giants
Weston Wilson – Philadelphia Phillies
Jaylin Davis – San Francisco Giants
Joe Mantiply – Arizona Diamondbacks
Bryan Mitchell – New York Yankees

What Type of Player Becomes a Golden Spike?

NCBA seeks serious, committed, and talented players from the Triad area who are passionate about developing their baseball skills. Golden Spikes players are expected to demonstrate a strong desire to practice, learn, and train, preparing to compete at the highest levels. All participants are students from local high schools and middles schools and are dedicated to following practice routines, sports performance programs, and game schedules.

NCBA’s mission goes beyond athletic development—it aims to shape players both on and off the field, fostering growth as young men. Through this comprehensive approach, the Golden Spikes program focuses on building not only elite baseball players but also individuals with strong character and discipline.

Evolve as a Player, Evolve as a Spike

  • 10u-14u Golden Spike Teams

    In our Player Development portion of our Golden Spikes Program there is a deep focus on development. Taking your skills, refining them even more and then using them to achieving at an even higher level. Our Player Development Program (10u-14u) takes some of the areas most talented players and generates growth in all areas of the game and character.

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  • 15u-17u Golden Spike Teams

    Our final stage of the Golden Spike Program (College Prospect Development Program) continues to fine tune those refined skills all while developing core areas of the mental and physical game in preparation to play at the next level (College or Pros). Players here will know the game inside and out, and will learn what it takes to achieve their dreams.

    *Players who have not completed the Player Development stage (10u-14u) are welcome to tryout for this team
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Ready to become a Golden Spike?

Participation requires attending a tryout session, where players must demonstrate their abilities to earn a spot on these selective teams.

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