High School/Collegiate Practice Balls
The right baseball makes all the difference, whether it's for game day or practice, collegiate or little league, and we're here to guide you to the perfect one for your skill level/event! We know there are many baseball options to choose from and lots of information out there, so we here at Valley Athletics have put together a list of our top tier baseball selections. That way, you'll have all the information in one place in order to choose the perfect baseballs for your team. Once you've made a decision on which baseballs you'd like to go with, feel free to reach out to one of our acclaimed sales reps to get them to your team in time for the season, so that your players can play their best, and take home the win!
Rawlings Official League Tournament Grade Baseball
Known for their superior quality, durability, and high-performance, the Rawlings brand is not only ideal for high school/collegiate practice baseballs, they’re also the official baseball brand of the MLB! This tournament grade baseball features Extra Innings Technology™ (EIT) that’s exclusively available in selected Rawlings baseballs, including this one. EIT is what makes these baseballs last 15% longer than other baseballs while still having the same great consistency and moisture protection, so that you don’t have to replace them as often as traditional baseballs. It has a full grain leather cover for added durability against even the hardest hitters during practice, as well as Rawlings’ raised seams that allow for improved grip and control on the mound in addition to players being able to easily locate the ball inside their glove. It also features a cushioned cork center with 15% gray wool windings, along with its Core Bond® adhesive, that will lead you to optimal performance.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Rawlings Official League Competition Grade Baseball
Practice and play with the toughest, longest lasting, and highest performing baseball brand in the game today. The Rawlings Official League Competition Grade Baseball lives up to its brand’s reputation. It’s a competition grade practice ball that can be used for non-affiliated game play as well. Intended for practice at a high school or youth level, this high quality baseball features a full grain leather cover that offers long lasting durability and is designed to withstand any playing conditions. Rawlings’ raised seams offer your players increased control and grip on the mound, as well as helping fielders to locate the ball quicker in their glove, and its composite cork and rubber center helps the ball retain its hardness and provides an amazing firmness that allows for a better pop off the bat. Practice like the pros with the Rawlings Official League Competition Grade Baseball!
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Rawlings Flat Seam Elite Practice Baseball
With Rawlings’ research highlighting an average 26 foot increase in flat seam baseball distances compared to raised seam baseball distances, it’s easy to see why the Rawlings Flat Seam Elite Practice Ball would be an excellent choice for any high school or collegiate practice. The NCAA even did its own independent testing on this research and verified Rawlings’ original conclusions, so you know that it’s accurate. This high quality practice baseball comes standard with Rawlings’ exclusive Extra Inning Technology™ (EIT) that’s available only in selected Rawlings baseballs, including this one. EIT is what makes these baseballs last 15% longer than other baseballs while still having the same great consistency and moisture protection as traditional baseballs, so that you don’t have to replace them as often. The flat seams found on this baseball also make it easier to use with pitching machines compared to raised seam baseballs. While these Official League baseballs have minor cosmetic imperfections, they will perform at full capacity and meet all American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) specifications.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Wilson Raised Seams High School Practice/Youth Game Play Baseball
Looking for a high school/collegiate practice ball that’s tough and long lasting? Then look no further than the Wilson Raised Seams High School Practice/Youth Game Play Baseball! This high quality practice baseball is extremely versatile and one of Wilson’s top practice baseballs, making it an ideal practice baseball for the high school/college level. It’s extremely versatile and one of Wilson’s top selling practice baseballs. It has Super Seam Technology™, meaning that its seams are raised 20% higher than any other raised seam balls. This allows pitcher to experience superior control and grip on the mound, while also allowing fielders to be able to locate the ball quicker in their glove and throw it with more accuracy. It features gray wool windings for a firm and solid feel, a grade C/D, full grain leather cover that delivers long lasting durability, and Wilson’s red cushioned cork core that gives Wilson’s baseballs the ability to keep their shape and firmness and allow for a better pop off the bat. All of these features are what make this practice baseball one of the game’s best high school/collegiate practice baseballs on the market. It’s also NFHS/NOCSAE approved and comes in a pack of 12 baseballs.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Wilson Flat Seams High School Practice/Youth Game Play Baseball
Look no further than the Wilson Flat Seams High School Practice/Youth Game Play Baseball if you’re looking for a high school/collegiate practice baseball that’s tough and long lasting! This high quality practice baseball is extremely versatile and one of Wilson’s top practice baseballs, making it an ideal practice baseball for the high school/college level. Unlike the Wilson Raised Seams High School Practice/Youth Game Play Baseball, this baseball features flat seams that are great for practice, especially when used with a pitching machine. Its flat seams won’t get caught in the machine and will help the ball to fly farther than a practice ball with raised seams. It features gray wool windings for a firm and solid feel, a grade C/D, full grain leather cover that delivers long lasting durability, and Wilson’s red cushioned cork core that gives Wilson’s baseballs the ability to keep their shape and firmness and allow for a better pop off the bat. All of these features are what make this practice baseball one of the game’s best high school/collegiate practice baseballs on the market. Comes in a pack of 12 baseballs.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
CHAMPRO Official League Practice Baseball
The CHAMPRO Official League Practice Baseball stands out amongst traditional baseballs with its durability, high performance, and quality, all at a more affordable price than other baseballs at its level. This high quality practice baseball is ideal for collegiate level practice and high school games. It features CHAMPRO’s Moisture Barrier Technology™ (MBT), which will protect the baseball from deteriorating or performing worse when it comes into contact with water or moisture, saving you money on replacements. With its raised seams, your players will experience improved grip and control on the mound, as well as in the field, as the raised seams help fielders locate the ball easier in their glove. With a genuine, full grain leather cover that provides durability against heavy hitters, a double cushioned cork center, and metered tension 15% wool yarn wound core, it’s easy to see why this practice baseball is among the greats! This baseball also meets NFHS/NOCSAE specifications.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Rawlings Official League Blem Practice Baseball
Tired of mushy practice baseballs? Give your high school/collegiate level practices an upgrade with the Rawlings Official League Blem Practice Baseball! These high school/collegiate level practice baseballs come equipped with everything that Rawlings’ official baseballs have. The only difference between those baseballs and these practice baseballs is that these baseballs have minor cosmetic imperfections that prevent them from being sold at the standard price of an official baseball, but do not affect the integrity of the baseball whatsoever. That means that it still possesses Rawlings’ raised seams to help with grip and control on the mound while helping fielders locate the ball with ease in their glove. It also still has Rawlings’ durable, full grain leather cover, as well as Rawlings’ composite cork and rubber center. If you’re looking for top tier baseballs that are game quality but have an economical price tag due to some cosmetic imperfections, then the Rawlings Official League Blem Practice Baseball is the perfect choice for you and your team!
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
CHAMPRO Official League Cosmetic Blem Practice Baseball
With the CHAMPRO Official League Cosmetic Blem Practice Baseball, your team will be able to practice harder than the rest, so that your team can be its best every game! This high quality baseball is ideal for high school practices or youth games, and is an incredibly durable baseball that features some slight cosmetic imperfections that do not affect the integrity of the baseball whatsoever. These cosmetic imperfections, however, result in this durable, high quality, and high-performing baseball being a fraction of the price of CHAMPRO’s official league baseballs, giving teams on a budget a chance to practice with one of the best baseballs on the market. This practice baseball comes equipped with everything that the official baseballs have, like a precision molded cushion cork core for unmatched shape retention, metered tension 5% wool yarn wound core, and a full grain leather cover for long lasting durability, so that your players can get in more rounds of batting practice and more of a feel on the baseball that results in more accurate throws. If you’re looking for top tier baseballs that are game quality but have an economical price tag due to some cosmetic imperfections, then the CHAMPRO Official League Cosmetic Blem Practice Baseball is the perfect choice for you and your team!
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
CHAMPRO Official League Cork and Rubber Core Practice Baseball
CHAMPRO’s brand is all about high quality at an affordable price, and the CHAMPRO Official League Cork and Rubber Core Practice Baseball is no exception! This high quality practice baseball is an official league baseball that’s ideal for high school or youth practice. It features a long lasting, genuine leather durahide cover that’s both durable and gives players more feel on the baseball that results in more accurate throws. With its C-2 poly bonded cork and rubber core, complete with a vinylon finish wind for wind resistance, this baseball creates ball behavior ideal for youth play. This high quality practice baseball is also stitched with raised seams for improved grip and greater control of the ball’s flight path through the pitching motion, as well as helping fielders locate the baseball easily in their glove. Please note: this baseball is not recommended for use with pitching machines.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
CHAMPRO Official League Cork and Rubber Core Synthetic Practice Baseball
The CHAMPRO Official League Cork and Rubber Core Synthetic Practice Baseball is no exception to the CHAMPRO brand’s reputation of being high quality at an affordable price! This high quality practice baseball is an official league baseball that’s ideal for youth games or practice. It features a synthetic durahide cover that’s both durable and economical. With its C-2 poly bonded cork and rubber core, complete with a vinylon finish wind for wind resistance, this practice baseball creates ball behavior ideal for youth play. This high quality practice ball is also stitched with raised seams for improved grip and greater control of the ball’s flight path through the pitching motion, as well as helping fielders locate the baseball easily in their glove. Please note: this baseball is not recommended for use with pitching machines.
Specifications:
Weight: 4.5 pounds
