Players Way & Midwest Sports Performance
The Players Way 6th Tool Hitting League is an indoor hitting league designed exclusively by Players Way for its partners across the country. The league introduces game-changing situations in a controlled environment where players compete to execute each scenario and earn points. It not only teaches the proper way to approach each situation but also provides competitive repetitions under pressure, helping athletes develop the ability to play the game within the gam
Test Your Game Against
Diablos Baseball from Dallas, TX
The Ball Yard Training Center from Fargo, ND
USA PRIME New England from Tewksbury, MA
Registration
Athletes will register as individuals and each organization will field a maximum of two teams (consisting of 4 to 6 players) per age group. Organizations will then submit team names and rosters to Players Way.
The league will run for four weeks with each week beginning on Monday and ending on Sunday, and results posted every Wednesday
Special Award: Exclusive 45-Minute Zoom with All-Star Marcus Semien
A 13-year MLB veteran, Marcus has played for the Rangers, White Sox, Athletics and Blue Jays, collecting Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, and All-MLB awards.
After the October and December leagues, Marcus will host a 45-minute Zoom Q&A with the winning teams and top hitters. Hear directly from one of baseball’s best, ask questions and gain insight into competing at the highest level.
Schedule
Week 1: October 20, 2025
Week 2: October 27, 2025
Week 3: November 3, 2026
Week 4: November 10, 2026
What to Expect
Each week the Players Way team will provide a scripted game that includes specific situations (for example, runner on 3rd with 2 outs) along with the pitch type, velocity, and game context. A designated coach from each organization will score every at-bat using the Players Way’s proprietary scoring system.
Real development over empty reps
Awareness and situational offensive execution over one dimensional at bats highlight chasing
A process-focused approach to preparing better baseball players — not just better swings
Leaderboards
Weekly National Team and Individual Leaders (Per age division)
Cumulative National Team and Individual League Leaders (Per age division)
Why It Matters: Development with Intent
Players Way 6th Tool Hitting League replaces aimless cage work with intentional scenario-based reps designed to train:
Game awareness, Pitch selection and learning to develop an MLB like Approach at the plate
Situational execution and Fundamental understanding of the game within the game
Every swing has a purpose: Players are scored on whether they executed what the game has asked of them.
About Players Way
The Players Way, founded by the MLBPA, offers a proven sports development pathway created by athletes for athletes, designed to cultivate the next generation of baseball players. With expert guidance from former MLB and MiLB professional players, athletes receive firsthand insights and access to a curriculum crafted through 150 years of professional experience.
