Big Easy Sportsplex

UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN 01 Velocity Attainment Program...Jonathon Hess (Jesuit HS) adds 7mph over Winter! January 01 - January 01, 2013

The Virtual Pitcher Indoor Main Field (10,000 square feet!)

5620 CRAWFORD , HARAHAN, LA
504-733-0046
Home of 6-on-6 Indoor Arena Baseball, The Virtual Pitcher, and the Video Locker

The Big Easy Sportsplex and Baseball Academy is locally owned byLou Bonnaffons, Joey Cabeceiras and Derek DeLatte. The Big Easy Sportsplex and Baseball Academy is a one of a kind facility, filled with amenities designed to cater to the youngest of children as well as the professional athlete. Our Main Field is over 10,000 square feet, covered by the same artificial turf that the pros demand, surrounded by Major League Outfield Wall Padding, and enclosed by giant nets on all sides. It plays host to Flag Football, Soccer,and never before seen 6-on-6 Indoor Arena Baseball. The Main Field will also serve as the Birthday Party Headquarters for a unique and awesome party experience. We provide the staff, made up of local high school, college, and professional athletes, to cater to each party's needs and wishes. One of our talented and highly trained staff members becomes your Coach, All-time Quarterback, Umpire, Referee, Scorekeeper, and Party Facilitator. Another staff member becomes your Part Hostess and coordinates the Party Room activities and add-ons. You can get involved as much as you like or relax and enjoy the entire experience from our Second Floor Viewing Area which is equipped with Thrlimee Flat-screen TV's and lounge furniture. Call well in advance to schedule, as Party Times and Slots are limited.

Main Field
BM and first party

Overhead View of Field from Mezzanine and Field Level

The Big Easy Baseball Academy is any baseball player's dream. Each of our Eight(8) Individual Batting Cages and Six (6)Hitter's Drill's Stations come with a specific design and function. The Virtual Pitcher uses a projector's image of a real life pitcher. Every 7 seconds, the Virtual Pitcher winds up and delivers any pitch through a portal in the screen from 50 mph to 90 mph! Fastballs, Curves, Sliders...you can hit 'em all, and you can decide from pitch to pitch! One Father describes the experience of working the Virtual Pitcher's Remote as, 'playing Nintendo against a real batter.' The Baseball Academy also comes with an Iron Mike or 'Arm Action' Batting Cage, a Pitch Recognition Cage similar to the Virtual Pitcher but without the Video, and a Coach Pitch Machine Batting Cage.

If that's not enough, we also offer the RightViewProVideo Analysis System for Hitting and Pitching. The RightViewProVideo Analysis Systemis directly linked to computers in our Member's Hitting / Pitching Lab. After capture, members can upload their images into their own personal Video Locker. Then members can save, delete, print, email to a friend or family member, dissect and diagnose swings and pitches using our fully integrated software, or compare your swing or throwing motion to a professional's form stored in our database... all in a quiet classroom setting.

And we didn't forget about the girls... the Homeplate Sportstutor FastPitch Machine has the same capability and functions as the Virtual Pitcher's machine. Risers, Cutters, Curves, and Drops can be delivered from one pitch to the next at the batter's or coach's discretion. There is no greater live at-bat simulator in the world for girls!

Pitchers also have the latest tools and biggest names supporting their efforts at the Big Easy Baseball Academy. Our Video Analysis Bullpen is supported by and shares affiliation with Dr. James Andrews and the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI). Dr. Andrews is the World-Renowned Orthopedist that specializing in Arm Injuries and Tommy John Surgery. He has co-authored countless studies and clinical trials examining proper pitching mechanics, pitching effects, and pitch counts. Dr. Andrews' work extends into every level of every major sport. He even repaired Drew Brees' shoulder and Reggie Bush's knee! The other Bullpen is affiliated with Alan Jaeger (Jaeger Sports, Los Angeles, California). Alan Jaeger has current Major League pupils including Barry Zito (2005 Cy Young) and is contracted with Major League Baseball. He is renowned and considered the foremost expert on Arm Strengthening, Arm Conditioning Techniques, and Year-Round Throwing Regimens for all ages.

Other amenities include Private Baseball Instruction, Speed & Agility, Boot-Camps, Coaching Clinics held by local High School, College, and Professional coaches, an Arcade, Academic Tutors, Seasonal Camps and Clinics, and many more.

Register now, as Membership to the Baseball Academy is limited and will be capped at 150 Memberships to ensure quality and availability. Team Memberships are also available.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Leagues Registering Now!!

Please call 504-733-0046 or e-mail us at www.bigeasysportsplex.com to Register.