1986

"Playball" Opens Its Doors 

During the summer of 1986, "Playball" Baseball Academy opened for business. The first clinic was held in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The summer camp ran for six weeks and the academy has continued to expand and grow to where it is now, the only academy of its kind that operates year round, 52 weeks each and every year players can spend a week or more to improve their skills.

Bill Valentiner, CEO

"Playball" has developed a reputation of offering the finest in professional baseball training no matter what the age of the player. Players from all over the globe have visited the academy with many different expectations. Whether it is just to improve their skills or help in finding a school to play ball and continue with their education, the staff at "Playball" work with each player to make these dreams come true.

Fred Ferreira has spent the past 30 years operating baseball camps. He also has the same amount of years  in professional baseball, having scouted for the Yankees, Reds, Expos and Marlins.

He has signed 43 players that have reached the Major Leagues. Most notable Vladimir Guerrero, Bernie Williams, Jose Vidro, Javier Vasquez and Orlando Cabrera.

The most recent position Ferreira held was as Vice-President of Expos and Marlins for seven years ending in 2005.

Today Ferreira has entered the Agent business with WIN International LLC as Vice-President of Baseball Operations, and in 2006 has signed 52 players to represent.

When Ferreira is at home in Fort Lauderdale, he can be seen almost every day at "Playball" Baseball Academy observing the many players attending year round.