Wayne State University Opens Registration for Born IN Detroit™ Baseball Camp January 1st & February 7, 2026

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University Baseball Program Will Host Four Camp Sessions on January 31 & February 7.

(Detroit, Michigan – January 2025) The Wayne State University Baseball Program has announced that registration is now open for all four sessions of the Born IN Detroit™ Baseball Camp on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026.  All sessions will take place on the Wayne State University athletics campus at Harwell Field and the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Athletic Facility located at 5301 John C. Lodge Fwy. in Detroit.  The cost for each session is $75, and registration is now open at www.WayneStateBaseballCamps.com.

The Born IN Detroit™ Baseball Camp schedule is as follows:

January 31, 2026 – Pitching

The pitching camp will be focused on positional development.  Camp participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with current Wayne State University baseball student-athletes and members of the coaching staff and will receive a Born IN Detroit™ t-shirt.  Content will include bullpens, arm care, classroom instruction, strength and conditioning education, and drills to help participants prepare for a successful 2026 on the mound.

Session one (ages 8-13) 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Session two (ages 14-18) 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

February 7, 2026 – Hitting and Offensive Development

Each camp session will include detailed hitting instruction, classroom education, strength/speed/flexibility education, mental aspects of hitting, and base running.  Camp participants can anticipate a high volume of repetitions in a fun and energetic atmosphere, and all will receive a Born IN Detroit™ t-shirt.  Participants will have the opportunity to interact with current Wayne State University baseball student-athletes and coaching staff.

Session one (ages 8-13) 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Session two (ages 14-18) 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

“This event is a great opportunity for our programs to connect with the motivated participants and empower them by providing both educational and impactful experiences that will help their development and carry over to their high school and youth baseball seasons”, said WSU head coach, Ryan Kelley. “Our dedicated coaches, staff, team and partners like Born IN Detroit help make this opportunity come together”.

Anthony Tomey, Co-Owner of Born IN Detroit™ and CEO of The Tomey Group, is a former Detroit Tiger and collegiate baseball player who understands the value of developing baseball skills in young athletes through programs like the Born IN Detroit™ Baseball Camp.  “The baseball camp at Wayne State is an extraordinary opportunity for Born IN Detroit to support our city’s youth and foster the development of the next generation of players,” he stated.  “We’re honored to help young athletes build their skills and confidence on the baseball field.”

Born IN Detroit™ was trademarked in 2015 and brought to life in 2020 by a group of true Detroiters,

two sets of brothers Michael and Anthony Tomey and George and Alex Bourkoulas. The brand was created with the mission of showcasing the pride of Detroiters near and far, and to establish a brand partner to champion the city and surrounding communities. The founders were all born in Detroit, attended area schools, played sports throughout the area, and have a fierce gritty work ethic that overflows with pride for all things Detroit.  Born IN Detroit™ was created to honor Detroit as more than just a city, that it’s a feeling of pride, hard work and perseverance.  The dynamic and rapidly growing lifestyle brand has quickly become a beloved name, celebrated for its distinctive blend of fashion, community spirit, and Detroit pride.

Born IN Detroit currently has official sports apparel lines with colleges across Michigan and Ohio including Wayne State, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan University of Michigan, Western Michigan, Oakland University, Wayne State and Ohio State University, along with professional sports team apparel lines with Detroit Red Wings, Lions, Pistons, and Tigers.

For more information about Born IN Detroit™, please visit www.BornInDetroit.store.

For additional information on Wayne State University’s baseball program, please visit https://wsuathletics.com/sports/baseball.

About Born IN Detroit^TM : 

Brought to life in 2020, Born IN Detroit reflects the vision and passion of two sets of brothers, who were all Born in Detroit. The dynamic and rapidly growing lifestyle brand has quickly become a beloved name, celebrated for its distinctive blend of fashion, community spirit, and Detroit pride. Originally launching the brand as an online store, it has had significant expansions which include apparel lines carried in Meijer stores, a Born IN Detroit^T storefront location in downtown Detroit, a pop-up store location at Detroit Metro Airport and an introduction of a unique restaurant concept, Born In Detroit Kitchen + Bar, which opened at Detroit Metro Airport in June 2025. Born IN Detroit also has officially licensed apparel for sports team merchandise for the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and Pistons, along with several colleges including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Oakland University. Born IN Detroit recently launched a collaborative apparel line with New Era for SuperBowl LIX featuring an exclusive Born IN line for the championship team, the Philadelphia Eagles.  They have also developed partnerships with several charitable organizations and are focused on giving back to the community. For additional information on Born IN Detroit apparel, please visit www.BornInDetroit.store.

Follow Born IN Detroit^TM:

Facebook: @bornindetroit and Instagram: @officialbornindetroit

ABOUT THE TOMEY GROUP:

The Tomey Group was founded in 2003, is family owned and operated, and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Opening their first Jimmy John’s location in 2003 in Novi, Michigan, the Tomey Group has expanded and currently owns and operates over 50 Jimmy John’s throughout Southeast Michigan.  They are the 3^rd largest franchise owner of the Jimmy John’s brand in the country. The Tomey Group also own and operate several real estate properties throughout Michigan including Fisk Corners Shopping Center in White Lake, Cedar Oaks Lakeside Resort in Houghton Lake and Bull Ventures which include 5 apartment complexes throughout Royal Oak, Shelby Township, Fraser, Grosse Pointe, and St. Clair Shores.

The Tomey Group are proud of their local roots in Michigan and continue to support the community through charitable initiatives and providing job opportunities to currently over 650 employees. The partners are also co-owners for specific brands that further show their pride and represent their hometown through the award-winning vodka, 8 Mile Vodka and Born IN Detroit^TM apparel brand. The mission of the Tomey Group is to provide outstanding customer service, deliver top-quality products and provide a workplace environment that makes each employee feel part of the Tomey family. For additional information about the Tomey Group, please visit www.TomeyGroup.com