JK Select Baseball Expands into Hawaii

JK Select Baseball, one of the nation’s fastest-growing youth baseball organizations, announced today its official expansion into Hawaii with the launch of JK Select Hawaii, marking a major milestone in the program’s continued national growth and commitment to elite player development.

The expansion brings JK Select’s proven development model, resources, and national exposure opportunities directly to Hawaii, creating a clear pathway between island athletes and top mainland competitions, showcases, and collegiate recruiting networks.

“We are excited to have the Hawaii program join our national family under Jerry Kleman’s leadership. Jerry brings deep experience in the game and a strong commitment to developing players the right way, on and off the field. Together we are proud to bring a new standard and a distinct brand of baseball to the islands.” - Jason Kidd, Founder and President of JK Select Baseball.

“Hawaii has always produced elite baseball talent,” said Tate Caraway, National Director of JK Select Baseball. “Our goal is to provide athletes in Hawaii with the same high-level training, structure, and national exposure available on the mainland, while honoring the culture, pride, and community that make baseball in Hawaii special.”

“We’re excited to join forces with JK Select to bring Hawaii’s players more high-quality opportunities. Tate, Mike, and Brandon are well-established, proven leaders on the national stage, and we’re fortunate to benefit from their experience and vision. Partnering with Jason Kidd makes this collaboration even more special, and we’re proud to be part of what’s being built.” - Jerry Kleman, Owner of JK Select Hawaii

JK Select Hawaii will focus on long-term player development, competitive travel opportunities, and access to national events and partnerships. The program emphasizes fundamentals, leadership, and character development while preparing athletes for the next level of baseball.

The Hawaii expansion will include:

• Hawaii-based teams competing in select national events
• Professional coaching and development standards
• College and professional exposure opportunities
• Full integration into JK Select’s national network and resources

JK Select Baseball will continue to rapidly expand its footprint across the continental United States, earning a reputation for excellence both on and off the field. The addition of Hawaii further reinforces the organization’s mission to build a unified national platform for elite youth baseball development.