Medina County’s Premier Baseball Training Facility
Welcome to IVL Baseball. Whether you’re new to baseball and looking to build fundamentals, or an experienced athlete looking to fine tune your talents, IVL Baseball is the place to make it all happen.
IVL Baseball, formerly Ventura Baseball Academy, was founded in 2011 by John Ventura. After two successful years of instruction and growth, former MLB player Joe Inglett and Joe Lazor have joined the facility— making it the premier facility for baseball instruction in the state of Ohio. Please explore our website to find a coach, get information about camps, and learn about memberships. We look forward to working with you.
The 2020 IVL Baseball Tryouts are Now Open
Registration is open for all age groups for the 2020 IVL Baseball Clubs.
All tryouts will be held at Medina High School Baseball and Softball fields:
777 E. Union Street
Medina, Ohio
*In the event of rain, tryouts will be moved to the IVL Facility:
188 S. Lyman St.
Wadsworth, Ohio
See next section for date, times, and field schedules.
2020 IVL Baseball Tryout Schedule
Click on the age group to see dates, times and fields.
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8U Tryouts
7/14 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/20 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/21 10-11:30 at Softball Field
7/24 5:45pm-7:15pm at Softball Field
7/27 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/28 10-11:30am at Softball Field
11U Tryouts
7/14 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
7/20 1-2:30pm at Softball Field
7/21 1-2:30pm at Softball Field
7/24 7:15pm-8:45pm at Softball Field
7/27 1-2:30pm at Softball Field
7/28 1-2:30pm at Softball Field
14U Tryouts
7/20 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/21 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/24 5:45-7:15pm at Baseball Field
7/27 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/28 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
17U Tryouts
7/20 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/21 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/24 7:15-8:45pm at Baseball Field
7/27 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/28 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
9U Tryouts
7/14 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/20 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/21 10-11:30 at Softball Field
7/24 5:45pm-7:15pm at Softball Field
7/27 10-11:30am at Softball Field
7/28 10-11:30am at Softball Field
12U Tryouts
7/14 1-2:30pm at Softball Field
7/20 2:30-4pm at Softball Field
7/21 10-11:30 at Softball Field
7/24 7:15pm-8:45pm at Softball Field
7/27 2:30-4pm at Softball Field
7/28 2:30-4pm at Softball Field
15U Tryouts
7/20 11:30-1pm at Baseball Field
7/21 11:30-1pm at Baseball Field
7/24 5:45-7:15pm at Baseball Field
7/27 11:30-1pm at Baseball Field
7/28 11:30-1pm at Baseball Field
18U Tryouts
7/20 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/21 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/24 7:15-8:45pm at Baseball Field
7/27 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
7/28 2:30-4pm at Baseball Field
10U Tryouts
7/14 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
7/20 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
7/21 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
7/24 5:45pm-7:15pm at Softball Field
7/27 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
7/28 11:30-1pm at Softball Field
13U Tryouts
7/20 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/21 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/24 7:15pm-8:45pm at Softball Field
7/27 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
7/28 10-11:30am at Baseball Field
16U Tryouts
7/20 1-2:30pm at Baseball Field
7/21 1-2:30pm at Baseball Field
7/24 5:45-7:15pm at Baseball Field
7/27 1-2:30pm at Baseball Field
7/28 1-2:30pm at Baseball Field
IVL Baseball Head Coaching Staff
Joe Inglett
6 year Major Leaguer for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros.
John Ventura
Former High School pitching standout, pitching coach and 2-time Division I State Championship High School coach.
Joe Lazor
Former High School, college and pro pitcher who played 5 seasons in the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
Mark Kelly
Former High School standout at Norton High School and Walsh University All-American standout.
Recent IVL College Commitments
Nick Christopher
Gilmour Academy 2019
Bucknell University
Brandon Seiler
Barberton High School 2019
Ohio Christian University
Zack Scalf
Barberton High School 2019
Hiram College
Parker Hray
Norton High School 2019
Point Park
Tyler Savron
Highland High School 2019
Lake Erie College
Cameron Emerick
Keystone High School 2019
University of Northwestern Ohio
Justyn Moses
Copley High School
2018 Baldwin Wallace University
Logan Bell
Lisbon David Anderson 2019
University of Akron
Austen Manix
Wadsworth High School 2018
Otterbein Univerity
Anthony Gannon
Wadsworth High School 2018
Capital University
Taylor Reinhart
Barberton High School 2018
Alderson Broaddus University
Tyler Revetta
Copley High School 2018
Walsh University
Gavin Noble
Highland High School 2018
Ashland University
Billy Keller
Highland High School 2018
University of Mount Union
Jackson Miller
Highland High School 2018
University of Akron
Will Lutes
Copley High School 2018
Christopher Newport University
Bryce Budzinkski
Highland High School 2018
Lake Erie College
IVL Baseball News and Tips
New Years Camp
Start the new year off right! Join State Champion Coach Kenny Linn and IVL General Manager Mark Kelly!
Sunday Catching Skills Clinic
Catching Skills Clinic Sharpen your catching skills with Walsh University standout Duston Walter! Classes are start Sunday, December 30th. Ages 12 and under: 9am-10am Ages 13 and up: 10am-11am Max Group: 6 Only $25/Class! Contact Duston Walter (dustonwalter@gmail.com)...
Sunday Field Training Skills with Joe Inglett
Come Train with a PRO! Sunday Training Skills with Joe Inglett First step laternal movement Footwork to the ball DP's How to read angles and MUCH MUCH more! Classes are going on now. Ages 12 and under: 10am-11am Ages 13 and up: 11am-12pm Only $25/Class! Contact Joe...
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