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 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.
Calendar Raffle Daily Winner
December 1, 2020: Linda Keiffer sold by 11U player Josh Stuart
December 2, 2020: Rob Kerr sold by 11U player Kaelum Hart
December 3, 2020: Ray Brooks sold by 10U player Brayden Brooks
December 4, 2020: Molly Congor sold by 10U player Luke Stover
December 5, 2020: Julie Riley sold by 10U player Lucas wells
December 6, 2020: Aaron Kincaid sold by 11U player Aiden Reynolds
December 7, 2020: Joe Lazor sold by 11U player Mason Ventura
December 8, 2020: Dennis Murray sold by 11U player Aiden Reynolds
December 9, 2020: Lonnie Deck sold by 11U player Aiden Reynolds
December 10, 2020: Janet Holderbaum sold by 11U player Jaxon Ford
December 11, 2020: Karen Geib sold by 10U player Brayden Brooks
December 12, 2020: Bob Kretchmar sold by 10U player Gavin Gregory
December 13, 2020: D.J. Robinson sold by 11U player Aiden Reynolds
December 14, 2020: Brian Davis sold by 10U player Cruz Kersten
December 15, 2020: Louise Crum sold by 10U player Evan Crum
December 16, 2020: Jodie Shaffer sold by 11U player Kaelum Hart
December 17, 2020: Matt Almond sold by 10U player Cam Pooler
December 18, 2020: Jennie Richards sold by 10U player Cruz Kersten
December 19, 2020: Debbie Brassell sold by 11U player Aiden Hellickson
December 20, 2020: Jeslyn Estep sold by 10U player Cruz Kersten
December 21, 2020: Beth Stuart sold by 11U player Josh Stuart
December 22, 2020: Patricia Pressley sold by 11U player Matthew Ramsey
December 23, 2020: Jay Ventura sold by 11U player Mason Ventura
December 24, 2020: Carsson Gilgenbach sold by 10U player Gavin Gregory
December 25, 2020: Taylor Geib sold by 10U player Brayden Brooks
December 26, 2020:Jen Wieman sold by 11U player Ethan Toerek
December 27, 2020: Jeff Wilson sold by 10U player Dylan Wilson
December 28, 2020: Linda Hartman sold by 10U player Cruz Kersten
December 29, 2020:Angie McNulty sold by 11U player Matthew Ramsey
December 30, 2020: Eric Yost sold by 11U player Jason Matheny
December 31, 2020: Kenny Linn sold by 11U player Mason Ventura
Thank you to everyone that supported the 10U and 11U teams this year. We all really appreciate it. Happy New Year!
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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.
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Recent IVL College Commitments
Bobby Perebzak
Walsh Jesuit High School 2021
Ohio University
Mike Hamrick
Nordonia High School 2020
Lakeland Community College
Connor Mayle
North Canton Hoover 2020
John Carroll University
Austin Wieczorek
Medina High School 2020
Cuyahoga Community College
Griffin Wieck
North Canton Hoover 2020
University of Mobile
Andrew Ayers
Tallmadge High School 2020
Heidleberg University
Memphis Cutshall
Ridgewood High School 2020
Heidelberg University
Phil Stauffer
Orville High School 2020
Ohio Domician Universty
Kyle Maruna
Medina High School 2020
Baldwin Wallace 
Nicholas Presutto
North Canton Hoover 2020
Mount Union 
Zach Simchon
Twinsburg High School 2020
Mount Union
Jackson Ogozalek
Northwest High School 2020
Wheel University
Jordan Mick
Northwest High School 2021
University of Akron
Dominik Rahe
Medina High School 2020
Walsh University
Logan Denowski
St. Vincent/St. Mary’s 2020
Walsh University
Zane Barnhart
Highland High School 2020
Hillsdale University
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
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Why is IVL Baseball Academy the right fit you?
MULTI-USE PREMIER SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY
Year-round access to over 18,000 Square feet of training space complete with hitting cages, pitching tunnels, and fielding areas
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Get unlimited access to our batting cages, Iron Mike Machines, pitching and fielding areas for one low monthly fee!
TRAIN JUST LIKE THE PROS DO
IVL has 3 professional grade hitting cages and a full assortment of equipment for a next level training experience.