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.
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
Justyn Moses
Copley High School
2018 Baldwin Wallace University
Logan Bell
Lisbon David Anderson 2019
Malone University
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
Lake Erie College
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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Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious. **Calling all Catchers**We have opened up another 9-12 year old class for the catching clinic starting Dec 30th from 11-12. Still a couple spots open in the 13-18 year old class (10-11)Please email dustonwalter@gmail.com or text/call 330-205-2570 to reserve you spot!
Ferrell-Whited is committed to injury prevention. For this reason, they have teamed up with IVL Baseball Academy to offer complimentary Functional Movement Screens (FMS), as well as on-site Physical Therapy for individuals of all ages.
2018 Sponsors
Van’s Tire – Wadsworth
185 Broad St.
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Phone: 330.336.6630
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.