COVID-19 Protocols as of 1/3/2022
Due to the recent surge in COVID cases, we are requiring the use of masks to be worn at all times, regardless of vaccination status while inside the IVL facility. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
Keep your Baseball Skills sharp by attending these clinics!
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
Steve Michniak
Streetsboro High School 2022
Kent State Tuscarawas
Nolan Holmgren
Hoban High School 2022
Marshall University
Erik Stern
Walsh Jesuit High School 2021
Michigan State
Nolan Kubilus
Wadsworth High School 2021
San Diego City College
Nathan Meikle
Medina Highland High School 2021
Mount Vernon University
Drew Lazor
Medina High School
San Diego City College
Allen Diaz
North Canton Hoover 2021
Malone College 
Jeremy Cottrell
Cloverleaf High School 2021
Lakeland Community College
Ben Carroll
Wadsworth High School 2021
College of Wooster
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
Walsh 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
Bowling Green 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
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
The Most Wasted 20 Minutes in a Catcher’s Life
It seems that many players and coaches recognize how little time is allocated during practices for catchers to work on their catching skills, like blocking, exchange drills, pickoff throws, and proper handling of passed balls with a throw to the pitcher...
Having A Pitch Plan
How many times within a game do you as a coach ask yourself this question: Why is my pitcher throwing that pitch in that situation? We wonder numerous times throughout games how can pitch selection be so misguided. Therefore, a generic “pitch plan” is important,...
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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.
