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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Change Up: The Pitch for a Strong Arm’s Lifetime
I have a vivid recollection of a great coach, John Scolinos of Cal Poly Pomona (CA), teaching our star national team Australian pitcher a change of pace pitch in about one minute. The reason the scene stays with me is because a week later the pitcher beat the World...

Batting Fundamentals
1. Don’t grip your bat at the very end. Leave, say, an inch or two. Also, leave at least an inch or more space between your hands; that gives you balance and control of bat, and also keeps hands from interfering with each other during the swing....
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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.