Our Sunday BOOT CAMP Sessions here at the BATT are just about full so we are now offering a Friday Night session from 5pm-7pm.  The BOOT CAMP is gaining reputation as one of the most challenging and rewarding baseball specific programs in the area.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join in and maximize your off-season!

For pricing and registration info see below or click HERE

 On behalf of the BATT Academy, we would like to send a very special congratulations to Steve Clevenger (Mt. St. Joseph HS) and Steve Lombardozzi Jr. (Atholton HS) on a tremendous season in which both guys were called up to the big leagues. 

Clevenger was called up by the Cubs and collected his first major league hit, a double off the Padres Wade Leblanc.  He went 1-4 and has an official .250 career major league batting average.  Steve split time between AA Tennessee and AAA Iowa and had a combined .319 batting average for the season.

Lombardozzi was called up by the Nationals and collected 6 hits in 31 at-bats over 13 games after hitting over .300 in AAA for the Syracuse Chiefs.  His first major league hit proved to be a game winner, an RBI single off of the Mets knuckle baller, RA Dickey.  Lombo has gotten people’s attention with his steady play and consistency at each level he’s been.  His name was in the news in late July when the Nationals were in trade talks with  the Twins, coincidently the team his father played for.  The Nationals were reportedly reluctant to part with Lombo as part of a trade that would of sent Denard Span to the Nats.

To see the effort that both of these guys have put in and to see them climb the ranks and finally make it to the top is truly incredible.  I’m sure they will both tell you they have much more work to do if they want to stay there but let us acknowledge what has been achieved.  This is the highest level of baseball in the world, and they both made it there.  That dream that every young player has as a little kid, to make it to the Major Leagues, they did it.  I hope their accomplishment serves as a source of motivation for all, regardless of who we are.  Anything is possible.

Congrats guys on your first few games as a Major League Baseball player, here’s to many more!

Crossfit training is the principal strength and conditioning program that delivers a fitness experience like no other. It is broad, general, and inclusive. Crossfit is for the extreme athlete that has the willingness and drive to compete at a high level. These high intensity, high octane workouts will take your game to a new plane.

- Push your body to new extremes that you didn’t think were capable

- Compete against yourself and other athletes with our WOD (workout of the day)  workout times

- With Crossfit you can break the thresholds of the ordinary training programs

Group Crossfit Session Rates (Maximum 5 students)

- Members- $25/session       – Non-members- $30/session

Individual Crossfit Session Rates (all first time crossfit students are required to do an individual session in order to learn lifting techniques)

- Members- $30/session       - Non-members- $35/session

Pay In Bulk Group Session Rates:

 Member Prices                                                                              Non-members

16  sessions for: $280 (approx. 4/week)                                                    16 sessions for $320

12  sessions  for: $240 (approx. 3/week)                                                   12 session for:$280

8 sessions for: $180 (approx. 2/week)                                                        8 sessions for: $200

4 sessions for: $100 (normal rate)                                                                4 sessions for: $120

Crossfit Group Sessions Schedule:

 Mon. & Wed.  5pm-6pm

             Tues. & Thurs. 5pm-6pm

-Schedule due to change when classes begin to fill.

* Individual sessions will have to be made during non-group sessions. Setting up a time through me or by contacting the BattAcademy or Gary Helmick @ 443-510-3653

Our SAS program is a sport specific program built specifically to the athlete’s sport to develop speed, muscle memory and overall athleticism. SAS training is Plyometrics combined with speed and agility to help develop fast twitch muscle fiber for increases in overall footwork and athleticism. All athletes will have a comprehensive pre and post evaluation conducted to track the athlete’s progress. (Money Back guarantee)

Training Program Includes:  

• Explosive Strength, Agility and Speed
• Running form & proper stretching techniques
• Improvements in Strength, Power & Cardio endurance        
• Vertical leap
• Goal Setting
• Time management & grades Read the rest of this entry »

After a stellar senior season, Greg Ross can now add 18th round draft pick of the Atlanta Braves to an already impressive list of accolades.  The hard throwing right hander from Frostburg State University garnered much attention after going 11-2 with a 1.49 era including 112 strikeouts, most in single season school history.  He was named Capital Athletic Conference player of the year, and earned 1st team All-American Honors en route to helping Frostburg State win the CAC conference championship in their first year in the league.  Ross joins current Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman in an elite group of players who have been drafted from Frostburg State.  Now, Ross will have the chance to toe the rubber in the professional ranks, beginning with the Danville Braves of the Appalachian League.

Ross (Loch Raven HS) began his collegiate career at CCBC Essex before transferring to Frostburg State for his junior and senior seasons.  Greg has put in time at the BATT each of the last two off-seasons and truly epitomizes the term work ethic.  For those who know Greg and have seen the work he puts in, this achievement comes to no surprise.  His drive and determination are unmatched.  We are very proud to add him to our growing list of guys who are continuing their careers in professional baseball!

NOTICE

 SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION

 MON – FRI:         9 AM – 4 PM            (We will remain open longer on rain days)

SATURDAY:        9 AM – 3 PM  

SUNDAY:             CLOSED                (Except for camps and special events)

THESE HOURS WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM June 15^th THRU August 31^st

New Feature: Catchers Hours

Thursdays at the B.A.T.T. Academy

Each Thursday from 6PM to 9PM, Catching coach Rick Straub will be onsite for training and instruction of catchers and coaches.

You will be able to…

• Schedule time for your specific needs, individual problems, or just stop by…
• Have Rick analyze your techniques; then offer suggestions for improvements
• Ask him about your pop time, equipment, and/or game situations
• Also, he will provide you with some online references that you will find invaluable!

During the season we will try to periodically update you on how some of our guys are doing in their professional careers.  These guys, like many of you, spend the off-season working hard towards their ultimate goal of making it to the Major Leagues.  Below is a listing of our guys and where you can find them this season.  Read the rest of this entry »