Winter is a month away, but we’re already starting to feel it creeping in. We’ve set the clocks back, it’s getting darker sooner, and the big leagues have run their course. It’s a dreary time for baseball lovers, but it’s not the end of the world. You can still get your baseball fix in during the winter at these local facilities with batting cages, lessons, clinics, camps and leagues. All quoted text is from the respective facility’s website.
Cangelosi Baseball at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports
Hilliard
“Cangelosi Baseball is a premier baseball training facility dedicated to fulfilling the needs of players of all ages and abilities. Our professional instruction and expert evaluation will help you advance effectively and develop the skills you need to succeed at a high level of play. Our facility is designed to help players develop a routine that they can use year-round to development their skills and improve their speed and strength training. At Cangelosi Baseball, our mission is to instill a love and respect for the game of baseball by providing the highest quality training facilities and professional instruction. The Cangelosi staff has the credentials, knowledge and passion to help each player achieve his/her greatest potential, and the understanding of how to guide that player to the next level.”
- Private lessons
- Field rentals
- Memberships with benefits like unlimited cage use, limited infield use and discounts on camps and private lessons
- Winter Hitting League
- Cactus League
D-Bat Columbus
Gahanna
“For over 20 years, D-BAT has impacted the playing careers of thousands of ballplayers. As a young player, there is nothing worse than striking out…And as a parent, we wish we could be in the batter’s box for our kids. At D-BAT, it is our mission to provide a quality teaching environment with quality instruction to enhance the baseball experience for players at all levels from Little League through the pros.
While the core demographic for a facility ranges from ages 6-18, the reality is some of MLB’s top prospects have trained at D-BAT and even more players have earned college scholarships. Talk to our team and find out if a D-BAT Baseball and Softball training facility is the right fit for you and your community.
From developmental youth camps and private lessons… to the latest equipment and hottest apparel, D-BAT is your premier baseball and softball training center.”
- Batting cages
- Lessons
- Camps & clinics
Mannino’s Grand Slam USA
Dublin
“Our goal at the Mannino's Grand Slam USA is to provide each player with quality, personalized instruction that will provide him/her the skills and confidence to compete at their greatest potential. Our instructors have extensive coaching experience and are trained to teach all skill levels.
Through the comprehension of proper techniques, each player will develop an understanding of his/her individual skill, whether it is hitting, fielding, catching, throwing or pitching. Mannino's Grand Slam USA gives athletes the resources they need to learn, understand and apply baseball skills on and off the field. By creating a fun and positive atmosphere, we hope to build a strong mental attitude within the athlete.
Kathy Fishbaugh and Brian Mannino's astute knowledge obtained from many years of actual playing and coaching experience combined with their steadfast determination and love of the game have transformed into Mannino's Grand Slam USA, making it the area's premier baseball and softball facility.”
Ron Golden's Baseball
Columbus
“The primary purpose of Ron Golden's Baseball School is to help players improve their self-esteem, confidence and overall baseball ability in a controlled environment under the watchful eye of skilled instructors.
We teach, train, evaluate and develop players. Then we help to place them at the next level; be it summer travel or college ball.
Some baseball businesses provide their facilities for outside use; they have machines to offer and rent space.
We are INSTRUCTIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL and, we pledge to outwork all the others!”
- Winter Academy
- Training and conditioning
- Youth Hitting Academy
SportsOhio
Dublin
“It’s a 100-acre sports park that’s home to Soccer First (indoor & outdoor Soccer); Field Sports (indoor & outdoor Football, Baseball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Birthday Parties, Inflatables, Volleyball, Sand Volleyball and more); The Golf Center (year-round driving range, 9-hole Par 3 course, and FootGolf) and PowerPlay (Go Karts, Mini Golf, Batting Cages and Birthday Parties).”
- Batting cages
- Clinics (ages 4-14)
- Camps (ages 4-14)
- Field rentals
So pick up your bat bag and head to one of these great locations to get your swing on and stay in top form. If you’re looking for a new wood bat, head to our product page and check out our lineup of wood bats for every age and hitter type. You can chat with one of our reps online, or you can call us at 877-598-2287.