Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Premier Baseball Training Facility in Worcester
The Strike Zone has been Worcester's premier indoor baseball and softball training facility for 22 years. Our 10,000-square-foot space features 8 retractable cage tunnels, pitching mounds, and advanced training equipment designed to help athletes develop their skills. Our team of expert instructors includes current college coaches who provide specialized training in hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding. We offer flexible membership options including unlimited access to hitting tunnels during operating hours, with no advance booking required. Our facility supports both individual athletes and teams through personalized instruction programs focused on swing efficiency, pitch recognition, and power development.We maintain strict safety protocols while providing first-come, first-served tunnel availability. Our youth development programs include AAU Baseball Zone Select, Zone Select Baseball, and Fall Baseball initiatives that prepare players for competitive levels. We emphasize confidence-building through consistent practice, mental preparation, and energy management techniques. Our Cooperstown team program offers select athletes national exposure through tournament participation. We combine data-driven instruction with decades of college and professional experience to help players achieve their athletic goals.
Services
Private Lessons
Cage Rentals
AAU Baseball
Zone Select Baseball
Fall Baseball Programs
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 22 years of dedicated baseball and softball training experience
- Expert instructors including current college coaches
- Advanced training equipment and 10,000-square-foot facility
- Flexible membership options with unlimited hitting access
- Proven youth development programs with college exposure
Services
Private Lessons
Our private lessons offer personalized baseball and softball instruction from experienced coaches. Sessions focus on technical skill development, including swing mechanics, pitch recognition, and fielding techniques. With both half-hour and full-hour options available, athletes receive tailored feedback to improve performance at any competitive level.
Cage Rentals
Cage rentals provide access to our indoor hitting tunnels for independent practice. Available in 30-minute increments, these sessions allow players to work on batting fundamentals, mechanical adjustments, and muscle memory development. Rentals operate on a first-come basis during regular business hours with safety protocols in place.
AAU Baseball
Our AAU Baseball program develops players from U9 to U14 levels through competitive tournament play. Structured programs transition players to larger diamonds while building fundamental skills. Participants receive indoor practice sessions, tournament participation, and special cage discounts throughout the year.
Zone Select Baseball
Zone Select Baseball prepares high school athletes for collegiate competition through elite instruction and showcase tournaments. Our staff of former college and pro players provides exposure to recruiters at premier facilities. The program includes six showcase events and college recruiting guidance for serious athletes.
Fall Baseball Programs
Fall Baseball programs help players maintain skills during off-season with structured game schedules and weekly practices. Designed for U10 to U18 athletes, these programs offer doubleheader weekends, indoor/outdoor training, and preparation for upcoming competitive seasons in a supportive environment.
People
Rich Gedman
Instructor
Former Boston Red Sox player providing expert hitting instruction with professional insights and techniques.
Billy Cather
Head Coach
Clark University Head Coach offering college-level coaching expertise in player development programs.
Bob Sterner
Instructor
Former college coach delivering specialized training with decades of collegiate coaching experience.
Bob McLaughlin
Instructor
Experienced former college coach focusing on advanced hitting and fielding techniques for serious athletes.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We train athletes from U9 through high school levels with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
Do you offer individual coaching sessions?
Yes, we provide private lessons in 30-minute and 60-minute formats with expert instructors.
What programs help prepare for college baseball?
Our Zone Select Baseball program specifically develops players for collegiate competition with recruiter exposure.
Are facility rentals available?
Yes, we offer cage rentals in 30-minute increments during regular business hours.
Do you have winter training options?
Our indoor facility provides year-round access with winter practice sessions from January through March.
