Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Premier Baseball & Softball 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 essential skills. With a team of expert instructors including current college coaches, we offer specialized training in hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding for players of all ages. Our winter development program provides structured college-style training focused on arm health, advanced hitting mechanics, and live reps to prepare athletes for high school tryouts. We offer flexible membership options including unlimited hitting access during operating hours, with priority given to scheduled private lessons and team rentals.Our AAU Baseball program serves players from U9-U14 levels, providing competitive tournament experiences and skill development. The Cooperstown Experience program offers select 12U teams the opportunity to compete nationally while building lifelong baseball fundamentals. Our fall baseball program helps players transition to larger diamonds while maintaining year-round training momentum. We emphasize confidence-building through consistent practice, mental preparation, and energy management techniques that translate to both athletic and personal success. Our facility supports individual and team training while maintaining strict safety protocols for all participants.
Services
Private Coaching
Team Rentals
Winter Training
AAU Programs
Batting Cages
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 22 years of specialized baseball/softball training experience
- Expert instructors including college coaches and former professionals
- Advanced training equipment with 8 retractable batting cages
- Personalized development programs for all skill levels
- Flexible membership options with unlimited hitting access
Services
Private Coaching
Personalized instruction from experienced coaches including former college players and current college coaches. Sessions focus on hitting mechanics, pitching techniques, fielding fundamentals, and game strategy. Each lesson is tailored to the athlete's specific needs and skill level.
Team Rentals
Facility access for team practices and tournament preparation. Includes use of batting cages, pitching mounds, and training equipment. Available during normal business hours with priority scheduling for registered teams.
Winter Training
Structured college-style program focusing on arm health, advanced hitting mechanics, and defensive skills. Features three weekly practices, video analysis, and mock tryouts to prepare athletes for high school seasons.
AAU Programs
Travel teams for U9-U14 players competing in top-tier tournaments. Includes regular games, tournament participation, and specialized training to develop fundamental skills and prepare for higher-level competition.
Batting Cages
Eight retractable cage tunnels available for individual practice. Unlimited access option available for members. Equipped with pitching machines and various training tools to improve hitting consistency and power.
People
Bob Sterner
Certified Trainer
Former college coach with extensive experience developing baseball fundamentals. Specializes in hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction for players of all ages.
Rich Gedman
Elite Hitting Coach
Professional coach with college and pro experience. Focuses on swing efficiency, pitch recognition, and power development for serious ballplayers.
Billy Cather
Head Coach
Clark University Head Coach providing expert instruction. Brings collegiate-level training methods to develop advanced baseball skills and game strategy.
Bob McLaughlin
Pitching Specialist
Former college coach specializing in pitching mechanics and mound strategy. Helps players develop consistent delivery and pitch variety.
Ron Silvestri
Hall of Fame Instructor
Baseball Hall of Famer sharing decades of expertise. Provides mentorship on both technical skills and mental approach to the game.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for players from U9 through high school levels, with specialized training for all skill levels.
Do you offer private instruction?
Yes, we provide personalized lessons in hitting, pitching, and fielding with experienced coaches.
What training equipment do you have?
Our facility features 8 retractable cage tunnels, pitching mounds, and advanced training technology including Rapsodo and HitTrax systems.
Are there team rental options?
Yes, we offer team rentals for practice sessions and tournament preparation with priority scheduling.
How do I register for programs?
Registration details are available on our website, or contact us directly via phone or email for assistance.
Reviews (4)
Big Wally
Dec 16, 2021
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Great indoor batting cages with instructors that were former college, minor leagues and MLB players. Clean facility with amenities.
Bryce Tyler
Jul 23, 2021
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Strike Zone hosts the NE Select Prospect tournament. The tournament is a money grab, do not participate. The tournament does everything in its power to save money on umpires by canceling games for no reason at all. We showed up for the semifinal game and the fields were not lined or dragged. DO NOT DO THIS TOURNAMENT!!!!
David Dolimpio
Jul 01, 2020
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Well worth it Ive had both my sons go for a couple sessions on the weekend will definitely be going back.Dave smith was great and would highly recomend him to anyone interested
Michael Chesler
Jan 02, 2018
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It's a batting cage, not a whole lot to say. I find this cage to be far to dark and I do in fact choose another cage which is farther away. The only time I come to this one is because of little league batting practice.
