Bat Around

10/14/2026

MLB hitting coach Darnell Coles breaks down a basic tee drill: driving the ball up the middle with a 6-to-8-inch contact window. One key for practice: Tee position matters.

Part 1 of 2.

10/08/2026

"It's not winning and losing. It's winning and learning." - Clint Hurdle

Throwback Thursday to Clint Hurdle Day, when .hurdle13 shared the field with some of the country's future stars. He ran players through drills and handed out a few classic Hurdle-isms. Some of the wisdom was old school. One was new: using Bat Around to gamify and augment batting practice.

09/26/2026

"There's been a shortstop there for 200 years."

Want to see what major league encouragement looks like? Clint Hurdle (.hurdle13) coaches our own Jordan Zelin through some live reps from pulling everything to using controlled effort for exit velo gains. 💪

Want to hang more with the pros? Check out the tips in our app. Link in Bio.

Part 2 of 2.

09/24/2026

What's one adjustment that unlocks more exit velo? ⚾

Clint Hurdle (.hurdle13) and Bat Around's own Jordan Zelin break down how simple things can make a difference at the plate.

Part 1 of 2.

09/11/2026

We're at in Aberdeen — come find us! 👊

Yes! Bat Around® is giving live demos this September at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen during
🏆 All-Ripken
🏆 The Triple Play Tournament
🏆 The Golden Spikes Tournament

These players already tried it. Hear what they thought.

Download the app now so you're ready when you step in the cage us. Link in bio. ⚾

09/09/2026

"Swing. Swing. Keep swinging." — David Eckstein ⚾

World Series MVP says too many young players get bogged down by over-complicated hitting mechanics. For young hitters, the priority is simple: make contact and get a feel for the bat and body movement. Repeat.

Want more hitting tips from real major leaguers? Head to the link in our bio to download the Bat Around® app for free!

Plus, check out David's new book, Just Enough, now available!

09/08/2026

Huge congrats to Bat Around’s own Hitting Legends Council member DavidEckstein22 on launching his new book, JUST ENOUGH! 🏆

We're diving into Eckstein's story of resilience, grit, and overcoming the odds. He's proof that heart beats size, and inspiration to believe in your own underdog tale. ⚾️

📖 Pick up your copy on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

08/18/2026

07/22/2026

Want pro training tips from a real major league hitting coach and veteran player? Look no further than Bat Around's in-app baseball hitting tips featuring Coach Darnell Coles and more of our Hitting Legends Council members. Download the Bat Around app for FREE to hear our Legends' approaches on everything hitting from stance, to grip, to how to practice on the field, and how to keep having fun while growing as a player.

Coles is one of only 15 players to hit 3 home runs in a game in both the American and National leagues. After he retired from playing, he went on to become a hitting coach for the Tigers, Nationals, and Braves.