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Summer 2026 College Prep

12 Weeks That Change
How Your Player Competes

"Travel ball gives you games. We give you the tools to win them. Mechanics, strength, data, and character. Built for the player who wants the next level."

Ages 14-18  ·  36 Spots  ·  Starts June 1  ·  Bakersfield, CA
8.1%
of HS Players Make
College Baseball
-- NCAA Research
$3,700+
Avg Travel Ball
Cost Per Season
-- USA Today
12 Weeks
36 On-Field Sessions
+ S&C + Live Games
Is This For You?

Who This Program Is Built For

This Program Is NOT For:

  • Players looking for games or a travel ball alternative
  • Players who want to train when it's convenient
  • Players whose parents want the program more than the player does

This Program IS For Players Who:

  • Understand the gap between where they are and where they need to be
  • Will show up to every training session and compete in practice
  • Want objective data -- not just compliments -- on their development
The Program

What's Included

Six integrated components. One structured 12-week plan. Everything your player needs under one program.

Position Player Practices -- 3x/Week

Three structured practices per week built around a progressive development model -- not random reps. Every practice has a specific focus and measurable intent. Individual skill work, team drills, and situational play. You will work harder than you've worked in a team practice.

Tue / Wed / Thu

Pitching Development

Players receive a weekly throwing program with 3 in-person sessions. Each program is individualized using plyo balls, structured arm care routines, and data-driven methods. No cookie-cutter programs. Tailored to fit your needs.

3 Sessions Weekly / Powered by CPD

Individual Player Programs

Every hitter gets a personalized Hybrid Program. Every pitcher gets an individualized throwing program. Week 1 evaluation builds a plan around who your player is and what they need. This is not one-size-fits-all instruction.

Customized for Every Player

Data & Technology

Exit velo, bat speed, launch angle, spin rate, velocity, and pitch movement tracked weekly. OnForm video analysis tied to coaching. No guessing. Data.

Data Tracking + OnForm Video

Strength & Conditioning

Dedicated S&C program run by Moffit Training Systems -- built for baseball athletes. Real strength training, functional power, increased bat speed and throwing velocity, and the athleticism that separates varsity starters from roster fillers. Included -- not an add-on.

Included in Program

Lab Elite Players Course

Three modules: Offensive Value, Habits, and Mental Performance. Delivered online and completed on your own time. The mental and habitual framework behind the physical training. A player who understands why they're training develops faster.

3-Module Online Course
The Data

What Your Player's Data Looks Like

Every player gets detailed data reports. Hitters get exit velo, launch angle, spray charts, and contact quality tracked against benchmarks. Pitchers get movement profiles, velocity tracking, spin rates, and command heat maps.

Hitting Session Report
68.1 mph
Avg Exit Velocity
vs HS Avg 72.0 ▼ 3.9
85.3 mph
Max Exit Velocity
Hard Hit Avg: 81.3
31.2 %
Hard Hit Rate
vs HS Avg 25.0% ▲ 6.2
29.3 deg
Avg Launch Angle
Max LA: 54.0 deg
Field Zone Breakdown (11 BIP)
PULL 2 BIP -- 18%
MIDDLE 9 BIP -- 82%
OPPO 0 BIP -- 0%
Exit Velocity per BIP (gold = hard hit ≥75 mph)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Hard Hit (≥75) Below Threshold HS Avg (72.0)
Pitching Assessment Report
95.6 mph
FB Velocity
18 pitches
2219 rpm
FB Spin Rate
96% spin efficiency
83.0 mph
Slider Velocity
13 pitches
16.6 in
FB Induced Vertical Break
HB: 8.4 in
Pitch Arsenal (32 Pitches)
Fastball 18 pitches -- 95.6 mph
Slider 13 pitches -- 83.0 mph
Cutter 1 pitch -- 96.1 mph
Detailed Pitch Data
Type # Velo IVB Spin Eff
FB 18 95.6 16.6 2219 96%
CT 1 96.1 16.3 2339 92%
SL 13 83.0 -3.7 2793 48%

These are real session reports from our system. Every player gets reports like these after every tracked session.

Weekly Structure

Schedule

Practice

Tuesday - Thursday
Group 1: 7:30 - 10:30 AM
Group 2: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Pitching

Multiple Sessions Weekly
Under Jackson Vaughan
Powered by CPD

Strength & Conditioning

Mon/Wed & Tue/Thu Groups
Powered by Moffit Training Systems
Times TBD

Note: The program begins May 18 while local schools are still in session through late May. During the first two weeks, session times will be adjusted to accommodate school schedules. Regular summer hours begin once school is out.

The Investment

What This Would Cost Anywhere Else

Component Market Rate The Lab
Position player instruction (3x/week x 12 weeks) $2,400-$3,600 Included
Pitching programming $1,800-$2,400 Included
Strength & conditioning (10 weeks) $600-$1,200 Included
Data tracking $300-$600 Included
OnForm video analysis $200-$480 Included
Online players course $197-$397 Included
Total Market Value $5,497-$8,677
The Lab Summer Program $1,700-$2,000
You pay roughly 20-30 cents on the dollar for a fully integrated 12-week development program.
Compare: TCS Post-Grad Program -- 7 weeks, $4,500 (~$642/week) vs. The Lab -- 12 weeks, $1,700 (~$142/week)
The Team

Coaching Staff

High-level playing and coaching experience. Data-driven methodology. A staff that coaches with attention to detail.

Xabi Iparraguirre

Program Director & Head Coach
Bakersfield College (All-Western State South Conference catcher), Chico State, Guerreros de Oaxaca. Varsity assistant at Bakersfield Christian HS. 6+ years coaching experience.

Izzy Halton

Assistant Coach
Garces Memorial HS, Taft College (3 seasons -- 3 HRs in one game vs. Porterville, game-winning grand slam vs. BC), Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Coaching at The Lab for one year.

Nick Salas

Infield Coordinator
Cal State Bakersfield (4-year starter, 2nd all-time in walks, top-10 career OBP, Academic All-Big West). Played summer ball with the Humboldt Crabs.

Cade Sakamoto

Outfield Coordinator
College of the Sequoias, Bellevue University (two-way player -- .429 AVG senior year, Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete). Current varsity coach at Miramonte High School.

Jackson Vaughan

Pitching Coordinator
San Joaquin Delta College, University of the Pacific, Georgia Tech (23 appearances). Leads on-field pitching development and individualized throwing programs for The Lab's summer program.

California Pitching Development

Pitching Partner
Data-driven pitching development program serving Central California. Individualized throwing programs, arm care, pitch design, and workload management.

Moffit Training Systems

Strength & Conditioning Partner
Strength and conditioning program specializing in baseball athlete development. Progressive programming, movement screening, and performance testing designed for players in their development window.
The Difference

Why The Lab

The Only Program in Bakersfield Built Like This

A structured 12-week plan from Day 1 to Week 12. Not made up as it goes. Purpose behind every rep, every session, every Saturday. Individual programs for every player -- not one-size-fits-all instruction.

Everything Is Measured -- and Proved

Exit velocity, arm strength, speed, swing decisions, fielding %. Every player walks out with a report card showing exactly what changed. No guessing. No "he got better." Data.

Not a Tournament Grind. Not a Showcase.

The average family spends $3,700+ on travel ball each year -- mostly on entry fees, hotels, and games that don't develop anyone. This is the opposite. Development first. Competition is built in to test the work, not replace it.

The Mental Game Is Trained, Not Assumed

8 weeks of curriculum on identity, habits, approach, self-belief, and dealing with failure. Most programs ignore this. We built a course around it.

What They Take Home

Every Player Leaves With Proof

Day 1 vs. Week 12 -- every metric compared side by side. Video comparison of mechanics. In-game stats. Coach evaluation. You won't have to guess whether your player improved. You'll have the numbers.

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How to Register

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Fill out the form below -- tell us your player's name, age, and position. We'll reach out within 24 hours.
2
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HEAR FROM OUR FAMILIES

REAL PARENTS. REAL RESULTS.

Sal Rivas
Parent Testimonial
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Investment

Choose Your Payment Plan

Three options. Same program. Pick what works for your family.

Monthly
$2,000
3 payments of ~$667
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2 Installments
$1,850
50% upfront, 50% by June 1
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Technically yes, but not recommended. This program runs 6 training sessions per week -- 3 guaranteed practices (Tues-Thurs) plus S&C and possible scrimmages. Players who are also playing travel games frequently tend to underperform because they're not recovering and their effort is split. We'd recommend choosing one or the other.

Open to players entering 8th grade through seniors (class of 2027). The program has two clear tracks -- earning a varsity spot and earning a college opportunity. Both age groups train together.

Yes. Pitchers get a dedicated program 3 times per week with Jackson Vaughan and California Pitching Development -- individualized throwing programs, data tracking, arm care, and full S&C. Position player practices are also open to pitchers who want to work on hitting and fielding.

No. It's for players with a real goal -- varsity or college -- and the commitment to work toward it. We've coached players at multiple levels. What matters is intent and coachability, not current skill level.

You'll have baseline data from week one and comparison data from week 12. Exit velocity, launch angle, arm metrics, and mechanical video are all documented. You won't be guessing. You'll have the numbers.

Because we don't pay for a facility we don't own and we don't mark up services by 300%. We built the program we wish existed -- and we priced it to be accessible to Central Valley families who aren't in the $4,500/summer bracket.

Don't Wait

36 Spots. Once They're Gone, They're Gone.

If your son has a real goal -- a varsity spot, a college opportunity, a measurable jump in his game -- this is the only program in the Central Valley that combines coaching staff, data technology, strength training, and a structured 12-week arc for under $2,000.

The players who get into this program are the ones who moved first. Not because they got lucky -- because they made a decision before the deadline.

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026   |   PROGRAM STARTS: MAY 18

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