Bat Around

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.

07/13/2026

Hello Myrtle Beach! Bat Around is now LIVE at the Ripken Experience. Who's got a swing in them? EVERYONE!!!

07/13/2026

💥It’s Home Run Derby Season!💥
Bat Around is all about mastering the hitting skills that make legends, and lucky for us, we’ve got two Home Run Derby Champions on Bat Around’s Hitting Legends Council guiding our mission. 🏆
⚾ In 1997, powered through a stacked field that included Ken Griffey Jr. and Larry Walker to win the Derby.
⚾ In 2001, knocked out Barry Bonds in the semifinals before defeating Sammy Sosa to claim the title.
The best part?
These aren't just baseball legends—they're helping shape Bat Around and sharing the lessons that helped them become champions.
If you want to learn from players who've been there, done it, and lifted the trophy... you're in the right place.
Who's your all-time favorite Home Run Derby champion?

07/08/2026

📣 📣 📣 EXCITING NEWS 📣 📣 📣
BAT AROUND EARLY ACCESS all summer long at select Ripken camps:
📍 Aberdeen, MD July 9-September 27
📍 Myrtle Beach, SC July 12-August 23
📍 Pigeon Forge, TN July 12-August 16

Thousands of players. Thousands of swings. One goal: helping players have more fun while improving their game.