The goal of the MNStarz is to make every individual a better ball player. We will help your son get his game to the next level by building on strengths as well as recognizing and improving areas of weakness. We have a tremendous staff of current and former professionals and college players to help instruct your son. We will be limiting enrollment so your son gets the one-on-one instruction he deserves.

1. Dates: 12/27-12/29
2. Time: 9am-12pm 10U through 14U, and 1-4pm 15U through 18U
3. Location: Batting Cages of Minnesota, 7104 Ohms Ln., Edina, MN 55439
4. Instructors: Nate Schlieman (played and coached at U of Utah), Joe Loftust (fomer MNStar, Vanderbilt University, and currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks), Adam Weisenburger (former MNstar, Miami of Ohio, currently with the Milwaukee Brewers), AJ Peterson (U of Minnesota, currently with the Minnesota Twins), Robert Youngdahl (former MNStar, U of Notre Dame, and on the MNStarz staff), Mitch Brown (former MNStar, currently with the Cleveland Indians), and Lucas Long (former MNStar, will be at U of San Diego, and on the MNStarz staff).
5. Details: This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Through individual instruction, group instruction and drill work, the camp will aid each participant in developing their baseball skills in the areas of hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, and basics of their chosen position.
6. Requirements: Players must bring gloves, bats, and turf shoes. Catchers please bring your equipment if you want to participate in the catching drills. Please select what position you want to work on in the camp.
7. Cost: $250 (includes a t-shirt and hat)

The goal of the MNStarz is to make every individual a better ball player. We will help your son get his game to the next level by building on strengths as well as recognizing and improving areas of weakness. We have a tremendous staff of current and former professionals and college players to help instruct your son. We will be limiting enrollment so your son gets the one-on-one instruction he deserves.

1. Dates: 11/24 or 11/25
2. Time: 1-3pm 10U through 14U, and 3-5pm 15U through 18U
3. Location: Batting Cages of Minnesota, 7104 Ohms Ln., Edina, MN 55439
4. Instructors: Nate Schlieman (played and coached at U of Utah), Joe Loftust (fomer MNStar, Vanderbilt University, and currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks), AJ Peterson (U of Minnesota, currently with the Minnesota Twins), and Robert Youngdahl (former MNStar, U of Notre Dame, and on the MNStarz staff).
5. Details: This specialized camp is for hitters serious about their future in baseball. Campers will go through eight stations of intense training during the clinic day. A routine is established for the camper that focuses on specific hitting aspects needed for success in high school, college, and professional baseball.
6. Requirements: Players must bring their own bat and turf or sneakers for workouts. Batting gloves are recommended.
7. Cost: $75 (includes a t-shirt and hat)

Featuring 87’/91’ World Series Champion – AL NEWMAN

Have you ever wanted lessons from a big leaguer?  Now is your chance.  Al Newman, former Minnesota Twin and World Series Champ (87/91), will be giving lessons in two hour blocks Wednesdays and Saturdays in November and December at the Batting Cages of Minnesota!

“Newmie” who is a lead instructor and coach for Minnesota Baseball Academy brings a lot of experience and knowledge.  Although Al was a MLB player for 7 years he has coached baseball at every level from High School, American Legion, Blizzard Elite Traveling Team, College, Minor League Manager, and many of you remember him  as the dynamic 3rd base coach for the Minnesota Twins.  Al knows and loves baseball and enjoys teaching the game.  He will cover every aspect of the game including proper warm-up, base running, fielding and hitting technique.

Al Newman and staff will provide students with the tools to become better ball players. Al wants to work with people that really want to focus on baseball. He will teach the fundamentals of the game and will also talk about core values and how the “D’s” Desire, Dedication, and Determination is a game plan for success.

The Batting Cages of Minnesota would like to invite you to a free event in Edina MN!  Saturday, October 6th from 10am till Noon we are offering you a chance to play and bat free at our professional batting cages.  Free use of the Batting Cages, Hang out with Radio Disney Road Crew, Dance and play games.  We also have an inflatable bounce house and an open play area.

Interested in our Pro Batter Simulators?

Great!  Check them out free from 10am till noon!

Feel free to call us with questions about this free event at – 952-426-0980

Click here for the flyer for more information.

About the Batting Cages of Minnesota

Whether you are a professional looking to see 100 mph fastballs and curves that bend like in the pro game, or a novice focusing on fundamentals to get to the next level, Batting Cages of Minnesota can accommodate your skill set.  Seeing our spacious facility and using our world class pitching simulators will leave you wanting to come back for more 

Batting Cages of Minnesota is one of the country’s state of the art family friendly sports facilities, with over 35,000 square feet of space dedicated for baseball and softball training and conditioning.  We have an 8,000-foot flex room, 2 dedicated pitching tunnels, 2 Iron Mike token machines, and 5 tunnels that can be configured in multiple ways. We also have a ProBatter Baseball and a Softball Simulator.  We are one of the few private facilities in the world (other than professional teams) to offer this unique experience!

In addition to our baseball/softball space we have a 1,900 square foot private banquet room and a 6,000 square foot Mezzanine level that can be used for corporate and team meetings, birthday parties and other events.  We also feature a high end pro shop for all your equipment needs.

Take a swing at the Pro Batter Simulator and other baseball and softball practice equipment.

Whap! That’s the sound of a 100-mile-per-hour fastball smacking the rubber backstop at the Batting Cages of Minnesota.

I was standing outside the batter’s box asking myself if I was really going to step in and attempt to hit the next wiz of a pitch coming from the Pro Batter Simulator.

I tightened my grip, tried to recall the modest success I had against the 70 mph offerings and waited. The pitcher wound up on the video screen and the ball zipped out of the hole in the screen.

I swung early, but was still woefully behind. Strike!

Ah well, it was fun nonetheless. The Batting Cages of Minnesota, tucked into a back cul-de-sac in an Edina office park, is a unique opportunity to hone your hitting, fielding and pitching skills.

Mayor Jim Hovland and a number of coaches weigh in on how Batting Cages of Minnesota–and the Pro Batter Simulator as its marquee attraction–will be an asset to the baseball and softball communities.

Take a swing through the story in the July issue of Edina Magazine, available July 1 at edinamag.com. Until then, check out the The Batting Cages of Minnesota website or give them a call 952.426.0980 if you have any questions.

Check out this and other great “Best of Edina” articles here.

KMSP FOX 9 Minneapolis
Apr. 09, 2012. 12:07 PM EST

A new baseball training facility just opened in Edina called Batting Cages of MN. As M.A. Rosko shows us, it has a secret weapon—the Pro Batter Simulator. According to manager Jennifer James, the system is used by major league teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets and others because it’s so incredibly realistic.

Created: 03/15/2012 9:27 AM KSTP.com
By: Chelsea Wallace

Batting cages just got a whole lot more life-like in Edina.

The pro-batter pitching simulator at the Batting Cages of Minnesota makes you feel like you are facing a real pitcher.

The pitcher goes through a full wind-up and then the ball comes through the hole in the screen. Depending on your age and skill level the machines can throw between 40 and 100 miles per hour.

EDINA, Minn. – There’s a new way to train for baseball and softball players in the Twin Cities.

The Batting Cages of Minnesota officially opened Tuesday in Edina.

The 35,000 square foot facility features 11 tunnels that can be used for batting, pitching and more. In two of those tunnels you’ll find the ProBatter Simulator, one for baseball and one for softball. Used by several MLB teams, the simulator shows a pitcher winding up on a screen and the ball then shoots out of the screen. The speed, direction and type of pitch can all be adjusted.

The ProBatter is used by the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Cincinatti Reds, among others. Jennifer James, General Manager at the facility says there’s only 170 ProBatter’s in the world.

James also points out that the “Batting Cages of Minnesota” goes beyond just a training facility. It can be used for birthday parties, business gatherings, even weddings.

Reservations to use the facility must be made over the phone. Head to their website for that information.

(Copyright 2012 by KARE. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

Edina Mayor Jim Hovland takes a swing at a ProBatter simulator at the Batting Cages of Minnesota training facility in Edina, which celebrated its opening day Tuesday, March 13. The facility, 7104 Ohms Lane, has two of the machines (one for baseball and one for softball) and several other batting cages. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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The MNStarz Mizuno baseball club is proud to announce the first JR MNStarz Mizuno summer development baseball camp. The camp is designed to develop and enhance their baseball skill level for players 8-12 years old so they may someday either participate in the Future Starz Baseball Program, ages 10-14 years old, or become better baseball players for their Metro or Gopher State league teams.

The JR MNStarz Mizuno camp will run seven weeks over the summer from 9-12am Monday through Wednesday and from 10am-12pm Thursdays. The last week of camp will be a JR MNStarz World Series, where one game is played Monday through Thursday. The first two games of the JR MNStarz World Series will be played in Rosemount and the last two games will played in St Louis Park. The MNStarz Mizuno coaching staff will provide superior instruction for every player. Our 5:1 player to coach ratio will ensure great instruction that will help take your sons game to a higher level. The JR MNStarz camp will take place in the morning allowing your sons to participate in their local association teams.

Daily Schedule:

• Monday: Hitting 9-12am
• Tuesday: Fielding, throwing, catching, and pitching 9-12am
• Wednesday: Miscellaneous fundamental work 9-12am
• Pricing:
$800 Cost covers all practices, games, shorts, practice shirt, hat, and pants
$400 due May 1,
$200 due June 1, and
$200 July 1.
$750 pay in full
• We are able to pro-rate if you can’t attend all 4 days.

Dates:

• Monday through Thursday
• Week 1: June 11th – 14th
• Week 2: June 18th – 21st
• Week 3: June 25th – 28th
• Week 4: July 9th -12th
• Week 5: July 16th -19th
• Week 6: July 23rd – 26th
• Week 7: July 30th – August 3rd
• Games played at Aquila Park in St Louis Park.