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At Fiver Sports, our baseball training sessions develop complete players — from hitting mechanics and fielding fundamentals to pitching performance and mental toughness.

 

Whether you’re fine-tuning your swing, improving your command on the mound, or sharpening defensive skills, our professional coaches tailor each session to your goals and skill level.​​

BASEBALL

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1–2 Players: $80/hr

3–4 Players: $120/hr

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TEAM PRACTICES

WITH OUR COACHES

Baseball Bats

RYAN LAPENSEE

OWNER, CEO, HITTING COACH

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Ryan brings a lifetime of baseball experience to every training session. A native of Canada and a standout at Wayne State University, Ryan set multiple offensive records including All-Time Hits leader, holds a career .401 batting average, inducted into WSU Hall of Fame in 2016, and earned All-American

honors before signing with the

Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

 

His time in professional baseball shaped his deep understanding of hitting mechanics, in-game approach, and player development at every level.

 

Today, Ryan channels that experience into helping the next generation of players reach their full potential through advanced instruction focused on hitting. 

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As an owner of Backyard Bats, an MLB-certified custom bat company, Ryan combines his knowledge of swing science and bat performance to

give players every competitive edge —

from the cage to game day.

JAYSON RUHLMAN

PITCHING & HITTING COACH

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Playing Career:

  • College: Central Michigan University (2004–2005), where he made 22 starts over 43 appearances. Played 2 seasons( 2003-2004) with the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod Baseball League. 

  • Drafted: Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the 2002 MLB Draft (did not sign) and by the Chicago Cubs in the 23rd round of the 2005 MLB Draft.

  • Professional: Pitched in the Cubs' minor league system from 2006 to 2009, reaching Triple-A with the Iowa Cubs. He compiled a career 18–11 record with a 3.43 ERA over 175 appearances, all in relief. ​

Coaching Experience:

  • Instructor at D-BAT Frisco, 10+ years: Specializes in pitching & hitting instruction for players of all ages. ​

Areas of Expertise:

  • Pitching: mechanics, command/control, & routine. 

  • Hitting: Focuses on swing mechanics, plate discipline, & mental approach.​

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With a professional background and a passion for teaching as well as personal growth, Jayson is dedicated to developing players' skills and fostering a love for the game. ​​

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