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      What is D-BAT?

      Please reference this resource to answer frequently asked questions on our D-BAT Training programs and offerings.

      General Questions

      What is D-BAT Training?

      At D-BAT, it is our mission to: Provide a quality teaching environment with quality instruction to enhance the baseball experience for players at all levels from little league through the pros.


      While the core demographic for a facility ranges from ages 6-18, the reality is some of MLB’s top prospects have trained at D-BAT and even more players have earned college scholarships. 

      What does D-BAT offer? 

      Batting Cages

      Our batting cages use real baseballs and softballs. Cage Rentals are a great way to work your kid out individually or bring in a team in for batting practice. Cage Rentals are rented out on 30 minute increments. Each cage comes equipped with Baseballs/Softballs, "L-Screen", and a batting tee.

      Camps & Clinics 

      D-BAT offers over 50 camps and clinics annually. Regardless of skill level or position there is always something to learn at D-BAT. 

      Lessons

      D-BAT Academy locations offer lessons with professional instructors for every aspect of the game (hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, baserunning, speed & agility). 

      Do we provide batting cage equipment?

      It is recommended to provide helmets and bats in case customers do not have their own equipment. Keep in mind, the majority of customers will have their own equipment. 

      Lessons Questions

      What are the membership packages?

      Platinum Membership

      $88/month

      • 40% off Camps & Clinic
      • 30% off Lessons
      • 20% off Cage Rentals 
      • 15% off Pro Shop & Merchandise
      • UNLIMITED credit on the pitching machines

      Gold Membership

      $48/month

      • 20% off Camps & Clinics
      • 20 % off Lessons
      • 20% of Cage Rentals
      • 10% off Pro Shop & Merchandise
      • 15 FREE credits /Day on the pitching machines 

      All memberships are month to month and customers may cancel at any time. It is an additional $10/month to add a sibling to the membership. 

      Common questions associated with memberships

      What is the commitment level? Do I have to commit to a year?

      Commitment varies by player and family. There are month to month membership options that allow you the flexibility to cancel at any time. 

      Can I upgrade or downgrade my membership?

      Absolutely, just talk with a GSR or manager at your next lesson appointment. 

      What are the discounts on lessons? 

      Please refer to the section above, “What are the membership packages?” 

      Do I have to pay upfront? What is the billing cycle?

      We offer a membership that charges on the same day of the month they signed up, and then you pay as you come in for each subsequent lesson. 


      Common question asked from a coach: 

      Can I use this for my team? Do my kids on my team get discounts? 

      No, this is for your child (player) only. 

      What are the lesson options? 
      • 30 minute individual lesson
      • 60 minute individual lesson
      • Semi-private lesson (2 players) 
      • Group lesson (3-4 players) 
      • Team lesson (5+ players) 
      • Speciality lessons
        • Hitting
        • Pitching
        • Catching
        • Fielding
        • Base-running
        • Speed & agility

      What is the pricing structure?

      60 Minute Lesson

      Non-Member: $95

      Gold Member: $76

      Platinum Member: $66.50

      30 Minute Lesson

      Non-Member: $65

      Gold Member: $52

      Platinum Member: $45.50  

      Semi-Private Lesson

      Non-Member: $65/ player

      Gold Member: $52/player

      Platinum Member: $45.50/player

      Team Lesson

      Non-Member: $140

      Gold Member: $112

      Platinum Member: $98 

      How can I book a session?

      Bookings sessions occur on the online platform Mindbody Online, MBO. There is an option to choose between a 30 minute lesson or a 60 minute lesson. 

      Common questions during a lesson

      Do you have packages? 

      Please reference the section, What is the pricing structure?

      How often should I come in for a lesson? 

      This decision will be at the coach’s discretion as they train the player and identify their skills and areas of improvement. 

      Where did each coach/my coach play? 

      Each professional instructor is required ____ amount of playing experience. Each coach has a different coaching and playing background. Ask them! 

      When are lessons available (time of day)? 

      Camps & Clinics Questions

      What times do camps & clinics run?

      Traditional camps and clinics run Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm.


      Some D-BAT centers offer “extended care” from 2:00pm - 6:00pm where kids can stay longer if the parents need them to, for an additional cost. As we look to accommodate the 9-5 working parent, this extended care program also allows drop off at 8:00am. 

      How much does a camp cost?

      The prices are set for per day events. We also offer a 20% discount for Gold Members and 40% for Platinum Members.

      1 Day: $90 ($72 Gold & $54 Platinum)

      3 Day: $240 ($192 Gold & $144 Platinum)

      5 Day: $300 ($240 Gold & $180 Platinum) 

      How do I sign up for a camp and/or clinic?

      Registration for camps and clinics are through MBO by going to the D-BAT location of choice and signing up for any camps available. Customers will need to make an account in MBO in order to sign up their child.

      Credits Questions

      Please tell me more about the pitching cages

      The D-BAT pitching cages pitch real baseballs and softballs at 4 different speeds. Customers must pick up the balls and reload them into the machine when they are done or the machines run out of balls. The credits are stored on a “Swing Card” which is used like a credit card or game card. As long as the customer never loses this card their credits will never expire. 


      The top two selling points for customers are 1) REAL baseball and softball delivery and 2) Credits never expire. 

      What are the credits valued at?
      • $2.50 / credit (15 pitches for each credit) 
      • 15 credits for $25
      • 50 Credits for $50
      • 100 Credits for $80

      These prices reflect both baseball and softball pitching machine cages. 

      What are the speed deliveries in the pitching cages?

      Baseball: 40 MPH, 50 MPH, 60 MPH, 70 MPH

      Softball: Slow pitch, 40 MPH Fast Pitch, 50 MPH Fast Pitch, 60 MPH Fast Pitch

      What is the sales process for credits?

      To load credits onto the “Swing Card”, there is a system called “Embed”. The sale will be booked and tracked through MBO. 

      Cage Rental Questions

      How much does it cost to rent a batting cage?

      Cage rentals are offered in 30 minute and 60 minute increments. Our Gold and Platinum Members receive 20% off rentals. 


      60 minute: $55 ($44 Gold & Platinum)

      30 minute: $35 ($28 Gold & Platinum) 

      Does a customer have to be a member to rent a cage?

      No, memberships are not required for cage rentals. However, it is cheaper to be a member and rent a cage. 

      What is included in a cage rental?

      If requested, customers will receive a bucket of baseballs and a tee during their time they have rented the cage for. There is NOT a pitching machine included in the cage rental, that requires credits for the cages with pitching machines. 

      Merchandise & Pro-Shop Questions

      What is the Rawlings Partnership?

      D-BAT has a partnership with Rawlings products. Rawlings sends our locations demographic specific products and we receive 20% of all sales. A Rawlings representative comes to each center once a month to do an inventory check on all the products.