Savage Baseball Performance Training
Newark, DE
Offseason strength & conditioning partner of Caravel Academy Baseball
Athletes from St. Mark's, Caravel, Salesianum, and other Delaware baseball programs
Coached by a former Delaware State University player and college catching coach
College commits include Delaware State, James Madison, Wilmington University, and Goldey-Beacom
Recent Baseball Commits Trained at Savage
Chandler Fitzgerald, Delaware State University
Brandon Bly, Delaware State University
Orvy Potts, Wilmington University
CJ Moxley, Goldey-Beacom College
Gavin Evans, Wilmington University
Timmy Tyler, James Madison University
Coached by Pete Broehl
Pete Broehl played baseball at St. Mark's High School where his team won a state championship. He went on to play at Delaware State University, then coached one season as the Assistant coach at Davis & Elkins University before opening Savage.
What Baseball Really Demands Physically
Baseball is a rotational power and reactionary sport. Bat speed, throwing velocity, sprint speed out of the box, and reaction time at the plate are all driven by the kinetic chain: legs into hips into core into shoulder into arm.
It is also one of the highest stress sports on the throwing arm. A high school pitcher can throw thousands of competitive pitches over a season. How an athlete trains during the offseason, in season, and through the recovery window directly determines whether his arm holds up.
How We Train Baseball Athletes
Our training is built around the actual demands of the sport. We don't just lift weights. We develop the specific qualities that translate to bat speed, throwing velocity, durability, and how the body moves on the field.
- Rotational Power Training: Medicine ball work and dynamic lifts that train hip to shoulder separation. This is the engine behind bat speed and throwing velocity.
- Arm Care: Targeted shoulder, scapular, and rotator cuff programming, built around the throwing demand of the position and the time of year.
- Strength Development: Posterior chain, glutes, and hamstrings to support sprinting, change of direction, and durability over a long season.
- Speed & Reaction: Acceleration drills, change of direction work, and base running mechanics, built for the way the game is actually played.
- Mobility & Recovery: Hips, thoracic spine, and soft tissue work. This is the stuff that keeps an arm healthy and a bat fast through 40+ games.
Every program is individualized based on the athlete's position, age, season, and current physical condition.
Who This Is For
We train baseball athletes from middle school through college: pitchers, catchers, infielders, outfielders, and hitters. Every position has different physical demands, and we program accordingly.
Our players come from St. Mark's, Caravel Academy, Salesianum, and other Delaware baseball programs, plus area travel and AAU teams.
Baseball Training FAQ
Most of our baseball athletes train 2 to 3 times per week. In the offseason we lean toward 3 days a week to build a base. In season we drop to 1 or 2 days focused on maintenance and arm care. The exact schedule depends on his position, age, and competitive calendar.
Yes. In season is when injuries pile up, throwing volume spikes, and most athletes lose strength and power because they stop lifting. We keep our athletes training through the season, adjusted for game load, so they finish stronger than they started.
Both. Our individual athletes train year round in our regular programs. We also partner directly with teams. Caravel Academy is our current offseason baseball partner. If you coach a baseball program and want to talk about a team package, reach out.