Ninety5Plus
IIN PERSON AND ONLINE COACHING
"It is easier to SHOW than it is to explain" -Don Slaught of RVP
BIO
I am a former draft pick of both the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners. I also played for the Colorado Rockies system. I played at Long Beach State where we went to the College World Series. Anyone can draw lines and attempt to tell you what is wrong but can they physically get in front of you and show you how to fix it? Have they ever done it themselves, I have. I topped out at 98mph."
-Caleb Balbuena | CB
I am an experienced, highly qualified professional with excellent references. I have over 13 years of professional baseball experience and a passion for all aspects of teaching dedicated players. Additionally I have three years of experience working alongside a biomechanical specialist, Brandon Young (NCBiomechanics). I offer a unique analysis through one-on-one instruction enabling players to see immediate results by gaining knowledge through science backed evidence on how to improve their game. I have coached for several years at both the college and professional level. I offer in-person and virtual lessons, one-on-one/group, hitting and pitching instruction throughout California and online. Video analysis packages are also available. You can also choose to submit previously filmed footage for an analysis.
Email: balbuenallc@gmail.com
TESTIMONIAL
"My first time working with Caleb was near the beginning of 2014. I was throwing 85-88, and occasionally hitting 91-92 but had absolutely no idea where the ball was going to end up once it was released from my hand. I couldn't even barely play catch with someone because they spent half the time chasing after the ball that I launched over their head. I had an inconsistent arm slot, and frankly just horrible mechanics, I didn't know how to properly throw the ball. My arm was always bothering me because I was throwing with “all arm” versus throwing using my body. It is now July of 2014 and I am throwing 96-99 consistently with good “down-hill” tilt on the ball, my arm never hurts, my body is throwing the ball, I can command, and I am throwing multiple pitches with a consistent arm slot.
My entire baseball career has changed because of Caleb. Just a few months ago I was a struggling college pitcher, and as of a couple weeks ago I was being scouted by 10+ baseball organizations and am now signing through free-agency. Caleb is the only person I have ever been around that truly understands mechanics."
-Brandon Poulson - Pitcher
Signed with Minnesota Twins 7/2014
Read my draft story here!
PLACEMENT
My coaching has helped athletes reach programs at universities including LSU, UCLA, Purdue, Oregon, Oregon State., Stanford, TCU, Long Beach State, Oklahoma University, Santa Barbara, Ball State, Iowa, UC Irvine, University of Michigan, UOP, Cal Poly, Cal Berkeley, Mission State, Lewis & Clark, San Jose State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, and Riverside.
I have helped players reach the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland A's, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox.
Ninety5Plus has helped launch several college and pro players and I can help you too.