Facilities
- Mt. Airy - Back Acre Circle
Hitting Instruction Built on Real Development
At Pease Baseball Professionals, our hitting instruction is grounded in years of daily work with players who have progressed through our system and gone on to succeed at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. We do not teach a single swing model. We develop hitters.
Every athlete who steps into our cages is evaluated as an individual. Our job is to refine what already exists, eliminate inefficiencies, and build a repeatable, powerful swing that holds up against real pitching.
What We Train and Why It Matters
Our hitting instruction emphasizes efficient movement and intent. We focus on ground force production, lower-half efficiency, rotational power, and creating a short, connected swing. Balance and stability are foundational. Quickness to the ball, pitch tracking, timing, and adjustability are trained every day, not talked about in theory.
We build hitters who can generate power without sacrificing barrel control, who stay on time, and who can make adjustments at game speed.
Individualized Development, Not Templates
There are no cookie-cutter swings here. Every hitter has a unique build, rhythm, and athletic profile. Our coaches refine each player’s natural mechanics to maximize consistency, bat speed, and confidence in the box. The goal is not to look good in a drill. The goal is to perform when the game speeds up.
Data Used With Purpose
TrackMan integration is available through optional subscription models for hitters who want deeper feedback on their development. When data is used, it supports the feel and intent we coach on the floor. Numbers never replace coaching. They reinforce it.
Coaching, Connection, and Culture
Our coaches build strong relationships with players because trust accelerates development. We mentor, lead, and hold athletes accountable to high standards. The cage is a learning environment, but it is also a place where habits, confidence, and competitiveness are built.
Beyond the Batter’s Box
We believe great hitters are built through more than mechanics alone. Character, work ethic, and personal growth matter. Our commitment is to develop disciplined athletes who carry the same focus and confidence from the cage into competition, the classroom, and life beyond baseball.
“We don’t chase trends. We build swings and approaches that last.”
Dustin Pease – Founder Pease Baseball Professionals
Hitting Instructors
Mike Toomey
Scouting Director Pease Baseball – Mt. AiryBiography
Highlights of Mike’s Career:
• Collegiate Coaching Success: As the head coach at George Washington University from 1976 to 1980, Mike led the team to a commendable 102-82 record. Notably, his 1979 squad clinched the ECAC championship and secured an NCAA Tournament appearance.
• Professional Scouting Excellence: Mike’s scouting career spans several Major League Baseball organizations, including the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Washington Nationals, and Kansas City Royals. His keen eye for talent has been instrumental in signing players who advanced to the Major Leagues, such as catcher Kirt Manwaring and pitcher Mike Venafro.
• World Series Champion: While with the Kansas City Royals, Mike’s scouting acumen contributed to the team’s 2015 World Series victory. His evaluations were pivotal in acquiring key players, including outfielder Lorenzo Cain and shortstop Alcides Escobar, both of whom played significant roles in the Royals’ championship run.
• Hall of Fame Inductee: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to baseball, Mike was inducted into the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame in 2019.
Mike’s wealth of experience and dedication to player development make him an invaluable addition to our program. We are confident that his insights and mentorship will greatly benefit our athletes and elevate our team’s performance.