The Midwest’s Premier Team for Player Development
PIRATES
BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT
THE MOST COLLEGE COMMITS.
THE MOST PRO PLAYERS.
THE MOST ALL-STARS.
WE ARE HERE TO
DEFINE YOUR EXACT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AND REPROGRAM YOUR GAME
WE HAVE RELENTLESS FOCUS ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT
We are a team that gets you ready off the field so you can access your full potential on the field. With a team bond that is stronger than any other team, and coaches that are here to push you to the next level through attention and focus on your exact weaknesses, skills, and habits.


ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH
CUTTING EDGE DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT
Through endless research and development, we have broken down the fundamentals of players’ movements and habits using the highest quality equipment so we can bring the data into perfecting your exact movements on the field.

WITH FOCUS ON
OFF-FIELD WORK SO YOU CAN PERFORM ON-FIELD
We believe that a player’s performance starts off the field. That is why we start conditioning in the gym, then the cages, and then the practices. Focusing on mental and physical performance every step of the way.

OUR GOAL IS THAT
WE WILL LEAD YOU TO YOUR DESIRED OUTCOME
Through focus and dedication, we will take you every step of the way, so you can envision a clear path to your desired baseball career. We will develop and encourage the best performance you can bring to the field.

WE DO THIS WITH
OUR PRO LEVEL STYLE OF COACHING
With our combined level of experience, we are the perfect fit to coach you all the way to the top, because we’ve lived the journey ourselves. We want to help you find your path.
HOW TEAM TRAINING WORKS

SKILL ASSESSMENT
WE START WHERE YOU ARE
Our coaches will perform a series of tests to benchmark your hitting and pitching skills. We have a variety of tech and experience to evaluate your strength, conditioning and mobility.
hitting INSTRUCTION
IMPROVE CONTACT / INCREASE POWER
We target movement and power. Our coaches will use their experience and Rapsodo technology to analyze bat path, improve exit velo and sharpen timing with impulse training.
PITCHING INSTRUCTION
THROW HARDER WITH INCREASED ACCURACY
We target mechanics to improve velocity. Our coaches and pro experience and will use Rapsodo to improve pitch design and increase activation. We preach armcare and will show proper pre- and post- throwing routines.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
FUEL YOUR POWER POTENTIAL
Baseball is a game of explosive movement. Our coaches will show you proper pre- and post- game care. From dynamic stretches to keep you loose to strength building to give you power, we’ll have you hitting further and throwing harder – safely!
BASEBALL TECHNOLOGY
LEARN HOW NUMBERS IMPACT PERFORMANCE
Technology and data analytics are revolutionizing the game and training. Our coaches will break down the numbers and show you how to use tech like Rapsodo. Proplay Al and Diamond Kinetics to improve.
COMMIT TO EXCELLENCE
SIGN UP AND GET STARTED TODAY
We have a proven track record of getting talent to the next level. With 75 professional players, including 2 Allstars, and 400 college commits, our coaches know the path to success. Get started on your journey now!
HELPING YOU IN EVERY ASPECT OF BASEBALL
Pirates Baseball customizes the team and its training based on the individual player’s skills. Helping you as a player in every way possible so you can achieve the level of greatness that you are really playing for.


POSITION SPECIFIED DRILLS

CATCHING FUNDAMENTALS & CONSISTENCY

THROWING MECHANICS & ACCURACY

PITCHING MECHANICS &
ARM CARE

HITTING MECHANICS & POWER

SWING SPEED & ACCURATE SWING PLANE

INCREASED
STRENGTH &
CONDITIONING

WEIGHT ROOM REGIMENS AND CONFIDENCE

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TECHNOLOGY
5 STAR REVIEW
WHAT
PEOPLE
ARE
SAYING


JAKE ODORIZZI – SP – MINNESOTA TWINS
TRAIN WITH A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS

RICK STRICKLAND
Owner, MLB Hitting Consultant, Professional Scout, Coach
Rick has had an illustrious career in America’s favorite sport. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1989 and played with the world’s most famous baseball team until 1993 as both an outfielder and an infielder.
He then founded the St. Louis Pirates, a nationally recognized College Development Program, in 1996. The program started as a fall season program with a goal of promoting area high school players to college and professional scouts. The program was so successful that it grew into a year-round institution in 2006. Due to the program’s efforts, hundreds of student athletes have received college baseball scholarships and many have gone on to play the sport professionally.
WHAT GETS MEASURED.
GETS RESULTS.

WE ARE PROUD TO USE
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
We use the same technology as the professional baseball teams to track every movement our players make. Allowing our team of professionals to correct the slightest errors in any player’s movement, unlocking their true potential.

MEASURE BAT SPEED
MEASURE SWING POWER
MEASURE SWING VELOCITY
MEASURE CONTACT QUALITY
MEASURE SWING PLANE
PIRATES BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT
COMPETITIVE PRICING
FOR
COMPETITIVE PLAYERS
THE BEST OPTION FOR PLAYERS IN ST. LOUIS
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ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS

Working with Rick and his staff has been amazing. The program is broken down into steps that will guide you through the process of developing an elite swing. When you combine that with his knowledge of how to apply technology this program is a must for any aspiring player.
From the time I started with Rick every aspect of my swing has improved…plate coverage, power, consistency…I have never been around baseball technology before, and honestly thought it was kind of stupid, until I learned how to use it and it has been a tremendous asset. I looked forward to everyday I got to come hit and learn.
The highlight of my offseason is working with Rick to refine my swing and make sure it is efficient. I have seen firsthand the impact he can have on a player’s career. After struggling in low A and high A my first two seasons in the minor leagues I started working with Rick and the next year I was promoted to AA after a successful spring training.
RSB PIRATES
TRACK RECORD


ATHLETES SERVED

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

ALL-STAR PLAYERS

COLLEGE COMMITS
GETTING STARTED IS EASY!
1. SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY CALL
Setup Your Free Discovery Call And Talk With A Coach About Your Goals and Learn How The RSB Pirates Can Get You There.

2. START YOUR TRYOUTS
You will be tested based on your hitting average, swing speed, swing plane all the way to how you field the ball, throw, sprint and most of all your willingness to learn.

3. TRAIN AND PLAY THEN TRAIN AGAIN
Using our top of the line training equipment, we will. harness your energy into the correct channels of your position and batting. You will work with high-level coaches to perfect your exact style of baseball and it will be tested on the field. Then refined again until you truly become a RSB Pirates Baseball Alumni.
MOLDING YOUNG MEN INTO MLB PLAYERS
We’ve helped these players all the way to the top. Our main goal is to help you develop the skills that you were born with, so you can progress as far as you are willing to go. How far can you push yourself?


AUSTIN
ALLEN
OAKLAND
A’s
CATCHER

CHAD
GREEN
NEW YORK
YANKEES
PITCHER

CODY
ASCHE
PHILADELPHIA
PHILLIES
3rd BASE

DAVID
FREESE
LOS ANGELES
DODGERS
1st BASE

DEVIN
WILLIAMS
MILWAUKEE
BREWERS
PITCHER

JAKE
ORDORIZZI
MINNESOTA
TWINS
PITCHER

JOSH
FLEMMING
TAMPA BAY
RAYS
PITCHER

MATT
BUSCHMANN
ARIZONA
DIAMONDBACKS
PITCHER

MATT
TRACY
NEW YORK
YANKEES
PITCHER

NATE
ORF
OAKLAND
A’s
2ND BASE

TREVOR
RICHARDS
TAMPA BAY
RAYS
PITCHER

MITCH
KELLER
PITTSBURGH
PIRATES
PITCHER

JOHNNY
HELLWEG
MILWAUKEE
BREWERS
PITCHER

YOUR
NAME
YOUR
TEAM
ARE YOU NEXT?

YOUR
NAME
YOUR
TEAM
ARE YOU NEXT?
WHERE TO FIND US
601 Gravois Bluffs Blvd
Ste D, Fenton, MO 63026

(314) 474-0445


OUR PARTNERS
ARE CHAMPIONS TOO!



DATA-DRIVEN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

A lot of facilities will promise you greater player results.
We don’t make promises, we prove results. We start with player measurements to get a baseline read on hitting, pitching, and athletic metrics. Your training progress will be evaluated with the same tech MLB teams use – Rapsodo, 4 D, and Pro Play AI. Work hard under the watchful eye of our pro coaches, and our best-in-class tech will show you real-world results.
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A PROGRAM FOR WINNERS

Our Team Training isn’t limited to a rigid schedule or program. Instead, we want to know what your team or athlete needs the most. From individual athletes, to small groups, to entire teams, we are proud to serve everyone in St. Louis and beyond with a systemized approach.
01
The TWRSB Start Right Program
Our 4-Step Blueprint for Success Getting On the Field. Here we set the baselines that will be the benchmark for tracking progress and improvement.
- Power & Mobility Assessment to benchmark your stats vs. your peers
- Hitting or Pitching Evaluation analyzing hitting or throwing patterns
- Strength & Conditioning Basics with
take-home exercise charts - Feedback Session with recommendations and next steps to improve your performance
GET STARTED
02
TWRSB Mini-Camps
4 Weekly immersive 3 Hour Training Sessions developing skill, ability and performance. We’ll use your benchmarks and spend the next 4 weeks advancing the athlete to the next level.
- Develop Power, Mobility & Athleticism with baseball specific strength & conditioning sessions.
- Hands-on Hitting & Pitching Coaching
- Develop on-field awareness and skill
- Rapsodo, ProPlay AI, Diamond Kinetics and other tools to analyze and coach player improvements on field and in training.
GET STARTED
03
Diamond Development
Our monthly training program for the player committed to continued development. 3 in-person and 3 remote training sessions every week will forge a player ready to play at the highest level.
- Advanced Hitting and Pitching Classes combining pro level coaching & tech
- Top tier workouts to develop the speed & power for competition at the highest level
- Our 360 Baseball tech solution uses slo-motion & 3-D cameras plus health science AI to keep you injury-free while adding performance.
GET STARTED

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Baseball relies heavily on fast-twitch muscles. While some elite players were just born with more fast-twitch muscles than others, the rest of us have to work hard to develop them to increase speed, power, and mobility. Our in-house Strength and Conditioning Director, has cultivated player-tested routines that will get you game-ready. If you want to hit the ball further, throw it harder, and run faster, get started with us now.
Our process begins with a baseline read of your personal numbers. We evaluate your athleticism using Kinetisense for movement screenings and Synapse to measure strength. We then put you to work with a battery of exercises designed to make you better. No two players are alike, so don’t expect a cookie-cutter, one size fits all solution.
Depending on your needs, we use a combination of bands, Aquaballs and Aquavests and weights to create explosive power and speed. We also believe in bodyweight exercises that will have you jumping, running, and working your core all over our facility. We target arms, legs, and core to max out your ability.
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A PROGRAM FOR WINNERS

Our Team Training isn’t limited to a rigid schedule or program. Instead, we want to know what your team or athlete needs the most. From individual athletes, to small groups, to entire teams, we are proud to serve everyone in St. Louis and beyond with a systemized approach.
01
The TWRSB Start Right Program
Our 4-Step Blueprint for Success Getting On the Field. Here we set the baselines that will be the benchmark for tracking progress and improvement.
- Power & Mobility Assessment to benchmark your stats vs. your peers
- Hitting or Pitching Evaluation analyzing hitting or throwing patterns
- Strength & Conditioning Basics with
take-home exercise charts - Feedback Session with recommendations and next steps to improve your performance
GET STARTED
02
TWRSB Mini-Camps
4 Weekly immersive 3 Hour Training Sessions developing skill, ability and performance. We’ll use your benchmarks and spend the next 4 weeks advancing the athlete to the next level.
- Develop Power, Mobility & Athleticism with baseball specific strength & conditioning sessions.
- Hands-on Hitting & Pitching Coaching
- Develop on-field awareness and skill
- Rapsodo, ProPlay AI, Diamond Kinetics and other tools to analyze and coach player improvements on field and in training.
GET STARTED
03
Diamond Development
Our monthly training program for the player committed to continued development. 3 in-person and 3 remote training sessions every week will forge a player ready to play at the highest level.
- Advanced Hitting and Pitching Classes combining pro level coaching & tech
- Top tier workouts to develop the speed & power for competition at the highest level
- Our 360 Baseball tech solution uses slo-motion & 3-D cameras plus health science AI to keep you injury-free while adding performance.
GET STARTED

PITCHING MECHANICS &
ARM CARE

Pinpoint control, a full arsenal of pitches, and lethal velocity at any level are all by-products of stellar mechanics. We use a pro scout system to evaluate pitchers and get them on the path of a repeatable delivery, consistent arm slot, and lower body engagement. Technology is critical to player development. We use Rapsodo, the same tech that elite D1 schools and MLB teams use to measure pitch shape and monitor location.
Our Pitching Director has pulled together a vast library of drills, workouts, and tips to guide player improvement. Establishing a baseline of numbers allows us to chart progress as the player puts in the work. Routines will change from player to player and evolve over a period of time.
Arm care is a central feature of the TWRSB approach. Players are given an app that helps us design exercise routines and monitors progress in real-time. We teach band work, pre- and post-throwing routines, and recovery.
We pay particular attention to pitching muscle groups to ensure power and safety. Scapular development, accelerator, and decelerator muscles, and rotator cuff are on our radar screen. We geek out over “kinematic sequence patterns,” how efficiently the body moves from windup to delivery. Simply put, we’ll clean up your delivery and max your efficiency.
A hallmark of our program is Pitch Design. Our players greatly benefit from Raposodo’s ability to measure the spin rate and ball axis while plotting pitch trajectory. If we’re getting a little too nerdy, don’t worry! Our coaches will break it down for you.
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A PROGRAM FOR WINNERS

Our Team Training isn’t limited to a rigid schedule or program. Instead, we want to know what your team or athlete needs the most. From individual athletes, to small groups, to entire teams, we are proud to serve everyone in St. Louis and beyond with a systemized approach.
01
The TWRSB Start Right Program
Our 4-Step Blueprint for Success Getting On the Field. Here we set the baselines that will be the benchmark for tracking progress and improvement.
- Power & Mobility Assessment to benchmark your stats vs. your peers
- Hitting or Pitching Evaluation analyzing hitting or throwing patterns
- Strength & Conditioning Basics with
take-home exercise charts - Feedback Session with recommendations and next steps to improve your performance
GET STARTED
02
TWRSB Mini-Camps
4 Weekly immersive 3 Hour Training Sessions developing skill, ability and performance. We’ll use your benchmarks and spend the next 4 weeks advancing the athlete to the next level.
- Develop Power, Mobility & Athleticism with baseball specific strength & conditioning sessions.
- Hands-on Hitting & Pitching Coaching
- Develop on-field awareness and skill
- Rapsodo, ProPlay AI, Diamond Kinetics and other tools to analyze and coach player improvements on field and in training.
GET STARTED
03
Diamond Development
Our monthly training program for the player committed to continued development. 3 in-person and 3 remote training sessions every week will forge a player ready to play at the highest level.
- Advanced Hitting and Pitching Classes combining pro level coaching & tech
- Top tier workouts to develop the speed & power for competition at the highest level
- Our 360 Baseball tech solution uses slo-motion & 3-D cameras plus health science AI to keep you injury-free while adding performance.
GET STARTED

HITTING MECHANICS & POWER

Hitting the ball with power and consistency is what every player is looking for, so why do most facilities tell you how awesome they were when they played the game? Our guys played at the highest levels too, but our goal is to make you better, now. Like today.
Our Hitting Director’s focus is on swing mechanics. Hit the ball hard where they ain’t! Technique is key to unleashing your power. Proper mechanics address stance, footwork, barrel path and energy transfer.
The batter’s box can be a lonely place! Our coaches, don’t neglect the mental side of hitting. From preparation to execution to high stakes pressure hitting, our coaches have walked a mile in your cleats. They will prepare you to hit an 0-2 pitch with RISP.
Situational hitting is part art and part science. Our approach will back up your swing with a confidence-building strategy before you step in the box. For swing analysis, we take a deep dive into the numbers using Rapsodo as our guide. The radar and camera system allow our coaches to break your swing into bite-size coachable components to help you improve. Instant analysis of exit velocity, launch angle, and exit direction will increase your ability.
If you are looking to maximize your power while making consistent contact, reach out now, and schedule a hitting evaluation to get started.
SCROLL DOWN TO LEARN MORE
A PROGRAM FOR WINNERS

Our Team Training isn’t limited to a rigid schedule or program. Instead, we want to know what your team or athlete needs the most. From individual athletes, to small groups, to entire teams, we are proud to serve everyone in St. Louis and beyond with a systemized approach.
01
The TWRSB Start Right Program
Our 4-Step Blueprint for Success Getting On the Field. Here we set the baselines that will be the benchmark for tracking progress and improvement.
- Power & Mobility Assessment to benchmark your stats vs. your peers
- Hitting or Pitching Evaluation analyzing hitting or throwing patterns
- Strength & Conditioning Basics with
take-home exercise charts - Feedback Session with recommendations and next steps to improve your performance
GET STARTED
02
TWRSB Mini-Camps
4 Weekly immersive 3 Hour Training Sessions developing skill, ability and performance. We’ll use your benchmarks and spend the next 4 weeks advancing the athlete to the next level.
- Develop Power, Mobility & Athleticism with baseball specific strength & conditioning sessions.
- Hands-on Hitting & Pitching Coaching
- Develop on-field awareness and skill
- Rapsodo, ProPlay AI, Diamond Kinetics and other tools to analyze and coach player improvements on field and in training.
GET STARTED
03
Diamond Development
Our monthly training program for the player committed to continued development. 3 in-person and 3 remote training sessions every week will forge a player ready to play at the highest level.
- Advanced Hitting and Pitching Classes combining pro level coaching & tech
- Top tier workouts to develop the speed & power for competition at the highest level
- Our 360 Baseball tech solution uses slo-motion & 3-D cameras plus health science AI to keep you injury-free while adding performance.
GET STARTED

BASEBALL TECHNOLOGY

TWRSB believes baseball tech is at its best when paired with an experienced coach who knows how to use it to enhance player performance. With so many products from high-speed cameras, to digital overlays to radar, we are living in a golden age of data analytics that is transforming the game.
There is no other coach in the country that has Coach Strickland’s tech resume. He has been at the forefront of the revolution at ground level. He helped pioneer Rapsodo data. He worked with developers on the Uplift coaching app. He gave out Motus sleeves to his top players. He was an early adopter on Blast Motion, cataloging 50,000 swings. He can tell you what it takes to hit a ball with authority.
He played pro ball when there was little to no tech in the game, so for him, any additional information above the naked eye gives a competitive advantage. “The trick is making sure your players understand the feedback and guiding them through adjustments. Knowledge is power and the more data we get, the more powerful we become.”
TWRSB is an industry leader in harnessing the true power of tech for player development. From training and conditioning to hitting and pitching, the facility is wired wall-to-wall. Players looking for digital feedback to monitor and measure their performance, should reach out now for an evaluation and see how tech can help you improve today.
SCROLL DOWN TO LEARN MORE
A PROGRAM FOR WINNERS

Our Team Training isn’t limited to a rigid schedule or program. Instead, we want to know what your team or athlete needs the most. From individual athletes, to small groups, to entire teams, we are proud to serve everyone in St. Louis and beyond with a systemized approach.
01
The TWRSB Start Right Program
Our 4-Step Blueprint for Success Getting On the Field. Here we set the baselines that will be the benchmark for tracking progress and improvement.
- Power & Mobility Assessment to benchmark your stats vs. your peers
- Hitting or Pitching Evaluation analyzing hitting or throwing patterns
- Strength & Conditioning Basics with
take-home exercise charts - Feedback Session with recommendations and next steps to improve your performance
GET STARTED
02
TWRSB Mini-Camps
4 Weekly immersive 3 Hour Training Sessions developing skill, ability and performance. We’ll use your benchmarks and spend the next 4 weeks advancing the athlete to the next level.
- Develop Power, Mobility & Athleticism with baseball specific strength & conditioning sessions.
- Hands-on Hitting & Pitching Coaching
- Develop on-field awareness and skill
- Rapsodo, ProPlay AI, Diamond Kinetics and other tools to analyze and coach player improvements on field and in training.
GET STARTED
03
Diamond Development
Our monthly training program for the player committed to continued development. 3 in-person and 3 remote training sessions every week will forge a player ready to play at the highest level.
- Advanced Hitting and Pitching Classes combining pro level coaching & tech
- Top tier workouts to develop the speed & power for competition at the highest level
- Our 360 Baseball tech solution uses slo-motion & 3-D cameras plus health science AI to keep you injury-free while adding performance.
GET STARTED