First and foremost I AM A TRAINER FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL! I make no promises to place your child on that travel team, high school team, or College team. I believe in hard work, dedication to your craft, and making no excuses for not doing well. Learn from your mistakes, as you will make many along the way to being the best you can be!!!!
"The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win."
-Roger Bannister, Olympic Athlete
Being a good baseball player takes a lot of time, dedication and patience.
It’s been a long-time belief of mine that you don’t go far in life without a lot of hard work and time spent refining your craft, whatever that may be. I have loved baseball since I was a child. Currently, my passion for the sport is carried on through training today’s youth to be able to get the most from themselves, while having a good time competing in America’s favorite pastime.
Playing baseball is more than just trying to win. Don’t get me wrong, I love to win, but playing a great game and seeing the team work well together can also be very satisfying. Watching baseball players progress is the best part of my business.
Whether it be high school, college or in professional baseball, the skills are the same, but the level at which those skills are utilized is what distinguishes one athlete from the next. Knowing how to set yourself above the rest is key to being a well-rounded athlete, therefore, I encourage my players to take their education seriously and work just as hard on their studies as they do on the field.
I look forward to working with you and your baseball player. Please give me a call or contact me through the contact form at the bottom of this page for private lessons or strength conditioning camp information.
Ernie Baker
Ernie Baker has been coaching baseball for 30 years in the Virginia area. He is a former player with the St. Louis Cardinals with his highest level of play being AAA. Ernie was a professional scout for three different organizations: St. Louis, Baltimore, and Kansas City. In addition, teaching and coaching baseball, Ernie has a master's degree in education.
I am currently offering private and group lessons at Competitive Edge Facility 3475 Lee Hill dr. Fredericksburg Va. 22408. Private lessons are $80 per hour or $40 per half hour. Please contact me for group rates.
BAKER'S BASEBALL SKILLS ACADEMY RUNS FROM SEPT. THROUGH APRIL 2024/25
Baker's Baseball/Softball academy are up and running at the Competitive Edge for ages 6-14 Contact me at erniebaker31@yahoo.com
2025 Summer strength and conditioning and skills boot camp location TBD
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. My wife and I are very grateful for having two healthy children. As a family we are working to help other families who face challenges in their lives. We help raise money by participating in the local walk to benefit the children at St. Jude's Research Hospital.