"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball." Bill Veeck, Jr.
THZ offers clients multiple opportunities. Clients can purchase cage time, memberships, team instruction, individual instruct
Our Partners
About Us
Welcome to The Hitting Zone!!
The Hitting Zone is the premier training facility for baseball and softball players of all ages and skill levels. Our location is perfect for players in O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, and surrounding areas. Having eight total cages, pitching machines, pitching mounds, Hit Trax, and our renovated weight room, we have everything you need to improve your game. The Hitting Zone also offers top-of-the-line hitting, pitching, catching, defensive, and strength and conditioning instruction. Whether you're a recreational player or trying to excel at the highest levels, The Hitting Zone can help you achieve your goals. Have a team? Looking for team training or practice dates/times contact info@thehittingzonestl.com check out some of the teams that use our location for training in the 2023-2024 Season
USA Prime Missouri
We are dedicated to the development and mentorship of young men. We see potential and develop talent preparing student-athletes for college and professional-level play.
We provide the opportunity to showcase student athletes’ skills in front of college coaches and professional scouts with the goal of continuing their baseball careers at the big school level. We pride ourselves in teaching the game fairly, and respectfully while developing and challenging our players to play at their highest level.
We pride ourselves on providing the best value for you and your family, all while being one of the most successful organizations in St. Louis, Missouri.
We are USA Prime Missouri!
American Freedom
American Freedom has two teams that use THZ as their home for winter training. THZ has worked with Jeff Roth for 3 seasons and is excited to be working with Terry McQueen and his 16u AF team. McQueen has been at THZ in the past and we are happy to have his team back at THZ
American Freedom McQueen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/americanfreedomstl16u
St. Louis Chaos - 16u Roth
Jeff Roth, who is originally from Tulsa, Ok. has 17 years of experience coaching various sports (Softball, Baseball, Football, and Wrestling). Jeff has helped place 25+ athletes into all levels of collegiate programs. Jeff moved to St Louis, MO. in 2018 where he started coaching a 2nd year 12u 2008 team. Throughout his coaching career he has achieved many milestones. Jeff came to us from the Texas-based American Freedom organization. ,
18u Sluggers - Arnold
16u Select Fastpitch - Reese
Unity Fastpitch - 16u Slezak
Bad Boy Aces - Josh Stahl
THZ Partners with Dr. Scott Grogan of the Back Pain Center
https://www.ofallonchiropractor.com/services/
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Dr. Scott Grogan graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2011 and is a board-certified Chiropractic Physician. While at Logan he took advanced coursework earning his Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation in 2012. Dr. Grogan achieved his certification in full body Active Release Technique in 2011, giving him a unique approach to the treatment of patients by addressing not only the joints but also the surrounding soft tissue.
Dr. Grogan utilizes the joint-by-joint approach to patient care, realizing the importance of the kinetic chain, (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, etc.) and the impact it can have on the entire body. It is through functional analysis that he will locate the true dysfunction and source of the problem, to provide for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Through mobilization of the joints and placing a heavy emphasis on soft-tissue treatment and rehabilitation, it is his goal to provide fast, effective care, and empower the patient to take control of their own health.
THZ Partners with F5 Sports
https://pitchlogic.com/membership?aff=61
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The Hitting Zone has become a certified partner with pitch logic by F5 Sports. Check out the link below for more information for pricing and details for pitch logic. https://pitchlogic.com/membership?aff=61 If you are a team or individual we can help you. For more information please contact Mitch Thomas at info@thehittingzonestl.com
THZ has partnered with Pocket Path
https://pocketpath.com/
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The Hitting Zone has partnered with Pocket Path and is excited to offer your athlete a solution to arm path and arm health. Check out the following link from the Owner/Inventor of Pocket Path https://youtu.be/TASBmDLErik
Pocket Path can be used for softball and baseball players. Not a pitcher that is ok. Pocket Path is for all athletes. THZ has an exclusive code you can use for your own personal Pocket Path. Pocket Path also offers programs for families that are seeking routines outside of personal training
THZ has the Pocket Path Kit in hand. If you wish to order please check out PocketPath.com and use CODE THZ15 at check out to receive 15% off each bundle purchased
For more information please contact Mitch Thomas at info@thehittingzonestl.com
THZ has partnered with Krato Sports
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The Hitting Zone has partnered with Krato Sports to provide a cost-effective way to change the way you train.
THE DESIGN
The Krato bat weight is designed to put the weight on the hands which will create a better hand and bat path while keeping your hands inside the ball. With the ability to use weights that have never been possible until now, the Krato bat weight will increase hand speed, bat speed, and exit velocity.
Our weights are secure onto the bat just above the hands. Decreasing the amount of leverage placed on the hands allows the player to execute the movements correctly. The other with traditional training weights is that they only come in 2-3 varieties. Our weights for baseball bats range from 5-50 oz—making strength training available for all skill levels and ages.
click www.kratosports.com and use the code - hittingzonestl to receive a 10% discount. Orders over $99 receive free shipping.
Interestd in trying out Krato Bat Weights we do have several weights you can try. We have our athletes using this tool to feel the abilty to swing the barrel and to add to the overlaod underload training. Check em out. We built a custom pack to cover all ages.
For more information please contact Mitch Thomas at info@thehittingzonestl.com
Meet Our Instructors
Mitch Thomas
Jamal Hughes
Jamal Hughes
Baseball/Softball Hitting Instructor
16u Prime - Manager
17/18u - Manager
THZ Owner and Business Operations
Four-year varsity letterman at Ritenour Sr. High School in St. Louis, MO 1995-1998. Suburban North All-Conference – DH/IB Senior Season. He received a scholarship to play football and baseball at Missouri Western State College but was
Baseball/Softball Hitting Instructor
16u Prime - Manager
17/18u - Manager
THZ Owner and Business Operations
Four-year varsity letterman at Ritenour Sr. High School in St. Louis, MO 1995-1998. Suburban North All-Conference – DH/IB Senior Season. He received a scholarship to play football and baseball at Missouri Western State College but was unable to play out a college career due to injury. Moved back to St. Louis to complete a Culinary degree at Forest Park Community College. Mitch graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing and Sales Management.
Mitch, coacheed 8 seasons as an Assistant Coach at Washington University St. Louis NCAA D3 Softball. Wash U Softball has participated in 4 regional tournaments and received two University Athletic Association Coaching Staff of the Year award. While at Wash U eight Bears have garnered All-American honors. While at Wash U the team has been ranked in the top 30 6 of the 7 seasons. Spending several weeks ranked in the top 5.
Prior to THZ Mitch coached the St. Louis Lady Spikes and St. Louis Pride Softball teams for 8 seasons. 14 of 19 players who graduated have continued playing in college. Daughter Katlyn Thomas attended nationally ranked the University of Missouri St. Louis NCAA D2 on a softball scholarship. Her 2015 team was inducted into UMSL Hall of Fame.
Mitch is available for baseball and softball hitting, catching, and fielding lessons.
Jamal Hughes
Jamal Hughes
Jamal Hughes
Baseball Catching/Hitting Instrucr
Owner of Brickwall Catching
Coach Hughes was a 3 varsity letterman at Hazelwood Central High School from 2007-2011. He was a two time All-Conference Selection and helped lead his team to two district titles in his years there. After finishing high school, Jamal went on to play at Harris Stowe University
Baseball Catching/Hitting Instrucr
Owner of Brickwall Catching
Coach Hughes was a 3 varsity letterman at Hazelwood Central High School from 2007-2011. He was a two time All-Conference Selection and helped lead his team to two district titles in his years there. After finishing high school, Jamal went on to play at Harris Stowe University (2012-2013), Frank Phillips College (2013-2014), and SEMO's club baseball team (2014-2017). After graduating from SEMO with a degree in Business Management, Jamal went on to play for the Somerton Caneros in the Independent League.
Jamal is available for catching and hitting instruction.
Mike Eagen
Jamal Hughes
Theresa Decosty
Baseball Pitcher/Hitting Instructor
14u Tribe Assistant Coach
Owner of META Baseball
Coach Mike a varsity letterman at Hazelwood Central High School 2012 and 2013. He would continue his playing career for Coach Dug Bletcher at Lindenwood University. Mike, would transfer to Eckerd College and finish out his college playing career.
Mike is ava
Baseball Pitcher/Hitting Instructor
14u Tribe Assistant Coach
Owner of META Baseball
Coach Mike a varsity letterman at Hazelwood Central High School 2012 and 2013. He would continue his playing career for Coach Dug Bletcher at Lindenwood University. Mike, would transfer to Eckerd College and finish out his college playing career.
Mike is available for team training, pitching, hitting, fielding, mental development, and overall health awareness. Book with Coach Mike
Theresa Decosty
Theresa Decosty
Theresa Decosty
Softball Hitting Instructor/Slap Specialist
Coach Theresa attended Francis Howell High School. She was awarded a scholarship to play college softball at Jefferson College and then later on transferred to Columbia College. Theresa would have a chance while at Columbia College to advance and finish 2nd in the country in the NAIA World Ser
Softball Hitting Instructor/Slap Specialist
Coach Theresa attended Francis Howell High School. She was awarded a scholarship to play college softball at Jefferson College and then later on transferred to Columbia College. Theresa would have a chance while at Columbia College to advance and finish 2nd in the country in the NAIA World Series. She led her team to at the time record wins.
She was a 3X All-American, currently holds the stolen base record at JeffCo, and also received the Newcomer of the Year Award as apart of her college team. She had a career college batting average of .465.
Theresa is available for softball hitting/slapping instruction. To request instruction with Theresa, please email at info@thehittingzonestl.com
Kirsta Reese
Theresa Decosty
Kirsta Reese
Softball Hitting and Fielding Instructor
Strength and Conditioning
Krista Reese attended Christian High School in O'Fallon where she was a middle infielder and would also step in to pitch and catch for her team as needed. Krista had All-district honors all 4 years, team MVP her sophomore, junior, and senior year. She also was awarded the
Softball Hitting and Fielding Instructor
Strength and Conditioning
Krista Reese attended Christian High School in O'Fallon where she was a middle infielder and would also step in to pitch and catch for her team as needed. Krista had All-district honors all 4 years, team MVP her sophomore, junior, and senior year. She also was awarded the golden glove award her senior year. She was awarded a scholarship to play softball at Quincy University.
She started her Freshman year as a utility player playing both infield and outfield. After her sophomore year Krista suffered from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and had a major surgery, finishing off her career as a pinch runner. Through those last two years Krista became more educated on speed and agility training with her coaches. After she graduated college she joined and became a Level 1 CrossFit coach to help rebuild more strength in her shoulder. Krista enjoys staying connected to the game of softball by teaching the fundamentals and basics of hitting, fielding, agility, and strength and conditioning. Krista spends her day as a school counselor and strives to develop a positive relationship with her students so that they learn and develop the necessary skills to be a successful ballplayer and/ or person.
Krista is available for hitting, fielding, individual and team strength and conditioning. For more info contact info@thehittingzonestl.com
Cassie Cantu
Theresa Decosty
Kirsta Reese
Softball Hitting (Slap) and Fielding Instructor. Sports Health and Performance
Cassie attended Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, Texas. Cassie was a four-year letter winner and helped lead her team to four straight district titles. Played 2B and was a slapper for Flower Mound. Cassie earned a scholarship to NCAA D2 Ouachita Baptis
Softball Hitting (Slap) and Fielding Instructor. Sports Health and Performance
Cassie attended Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, Texas. Cassie was a four-year letter winner and helped lead her team to four straight district titles. Played 2B and was a slapper for Flower Mound. Cassie earned a scholarship to NCAA D2 Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia, AR. She continued to excel as infielder and slapper for the Tigers. Cassie started to switch hit for the Tigers but injury would pull her away from the field.
After graduation from Ouachita, Cassie pursued her commitment to health and performance by attending Parker College of Chiropractic. In 2023, she successfully graduated, seamlessly merging her softball experience with a deep understanding of biomechanics and musculoskeletal function. She gained extensive knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Today, as hitting, slapping, and fielding softball instructor, Cassie leverages her unique blend of athletics skills and chiropractic expertise to guide and inspire the next generation of softball players to experience
Jeremy Koenig
Jeremy Koenig
Jeremy Koenig
Hitting/Fielding Instructor
Athletic Enhancement Specialist
Jeremy was a two year varsity letterman at Fort Zumwalt North High School in 2009 and 2010. He helped lead his team to a 24-4 record and a district title in the 2010 season as well as being selected 2nd Team All GAC. Jeremy was then awarded a scholarship to play infield at Linden
Hitting/Fielding Instructor
Athletic Enhancement Specialist
Jeremy was a two year varsity letterman at Fort Zumwalt North High School in 2009 and 2010. He helped lead his team to a 24-4 record and a district title in the 2010 season as well as being selected 2nd Team All GAC. Jeremy was then awarded a scholarship to play infield at Lindenwood University from 2010-2011. After his baseball career at Lindenwood, Jeremy went on to finish his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Sports Performance. He has been the assistant coach for the Fort Zumwalt West Senior Legion baseball team for the past two seasons leading them to an overall record of 75-29.
Jeremy is available for baseball and softball hitting and infield instruction. Jeremy is also The Hitting Zone's in-house Sports Performance Trainer and is available Athletic Enhancement instruction and speed & agility training for all sports. To request instruction with Jeremy or set up Athletic Enhancement training, please email Jeremy at jkoenig@thehittingzonestl.com.
Dan Seddon
Jeremy Koenig
Jeremy Koenig
Baseball Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Instructor
Gashouse Baseball Director-Head Coach
Daniel Seddon was a 3 year varsity starter at Fort Zumwalt South where he helped the Bulldogs win a State Championship in 2009 and 2 district titles. He was an all-conference player in 2010 & 2011. From there Daniel attended Lindenwood University a
Baseball Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Instructor
Gashouse Baseball Director-Head Coach
Daniel Seddon was a 3 year varsity starter at Fort Zumwalt South where he helped the Bulldogs win a State Championship in 2009 and 2 district titles. He was an all-conference player in 2010 & 2011. From there Daniel attended Lindenwood University and St. Charles Community college, where injuries cut his seasons short. He finished out his career at UMSL, as a starting second baseman, leadoff hitter and two year starter.
After his playing career, Daniel jumped into coaching upon graduation from UMSL in 2015. Spending the next 5 years as a head coach and 2 as the Director of Stallions Baseball Club, Daniel oversaw any senior who wanted to continue their baseball career a position at the next level. Daniel’s unique playing and life experience has helped him connect with players at all levels and enjoys seeing his players succeed.
Daniel is available for Hitting, Pitching & Infield lessons and is a certified Strength Trainer (ACE CPT)
Contact dseddon14@gmail.com
Chris Wall
Jeremy Koenig
Chris Wall
Baseball and Pitching Instructor
Chris was a three year varsity letterman at Timberland HS where he earned 1st team all conference and district awards.
Chris attnded Columbia College where he would find success as a pitcher for CC. Chris would recieve 1st Team All-Academic all 4 years at CC. Chris also received 1st team all-AMC awards, AM
Baseball and Pitching Instructor
Chris was a three year varsity letterman at Timberland HS where he earned 1st team all conference and district awards.
Chris attnded Columbia College where he would find success as a pitcher for CC. Chris would recieve 1st Team All-Academic all 4 years at CC. Chris also received 1st team all-AMC awards, AMC pitcher of the week, and 2nd Team All NAIA. Chris would leave CC with a 26-7 record 2.41 ERA with 371 Strikeouts in 243 innings pitched.
Chris would finish out his college playing career at Mizzou where he would have 17 appearances for a 2-2 record struck out 33 in 26.1 innings.
Chris was close to be drafted as he competed in the draft league.
Chris is available for pitching and hitting lessons.
Contact Chris below
Tribe Baseball and Softball
Tribe Baseball
Tribe Baseball has merged with USA Prime Missouri
College Signees
2023 College Signeees Baseball
Gabe Duncan - Missouri Valley - NAIA
Tyler Godat - Westminster NCAA D3
2021 College Signees Softball
Kayden Tyler - St. Charles CC NJCAA - Missouri Valley NAIA
Kelly Allensworth - St. Charles CC NJCAA
Kate Nuemann - St. Charles CC NJCAA
2020 College Signees Softball
Rhyen Mills Jefferson College NJCAA
Dani Lindsay Jefferson College NJCAA
Kylie Avery Central Methodist NAIA
Paige Benhardt St. Charles CC NJCAA
Taylor Mueller Kaskaskia NJCAA
Eva Gannon - Westminster NCAA D3
2020 College Signee Baseball
Christian Harvey STLCC NJCAA
Pat Reckert Lindenwood NCAA D2
Austin Mayton Westminster NCAA D3
Brady Stephan Lindenwood NCAA D2
Ian Hammond STLCC NJCAA
Nick Glaser Fontbonne NCAA D3
Jackson Dearing Jefferson College NJCAA
Ryan Malzahn Southeast Missouri NCAA D1
Brennan Orf Southern Illinois Edwardsville NCAA D1
2019 College Signees Softball
Alena Leinauer Kaskaskia NJCAA
Jesse Tomson MacMurray NCAA D3
Logan Darrow Fontbonne NCAA D3
2018 College Signees Softball
Destinee Frost Lindenwood at Belleville NAIA
Mikala Guthrie Westminster NCAA D3
Maidson Malone Avila NAIA
Megan Meyers Rockhurst (Soccer) NCAA D2
THZ Alumni
Where the Best get Better
Baseball Alum
Logan Schwerdt - Harris Stowe
Nate Kemp - Missouri S&T
Nolan Leahy - Fontboone
Austin Mayton - Westminister
Brennan Thiesman - Central Methodist
Jack Lawton - State Fair Community College
Chase Krogman Chicago White Sox Draft Pick 2019
Brandon Kelly – Truman State
Brandon Ulm – SCCC
Alex Gausphol – Lindenwood
Justin Dirden – SEMO - FA signee with Houston Astros
Devin Williams - Milwaukee Brewers
Drew Kitson – STLCC – Longwood University – Mo Baptist
Gerrion Grim – Missouri – Jefferson College – Baltimore Orioles
Kory Carter - Truman State University
Kyle Vance - Jefferson College - Tiffin University
Nick Gauspohl - STLCC Meramec
Danny Biggs - MO Southern State University
Justin Fawcett - John Wood CC
Jordan White - Lewis & Clark CC
Kyle Case - Lewis & Clark CC
Alan Hall - Longview CC – Henderson State
Ryan Franklin - Longview CC - Central Methodist
Peter Wright - Longview CC
Nick Cessna - Westminster
Dan Gabler - Washburn University
Matt Mosley - Missouri S&T
Jake Hebert - Lewis & Clark CC
Robert Figueira - Lindenwood University
Jeremy Koenig - Lindenwood University
Andrew Schwaab - Crowder College- Mizzou
Mike Wilkinson - Maryville University
Austin Anderson - Lindenwood University
Eddie Sutton -Lindenwood University
John Downes - Lindenwood University
Zach Loraine -Lindenwood University - Coker College - St. Louis Cardinals Draft Pick
Alex Belew - Austin Peay State University
Branden Smith - Lindenwood University
Seth Donaldson -Truman State University
Softball Alum
Lily Arndt - Truman Univeristy
Sofia Birkenholz - Truman University
Abbie Danchus - Truman University
Mackenzie Hurst - St. Charles Community College
Kayden Tyler St. Charles Community College
Kate Neumann - St. Charles Community College
Kate Allensworth - St. Charles Community College
Rhyen Mills - Jeff Co
Dani Lindsay - Jeff Co
Paige Bernhardt - St. Charles CC
Eve Gannon - Westminster
Zoe Schulte - Iowa
Marissa Peek - Iowa
Destinee Frost - LU Belleville - Single Season HR record 22
Carol Ann Weiler – Lindenwood – Webster
Jesse Tomson – MacMurray
Mikayla Guthrie – Westminster
Taylor Bell – Willam Woods
Kelby Robinson – SEMO
Keighlan Cronin - Central Methodist
Desi Loyd - StlCC - Meremac
Logan Darrow - Fontbonne
Angel Badalamenti – Missouri Southern
Kaylee Gilbert – McKendree
Abi Corbett – Missouri Southern
Abby Tillotson – SEMO and Three Rivers
Shelby Femmer – Mo Baptist
Katlyn Thomas – UMSL
Nicolee Parish – Central Methodist
Lindsey Rendleman – Jefferson College
Alexis Spriggs – Webster
Natalie Rothmeyer – John Woods – Culver Stockton
Kayla Cox – SCCC
Kelsey Martin – Maryville
Shelby Roark – Central Methodist