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Join the Pros as they host a series of training camps at PNC Field; home of your Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Have the chance to use our premium facilities to improve in all areas of your game and get tips from the players who have learned the best techniques. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the league.

There are spots open for the Winter sessions at PNC Field. Sessions are tailored to different positions. All sessions are available for both baseball and softball for all age groups.

NEWLY ADDED:

6- Week Series: Educational Lectures from 6pm - 7pm

Elbow Health - Dr. Grandizio, Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgeon - January 7th
Shoulder Health - Dr Tunis, Sports Medicine Physician and Dr Olsen, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon - January 14th
Core Stability - Athletic Trainers / Sports Medicine Physicians - January 21st
Hip Health - Dr. Seeley, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon - January 28th
Nutrition - Athletic Trainers - February 4th
Knee Health - Finalizing Surgeons - February 11th

Meet the Trainers:

Russ Canzler, Hitting Trainer

Russ is a Hazleton Area graduate who played 12 years of professional baseball, including time in the majors with the Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a four-time All-Star and the 2011 International League MVP.

Joe McCarthy, Hitting Trainer

Joe was a 2015 5th round pick of the Tampa Bay Rays out of the University of Virginia. He is currently playing with the 2017 Triple-A National Champions, Durham Bulls.

Jake McCarthy, Hitting Trainer

Jake is a graduate of Scranton High School and played at the University of Virginia. He was a member of the 2017 USA Team and the 29th overall draft pick by the Arizona Diamondacks.

Matt Wotherspoon, Pitching Trainer

Born in Mountain Top, PA and a graduate of Crestwood High School, Matt was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2013 from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently plays with the Norfolk Tides.

Max Kranick, Pitching Trainer

Graduate of Valley View High School, Max was an 11th round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Pirates and is currently playing with the West Virginia Power.

Doug Davis, Defensive Trainer

Doug is a Bloomsburg native, a central Columbia High School graduate, Davis was selected in the ninth round of the 1984 First-Year Player Draft out of NC State and played professionally for 12 years. Davis began his coaching career in 1996, he won a New York Penn League title with Pittsfield in 1997, a South Atlantic League crown with Columbia in 1998 and was on the staff of the Florida Marlins when they won the World Series in 2003. His managerial mark is 515-484, including two seasons with Syracuse. Davis also spent seven seasons as the Minor League Field Coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays prior to joining the New York Yankees organization last year.

John Kranick, Trainer

John graduated Valley View High School in 2013, he currently works for the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Minor League Video Advance Assistant.

Check out the different sessions:

Winter Hitting Camp:
Train with the Pros - Winter Hitting
Session A - Mondays:
January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
February 4th & 11th
Times:
5:00pm - 6:30pm (Ages 7-12)
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Ages 13-17)

Session B - Wednesdays:
January 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
February 6th & 13th
Times:
5:00pm - 6:30pm (Ages 7-12)
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Ages 13-17)

Winter Hitting & Pitching Camp:
Train with the Pros - Winter Hitting and Pitching
Session A - Tuesdays:
Januaray 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
February 5th & 12th
Times:
5:00pm - 6:30pm (Ages 7-12)
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Ages 13-17)

Session B - Thursdays:
January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
February 7th & 14th
Times:
5:00pm - 6:30pm (Ages 7-12)
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Ages 13-17)

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Look for more information on our Facebook Page or by contacting Robby Judge at 570-558-4612.

Listen to what some of the trainers have to say about the facilities and the RailRiders University program.