Baseball Lessons Near Melbourne, FL
Melbourne is one of the longest drives on this list, and the honest answer is that only St. Cloud makes sense from there: about 55 minutes straight west on US 192. Lessons are one-on-one with Coach Isaac Hess, a former professional pitcher.
The drive
- Where
- Weekdays: St. Cloud, about 55 minutes and about 43 miles from Melbourne.
- When
- Weekends: Extra Innings Orlando in east Orlando, about 85 minutes and about 68 miles from Melbourne.
- Length
- 1 hour per lesson, one-on-one.
- Focus
- Hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding and baseball IQ.
Drive times are estimates for typical traffic, from the middle of Melbourne. Your start point and rush hour change them. Check your own map before your first lesson.
Which day fits Melbourne families
Use weekdays in St. Cloud. The weekend location in east Orlando is more than an hour and a half from Melbourne and is not realistic for most families.
St. Cloud is the closer location from Melbourne.
Monday to Friday: St. Cloud
Route: US 192 west the whole way to St. Cloud.
Saturday and Sunday: Extra Innings Orlando
An indoor training facility in east Orlando, by appointment. Visit Extra Innings Orlando. CageList shows the details when you book. Route: I-95 and SR 528, then SR 417 and SR 408. Tolls. Long.
Making the trip worth it
US 192 connects Melbourne straight to St. Cloud, so the weekday route is simple even if it is long.
A trip of this length works best as a planned block: book several lessons in advance and prepay them on CageList.
Ask about a paired lesson to share the drive with another family.
How booking works
Book a single lesson, or book several in advance and prepay them, on CageList. You can also be paired with another player for a shared lesson. See the pricing page and meet Coach Isaac Hess.
Questions from Melbourne families
Is Orlando on weekends an option for Melbourne families?
It is possible but long, about an hour and a half. St. Cloud on weekdays, about 55 minutes on US 192, is the better choice.
Why would a Melbourne family drive this far?
Some families want one-on-one lessons with Coach Isaac Hess, a former professional pitcher. If that is you, book a first lesson and see whether it is worth the trip.
Can I book several lessons at once?
Yes. Book several in advance and prepay on CageList, or ask to be paired with another player for a shared lesson. There are no packs.
Need a batting cage on your own time? Cage rentals are on cagelist.com, not here. MADE gives lessons and does not rent cages.