Orlando Hitting Lessons & College Baseball Mentorship

Preparing players to Thrive at the next level

Hitting development, honest mentorship, and real guidance on the road to college baseball, from a former Division I and professional player who has walked the path you're on.

For serious high-school athletes and the parents who back them.

Train Different. Play Loose.

DeAmez “Mr. Stretch” Ross at the plate
DeAmez “Mr. Stretch” RossFounder · Former D1 & Pro
  • Division IFlorida State & UCF
  • ProfessionalNew Jersey Jackals
  • 2025Led the Big 12 in hits

Choose Your Path

Two ways to train with Stretch

Whether your athlete needs hands-on hitting lessons or a mentor to prepare for college baseball, there's a clear place to start.

Orlando, FLBook & pay online

In-Person Training

Private, one-on-one hitting lessons with hands-on reps and real-time feedback.

Best for

Players in the Orlando area who want hands-on reps and feedback

What you'll gain
  • Real-time feedback on every swing
  • One-on-one hitting work with Coach DeAmez
  • A clear plan for what to work on next

Remote hitting development is coming soon.

Portrait of DeAmez “Mr. Stretch” Ross, founder of Stretch Baseball
DeAmez RossMr. Stretch

About Stretch

From Florida State to the pros

I played Division I baseball at Florida State and UCF, where I led the Big 12 in hits and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2025, then played professionally with the New Jersey Jackals. Along the way I learned that talent only gets you so far. Confidence, discipline, and how you respond when things don't go your way matter as much as anything you do in the cage.

I started Stretch Baseball to be the mentor I wish I had: someone who has been where you're trying to go and gives you honest feedback, practical guidance, and the truth about what it takes to compete in college and keep earning your spot. I'm also proud to have been named to the 2026 Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team.

“Getting to the next level is one thing. Thriving there is another.”

The path

  1. Division IFlorida State University
  2. Division IUniversity of Central FloridaLed the Big 12 in hits (2025) · All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2025)
  3. ProfessionalNew Jersey JackalsFrontier League

Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team (2026)

Why Train With Stretch

Train different

Plenty of people can give hitting tips. Stretch Baseball pairs real hitting development with the mentorship that helps players and families navigate what comes next.

01

Recent, real experience

Division I and professional baseball, not decades ago. Guidance from someone who knows what the game looks like right now.

02

Feedback you can use

Specific, practical hitting feedback with drills that make sense. No vague tips, no one-size-fits-all fixes.

03

Mentorship beyond the field

Mindset, confidence, discipline, leadership, and accountability: the things that hold up when the game gets hard.

04

Honest college guidance

A realistic look at recruiting and the jump to college baseball. No promises, just the truth about what it takes.

College Ready Mentorship Program

Applications Open

The mentor I wish I had.

For serious high-school baseball players who want to reach the next level — and thrive when they get there.

More than hitting instruction. This is mentorship and personal development: 3 private 45-minute Zoom calls per month with me, built around your goals, your challenges, and the player and person you want to become.

What we work on

  • Mental performance, confidence, and handling failure
  • Discipline, accountability, and leadership
  • Personalized game plans to prepare for college baseball and the college transition
  • Individualized guidance based on each athlete's goals and challenges

How it works

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Apply

    Tell me about yourself, your baseball goals, and the challenges you're facing.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Free Zoom Call

    Meet with me for a free 20-minute introductory call to talk through your goals and see whether the mentorship is a good fit.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Build Your Plan

    If it's a good fit, I'll walk you through the personalized mentorship, pricing, expectations, and next steps.

Step 1

Apply for the College Ready Mentorship Program

It takes about five minutes. After you apply, you'll be able to schedule your free 20-minute Zoom call with me.

Parents: for athletes under 18, a parent or guardian completes this application with the athlete and joins the introductory call.

About the athlete

Parent / guardian

Goals

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Book Training

Ready to get to work?

Book a single private hitting lesson, or save with a 4-lesson package. Can't find a time? Send a request below.

Single Lesson

Single Private Hitting Lesson

$80/ 60 minutes

A one-on-one hitting lesson with Coach DeAmez. Pick an open time and pay securely when you book.

  • One 60-minute private lesson
  • Choose a day and time that works for you
  • Secure payment through Stripe
Book a Single Lesson

You'll choose a time on our secure booking page.

Orlando, FL — Training location confirmed with Coach DeAmez.

Cancellations: please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations within 24 hours are reviewed case by case. No cash refunds; eligible unused lessons receive training credit. See our Terms of Use.

Can't find a time?

Request a Training Session

Tell Coach DeAmez what works for your athlete, and you'll get a reply by email.

We use the information you provide to respond to your request and provide our services. See our Privacy Policy for details.

FAQ

Questions from parents & players

Straight answers to the questions families ask most.

Who is Stretch Baseball for?

Serious, committed high-school baseball players who want to compete in college, and the parents and guardians supporting them. This is not a recreational program.

Can you guarantee a scholarship or a college roster spot?

No, and no honest coach can. What Stretch Baseball offers is real development, honest feedback, and mentorship from someone who has played Division I and professional baseball.

How does Remote Hitting Development work?

Remote hitting development is coming soon. Stay tuned for enrollment details. When it launches, athletes will submit swing video and receive a personalized breakdown with actionable drills and feedback.

What does the College Ready Mentorship Program cover?

It’s mentorship and personal development, not just hitting instruction. Athletes get 3 private 45-minute Zoom calls per month with Coach DeAmez, focused on mental performance, confidence, and handling failure; discipline, accountability, and leadership; and a personalized game plan for college baseball and the college transition, built around each athlete’s goals and challenges. It starts with a short application, followed by a free 20-minute introductory Zoom call with Coach DeAmez. For athletes under 18, a parent or guardian joins that call.

Where does in-person training take place?

In Orlando, FL. The exact training location is confirmed with Coach DeAmez after you book. If you can’t find an open time online, send a training request and he’ll follow up.

How much does it cost?

A single 60-minute private hitting lesson is $80, paid securely online when you book. The 4-Lesson Hitting Package is $300 (four 60-minute lessons, a $20 savings), paid once through Stripe. All four lessons must be used within 90 days of purchase, and siblings can share the package. After payment is verified, Coach DeAmez emails you a private link to schedule your lessons. Mentorship investment is discussed during the free introductory call.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson. Cancellations within 24 hours are reviewed case by case by Coach DeAmez. A late cancellation may result in the loss of that lesson’s credit, but this is not automatic. There are no cash refunds for lessons. Eligible unused lessons receive training credit.

Get Started

Ready to train different?

Pick your path. Mentorship applications and in-person lesson booking are open now.

Train Different. Play Loose.

No program can promise a scholarship, roster spot, or college placement, and we won't. What we offer is honest mentorship and real development.