Built for Real Results.

Led by Experience.

It’s Not About more work— It’s About the right work

Most athletes are training hard.
But they’re not always training right.

At Baseball Strong, everything we do is built from real experience at the highest level of baseball.

We don’t follow trends.
We follow proven systems that develop strong, healthy, high-performing athletes.

If you’re looking for a smarter, more strategic way to train — you’re in the right place.

Meet the Baseball strong Team

Jose Vazquez

Founder & Owner of baseball strong

A man with a shaved head wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and light-colored pants, sitting on a stool against a plain gray background.

• 22 years as a Major League Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coach (Texas Rangers & New York Mets)
• Former Strength Coach of the Year and certified MLB scout
• Rehabilitation Director at Eclipse Sports & Physical Rehabilitation
• Former professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals organization
• Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (University of Tennessee)
• Master’s in Physical Therapy (Nova Southeastern University)
• International speaker (U.S., Japan, Taiwan)
• Co-author of two books and multiple research studies
• BJJ Blackbelt

Passionate about helping athletes understand and meet the physical demands of baseball through education, open communication, and individualized support

Work With Jose
Work With Jose

Howard Kinsler

College Recruiting Support Administrator

• Decades of experience coaching, instructing, mentoring, and developing baseball players
• Works with youth, high school, collegiate, and professional baseball athletes
• Specializes in skill development, mental preparation, player development, and recruiting support
• Consults with baseball organizations to develop and implement skill development and mental management programs
• Experience leading seminars for players, coaches, and parents
• Father of Ian Kinsler, 14-year Major League Baseball player and 8-year Texas Ranger
• Actively involved in Ian Kinsler’s training, coaching, advocacy, and development pathway through high school, college, and professional baseball
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Psychology and Human Behavior from the University of Arizona
• 25 years of leadership and administrative experience with Arizona State Government

Passionate about helping athletes and families navigate player development, recruiting, and the mental side of baseball through education, advocacy, and intentional support.

Work with Howard
Work with Howard

Our Beliefs

We believe in honesty.
Families deserve clear communication, realistic guidance, and honest feedback about where their athlete is and what they need next.

We believe every player should be known.
No two athletes are the same. We take time to understand each player’s goals, strengths, challenges, injury history, and long-term development path.

We believe in individualized planning.
Athletes need more than generic workouts. They need a plan built around their body, their position, their goals, and their season.

We believe communication matters.
Ongoing communication and follow-up are a key part of development. Families should feel informed, supported, and confident in the process.

We believe experience should be shared.
Our goal is to pass on the knowledge, perspective, and professional baseball experience we’ve gained to help athletes and families make better decisions.

We believe in being available.
We value the relationship with each athlete and family, which is why we intentionally maintain a manageable number of families so we can serve them well.

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The baseball strong Promise

Jose and Howard work directly with athletes and families to guide the process.

Not guesswork. Not generic programs.

A clear plan built from real experience- designed for where your athlete is right now.

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FAQ

  • Baseball Strong primarily works with baseball athletes ages 13–22, including middle school, high school, college, select, and travel baseball players throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Programs are designed around the athlete’s age, development stage, movement quality, and long-term goals.

  • Yes. Many athletes come to Baseball Strong after experiencing arm pain, overuse issues, or previous injuries. Our approach focuses on movement quality, strength, recovery, and identifying problems before they become larger setbacks. We help athletes return to training safely while building a stronger foundation for long-term performance.

  • No. Baseball Strong is designed for both healthy athletes looking to improve performance and athletes working through recovery or injury prevention. Many families use Baseball Strong proactively to help athletes stay healthy, improve strength, and avoid common baseball overuse injuries.

  • Baseball Strong takes a complete athlete development approach built from over 20 years of experience at the Major League level. Led by former Texas Rangers and New York Mets Strength & Conditioning Coach Jose Vazquez, our programs go beyond generic workouts and one-size-fits-all training.

    We focus on strength, movement quality, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term development — helping baseball athletes train with purpose, stay healthy, and perform at a higher level. Every athlete receives a structured plan based on where they are currently and what they truly need to progress.

  • Yes. Programs are adjusted throughout the year based on the athlete’s schedule, workload, practices, games, and recovery needs. In-season training is designed to help athletes maintain strength, stay healthy, and continue performing without unnecessary fatigue or overload.

  • Baseball Strong serves baseball athletes throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Midlothian, Mansfield, Waxahachie, Arlington, and surrounding communities.

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