Assess. Train. Perform.
Fundamentally changing ballplayers into peak performers.
Based out of: Plymouth, Minnesota
What Does Defined Baseball Academy Do?
We create custom player development programs that help build strength, enhance mobility and grow players into Peak Performers.
Mission
Our mission is to develop and enrich the lives of baseball players - One pitch, One swing, One day at a time
COACHING SERVICES
16-Week Program Options
1:1 Lesson Packages
Group Lessons
Rapsodo Pitch Design
TESTIMONIALS
“Jacob is one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever had. He’s taken me under his wing and shared his knowledge from pro-ball I’ve never heard before. He finds ways to connect to his athletes no matter the circumstances. One of his greatest strengths has been to identify and correct uncommon mechanical issues. As soon as Jacob and I started working on my velocity, I instantly increased my velocity by 10 mph.”
— Zak Endres
North Dakota State University
“As a young player, we felt it was important our son build a strong fundamental base. Jacob helped him do just that. He has a way of simplifying the game that didn’t overcomplicate his thinking on the mound or delivery to the plate. It gave him the tools and confidence he needed to pitch safely, consistently and more accurately. Jacob is very perceptive to see and suggest subtle changes in our sons mechanics which creates immediate and impactful results. There are many wonderful coaches out there, but we feel fortunate to work with a real professional pitcher who could apply a career’s worth of experience into a young, developing player. We look forward to working with him for years to come!”
— Parent of 9yr Old Client
“I have been fortunate enough to work alongside Jacob for the past few years now and it has been a great learning experience. His greatest strength is his ability to communicate the most complex details into language that the kids can both understand and implement in the moment. More importantly, the kids have a ton of fun and show up excited to work with him every day.”
— Ben Moore
Head Coach, Gustavus Adolphus College
ABOUT ME
Who is Jacob Booden?
Hey, I’m Jacob Booden. I am a former professional pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. Was I highly scouted out of high school? No. Was I drafted out of college? No. Was I able to persevere through adversity, self doubt and create an opportunity for myself that some only dream of? Yes.
I am from the northern suburbs of Chicago and currently reside in Minneapolis, MN. Back in 2008, I signed my letter of intent to play baseball at Bradley University, where I went on to play for 4 years. Upon graduating from Bradley, I signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 as an UDFA (Undrafted Free Agent) which is when my professional career began.
