J.P. Sportman
J.P. Sportman is a former professional baseball player and founder of JP3 Baseball, one of the nation's premier hitting development programs. A four-time All-NEC selection at Central Connecticut State University, Sportman was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 2014 MLB Draft. Today, he trains Major League players including Matt Chapman, Alex Bregman, Ramón Laureano, Richie Palacios, and Bobby Dalbec, while also working with many of the nation's top college and amateur hitters.
From 2024–2026, Sportman served as the head coach of the Detroit Tigers Scout Team under USA Prime National, leading one of the nation's premier showcase teams while helping develop elite high school players for success at the collegiate and professional levels.
Kevin Cron
Kevin Cron is a former professional baseball player and elite hitting instructor with extensive experience at the collegiate and professional levels. A standout at the University of Arizona, Cron earned All-American honors before being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2014 MLB Draft. He went on to play in Major League Baseball with the Diamondbacks and competed professionally in both the United States and Japan.
Today, Cron specializes in developing elite high school, collegiate, and professional hitters, providing advanced instruction in swing mechanics, offensive approach, game preparation, and performance at the plate. His experience competing and coaching at the highest levels of baseball gives athletes a unique opportunity to learn from one of the game's premier hitting instructors.
Hitting Seminar
Length: 3 Hours
Date: August 17th or 24th
Take your offensive game to the next level at the Northwest Summer League Hitting Seminar, an exclusive three-hour instructional seminar featuring J.P. Sportman and Kevin Cron.
Designed for Northwest Summer League athletes, this seminar provides an in-depth look at what it takes to become a complete hitter. Athletes will gain valuable insight into the techniques, routines, and mental approach used by elite players while learning practical drills they can immediately incorporate into their own training.
Topics:
Swing Mechanics
Offensive Approach
Timing
Pitch Recognition
Plate Discipline
Game-Ready Hitting Strategies
J.P. Sportman and Kevin Cron have competed and coached at the highest levels of baseball, bringing years of professional playing and coaching experience to this unique player development opportunity. Whether your goal is to improve consistency, increase power, or develop a more advanced approach at the plate, this seminar will provide the knowledge and tools to help elevate your game.
Private Hitting Lessons
Length: 1 Hour
Date: August 17th and 18th or 25th and 25th
Take your development beyond the seminar with exclusive Northwest Summer League Private Hitting Lessons featuring J.P. Sportman and Kevin Cron.
Each one-hour session is limited to just two athletes, providing a personalized training environment with individualized instruction, detailed swing analysis, and immediate feedback. Athletes will receive hands-on coaching focused on their specific strengths, areas for improvement, and long-term development goals.
Instruction may include:
Swing mechanics and efficiency
Offensive approach and game planning
Timing and pitch recognition
Mechanical adjustments
Power development
Individualized hitting routines
College and professional-level preparation
Whether you're looking to become a more consistent hitter, increase your power, refine your approach at the plate, or prepare for the next level, these lessons offer a unique opportunity to learn from two coaches who have competed and coached at the highest levels of baseball.