HITTING LESSONS
Hitting Lessons
At Northwest Nationals Training Facility, our hitting lessons are designed to help players of all ages and skill levels develop a confident, powerful, and consistent approach at the plate. Our experienced instructors focus on building proper swing mechanics, improving bat speed, strengthening pitch recognition, and developing a hitter’s mental approach to the game.
Each lesson is tailored to the individual athlete, providing personalized instruction and drills that translate directly to game performance. Whether a player is just beginning their baseball journey or preparing for high-level competition, our goal is to create a positive, challenging environment where athletes can grow their skills and confidence.
To ensure quality instruction and maximize player development, hitting lessons are limited to no more than two athletes per session. This small-group environment allows for individualized coaching, more repetitions, and focused attention tailored to each athlete’s needs.
Players will train using proven techniques, advanced technology, video analysis, and game-like reps to improve timing, balance, contact, and power. Lessons utilize HitTrax Pro, Blast Motion, and the Delay 4.0 Video Analysis System to provide real-time feedback and performance data including exit velocity, launch angle, bat speed, point of contact, and swing efficiency. These tools allow players and instructors to track progress, make data-driven adjustments, and create a more engaging, game-like training experience.
Training equipment utilized during lessons may include:
Authentic Short Bat - Wood
Authentic Flat Bat
Driveline Bat Speed Trainers (Barrel Load, Handle Load, Underload)
Driveline Short Bat
MARV Leather/Foam Lightweight Pro Pitching Machine Balls
Two Hack Attack Junior Pitching Machines
At Northwest Nationals Training Facility, we are committed to helping hitters maximize their potential and become more complete offensive players.
Brandon Cabrera
Brandon Cabrera serves as a Hitting and Outfield Coach at the Northwest Nationals Baseball and Softball Training Facility, bringing a strong combination of collegiate playing experience, offensive knowledge, and a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential. A graduate of Aloha High School in Aloha, Oregon, Cabrera continued his baseball career at Umpqua Community College and Lewis-Clark State College before finishing his collegiate career at Gonzaga University. Throughout his career, he developed into a talented hitter and outfielder while competing at multiple levels of college baseball.
Drawing from his experiences as a high school and collegiate athlete, Cabrera provides players with firsthand insight into the preparation, adjustments, and consistency required to succeed at the next level. His hitting instruction focuses on developing efficient swing mechanics, approach, timing, pitch recognition, bat speed, and overall offensive confidence. In the outfield, Cabrera emphasizes footwork, route efficiency, reads, throwing mechanics, communication, and the athletic skills necessary to become a complete defender.
Through individualized instruction and a detail-oriented approach, Cabrera helps athletes better understand their own movements and develop routines that translate their training into game performance. He places a strong emphasis on competing with confidence, having a plan at the plate, and developing the consistency necessary to perform in high-pressure situations.
Known for his energy, work ethic, and ability to connect with players, Cabrera is committed to creating a positive training environment where athletes are challenged to improve every day. His goal is to help Northwest Nationals players develop not only the physical tools to become better hitters and outfielders, but also the preparation, confidence, and competitive mindset needed to succeed both on and off the field.
