Description
Come receive a pitching assessment in the world-class Pigpen Pitching Lab at Rice University, home of the 2003 National Champions. You will get full access to the same pitching technology that is used by Rice University pitchers and countless Major League baseball players to evaluate your biomechanics, ball flight metrics, and force application. Following the bullpen, you will receive all of the data that was gathered for your own analysis, to take to your own coaches, or to database for future lab assessments. Included in the lab assessment will also be high-speed video of every pitch at ball release. Additional lab assessment packages include a full consultation with a Rice coach and the analytics coordinator, to explain in totality all of the data that was collected from the kinematic sequencing, kinetic, and ball flight tracking systems. Furthermore, following a consultation, a final package will include a pre-pitching proprietary movement screen (developed by Rice University Strength and Conditioning coach, Rick Karasch) and an individualized throwing program based upon all of the information collected during the screening and the lab assessment.
The Pigpen Pitching Lab at Rice University leverages all of the following technologies to bring objective feedback to every pitch:
- Trackman - an installed radar system so that all of your pitch metrics (velocity, spin rate, spin efficiency, pitch tilt, induced vertical break, horizontal break, release point, etc.) will be tracked on a pitch-by-pitch basis.
- KinaTrax - a synchronized multi-camera, markerless motion capture system that allows for 3D reconstruction of your delivery to evaluate your individual biomechanics, and compare them against elite deliveries.
- AMTI - a force plate-instrumented pitching mound to capture ground-reaction force under each foot on each pitch.
- Edgertronic - an extreme-high speed camera to get the most granular view of every pitch at ball release.
Dates
November 13, 17, 20, and 27
December 1,4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, and 29
January 8, 12, 15, 19, and 22
*Other dates/times can be arranged directly with Justin Aspegren by email ja127@rice.edu after signing up for one of the posted dates.
Cost
$375.00
Add-Ons
Professional Consultation - $375. Following the lab assessment, via Zoom or in-person, in conjunction with the Rice Baseball Analytics Coordinator, we will explain every piece of data in the lab assessment. Following the consultation, you will understand the sequencing of every joint in your body during your delivery; your force application and how to better leverage the ground in your delivery; all of the pitch metrics behind every pitch in your arsenal to understand the "what" and "why" of your ball movement, spin, and release; and by examining ball release in high-speed you can understand how your different pitch grips are affecting velocity and pitch shape.
Elite Screening - $250. The Elite Screening will include a pre-pitching proprietary movement screen (developed by Rice University Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rick Karasch) and an individualized throwing program based upon all of the information collected during both the screening and the lab assessment. Compiling all of the data from the movement screen and the lab assessment will allow us to build you a personalized throwing progression from correctives to movement prep, and from pre-throwing exercises and drills all the way to post-throwing arm care to put you in the best position to perform well.
Camp Philosophy
The growth and success of Rice Baseball Camps are primarily due to the baseball teams long history of success on the diamond. This history includes 197 players drafted by the MLB, 7 College World Series Appearances, and 1 National Championship. Head coach Jose Cruz Jr., a graduate of Rice University and 12-Year Major-Leaguer, will be in attendance for all of our camps. Our ultimate goal is to provide our knowledge and expertise to help grow each individuals love for the game of baseball.
What to Bring
Baseball glove, spikes, turfs - pitching on the AMTI Instrumented Pitching Mound requires turfs only
Meals
Meals will NOT be provided.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, all camp activities will remain at Reckling Park in the indoor pitching and hitting facilities.
Check-In
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
Directions/Location
Reckling Park located on the Rice University Campus at 6100 Main. Primary entrances are #8 off University Boulevard or #18 off Rice Boulevard. Rice University Campus Map
Reckling Park
6100 Main St
Houston, TX 77005
Directions
The best way to get to Reckling Park is to enter the Rice University campus via Entrance 8 at the intersection of University and Stockton Boulevards. Once on campus, there will be a road about 30 yards from the entrance to your right next to the new Moody Center. Turn right down that road and it will take you in front of Reckling. Please follow that road until you reach an old tennis court located down the left-field line that has been converted into a parking lot. Camper pick-up and drop-off will take place in this parking lot, now called West Lot 6. Parking beyond drop-off and pick-up in this lot will not be allowed. You will be subject to ticketing/towing if you remain in this lot for the duration of camp.
If you wish to stay to watch camp and need to park, you have several options. You may park in West Lot 1 and/or the Moody Lot for $1 per 15 minutes or $12 max per day. Please note with this option that you will have to pay each time you exit and re-enter this lot. There is additional parking for a flat rate of $1.00 in the Greenbriar Lot on the West Side of the football stadium.
Concussion Information for Parents
Please click on the link and read through the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents put together by the CDCs Heads Up program. Concussion Fact Sheet
Refund Policy
Cancellation permitted up to 48 hours before the lab assessment. Full refund will be issued.
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
Questions? Please contact Justin Aspegren Email: ja127@rice.edu
12/26/23 - 12/28/23
$300.00
Rice Baseball 3-Day Winter Camp 1
Location: Reckling Park at Rice University - 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Registration Ends: 12/26/2023
Ages: 6-13 (must be 8th grade or below) | Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 12:20pm
Description
Come visit us at historic Reckling Park, home of the 2003 National Champions. Our 3-Day camp provides an excellent opportunity for youth players to improve their skillset and love of the game. Participants will work with the Rice coaching staff, current and former Rice Baseball players, and other quality instructors. This camp will be similar to our summer camps, consisting of organized and high-energy instructional stations. Each camper will be grouped according to age and travel through different stations with their assigned coach. Monday will be an evaluation and skill instruction day. Tuesday and Wednesday will consist of various fundamental skill set stations covering all facets of the game. Tuesday and Wednesday will involve a lot of competition along with live coach-pitched games. There will be plenty of awards and prizes given out each day to the top campers. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and watch.
Cost
$300.00 per Camper
Times
9:00am - 12:20pm Daily
Pick up: 12:25pm
What to Bring
Baseball cap, bat, glove, cleats, tennis shoes and a water bottle. Optional: Spending money for concessions (light snacks and drinks).
Meals
Lunch will not be provided, but snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
*Water coolers will be available throughout camp.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, all camp activities will remain at Reckling Park in the indoor pitching and hitting facilities.
Check-In
Check-in will start at 8:15 am. Campers can be dropped off near the backside of Tudor Fieldhouse over near the left-field line of Reckling Park. Once you enter the stadium through the double gates located down the left-field line, campers will head to the stadium seating behind home plate. There, they will sit with their assigned team and group coach. The teams will be determined beforehand and will be sent out via email.
Location
The Rice Owls Baseball Camps will be conducted at Reckling Park, home of the 2003 NCAA World Series Champions. Since its opening day in February of 2000, this state-of-the-art facility has ranked as one of the top venues in college baseball. Reckling Park is located on the Rice University Campus at 6100 Main St. Primary entrances are #8 off University Boulevard or #18 off Rice Boulevard. Rice University Campus Map
Parking Information
The best way to get to Reckling Park is to enter the Rice University campus via Entrance 8 at the intersection of University and Stockton Boulevards. Once on campus, there will be a road about 30 yards from the entrance to your right next to the new Moody Center. Turn right down that road and it will take you in front of Reckling. Please follow that road until you reach an old tennis court located down the left-field line that has been converted into a parking lot. Camper pick-up and drop-off will take place in this parking lot, now called West Lot 6. Parking beyond drop-off and pick-up in this lot will not be allowed. You will be subject to ticketing/towing if you remain in this lot for the duration of camp.
If you wish to stay to watch camp and need to park, you have several options. You may park in West Lot 1 and/or the Moody Lot for $1 per 15 minutes or $12 max per day. Please note with this option that you will have to pay each time you exit and re-enter this lot. There is additional parking for a flat rate of $1.00 in the Greenbriar Lot on the West Side of the football stadium.
Accommodations
Please make sure you mention you would like the Rice Rate in order to receive our discounted hotel prices.
Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center
713.796.0080
6580 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Parris Patrick
Residence Inn by Marriott
713.660.7993
7710 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: George Hernandez
Wyndham Houston - Medical Center Hotel & Suites
713.577.1246
6800 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Ty Zaker
Courtyard Marriott Medical Center
713.668.4500
7702 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Hampton Inn & Suites Medical Center
713.797.0040
1715 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054
Concussion Information for Parents
Please click on the link and read through the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents put together by the CDC's Heads Up program. Concussion Fact Sheet
Note: Athletic trainer will be on site during camp hours.
Refund Policy
Contact Information
Questions? Please contact rh65@rice.edu & Bryankirby@rice.edu
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
01/02/24 - 01/04/24
$300.00
Rice Baseball 3-Day Winter Camp 2
Location: Reckling Park at Rice University - 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Registration Ends: 01/02/2024
Ages: 6-13 (must be 8th grade or below) | Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 12:20pm
Description
Come visit us at historic Reckling Park, home of the 2003 National Champions. Our 3-Day camp provides an excellent opportunity for youth players to improve their skillset and love of the game. Participants will work with the Rice coaching staff, current and former Rice Baseball players, and other quality instructors. This camp will be similar to our summer camps, consisting of organized and high-energy instructional stations. Each camper will be grouped according to age and travel through different stations with their assigned coach. Monday will be an evaluation and skill instruction day. Tuesday and Wednesday will consist of various fundamental skill set stations covering all facets of the game. Tuesday and Wednesday will involve a lot of competition along with live coach-pitched games. There will be plenty of awards and prizes given out each day to the top campers. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and watch.
Cost
$300.00 per Camper
Times
9:00am - 12:20pm Daily
Pick up: 12:25pm
What to Bring
Baseball cap, bat, glove, cleats, tennis shoes and a water bottle. Optional: Spending money for concessions (light snacks and drinks).
Meals
Lunch will not be provided, but snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
*Water coolers will be available throughout camp.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, all camp activities will remain at Reckling Park in the indoor pitching and hitting facilities.
Check-In
Check-in will start at 8:15 am. Campers can be dropped off near the backside of Tudor Fieldhouse over near the left-field line of Reckling Park. Once you enter the stadium through the double gates located down the left-field line, campers will head to the stadium seating behind home plate. There, they will sit with their assigned team and group coach. The teams will be determined beforehand and will be sent out via email.
Location
The Rice Owls Baseball Camps will be conducted at Reckling Park, home of the 2003 NCAA World Series Champions. Since its opening day in February of 2000, this state-of-the-art facility has ranked as one of the top venues in college baseball. Reckling Park is located on the Rice University Campus at 6100 Main St. Primary entrances are #8 off University Boulevard or #18 off Rice Boulevard. Rice University Campus Map
Parking Information
The best way to get to Reckling Park is to enter the Rice University campus via Entrance 8 at the intersection of University and Stockton Boulevards. Once on campus, there will be a road about 30 yards from the entrance to your right next to the new Moody Center. Turn right down that road and it will take you in front of Reckling. Please follow that road until you reach an old tennis court located down the left-field line that has been converted into a parking lot. Camper pick-up and drop-off will take place in this parking lot, now called West Lot 6. Parking beyond drop-off and pick-up in this lot will not be allowed. You will be subject to ticketing/towing if you remain in this lot for the duration of camp.
If you wish to stay to watch camp and need to park, you have several options. You may park in West Lot 1 and/or the Moody Lot for $1 per 15 minutes or $12 max per day. Please note with this option that you will have to pay each time you exit and re-enter this lot. There is additional parking for a flat rate of $1.00 in the Greenbriar Lot on the West Side of the football stadium.
Accommodations
Please make sure you mention you would like the Rice Rate in order to receive our discounted hotel prices.
Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center
713.796.0080
6580 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Parris Patrick
Residence Inn by Marriott
713.660.7993
7710 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: George Hernandez
Wyndham Houston - Medical Center Hotel & Suites
713.577.1246
6800 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Ty Zaker
Courtyard Marriott Medical Center
713.668.4500
7702 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Hampton Inn & Suites Medical Center
713.797.0040
1715 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054
Concussion Information for Parents
Please click on the link and read through the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents put together by the CDC's Heads Up program. Concussion Fact Sheet
Note: Athletic trainer will be on site during camp hours.
Refund Policy
Contact Information
Questions? Please contact rh65@rice.edu & Bryankirby@rice.edu
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
01/20/24 - 01/20/24
$215.00
Winter Elite Prospect Camp
Location: Reckling Park at Rice University - 1968 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Registration Ends: 01/18/2024
Grade: 9-12| Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 9:00pm
Description
All players are invited to attend our Prospect Camp at Rice University. This camp is an opportunity for High School, Juco, and Transfer Portal players to receive instruction and an evaluation from the Rice baseball coaching staff. Our coaching staff will evaluate each position player based on a defensive skill session, batting practice on the field, and a 40-yard dash. Based on how many pitchers we have, live or coach-pitched simulation games will be played in the afternoon. Each pitcher will be evaluated based on a live bullpen session on the field using our Trackman V3 Stadium system. The Trackman metrics will include velocity, spin rate, horizontal and vertical break, approach angle, tilt, extension, etc. Pitchers will also be evaluated based on their overall command and presence on the mound. All camp activities will be conducted at Rices Reckling Park. Our Prospect Camps are the best way for elite players to show their skills to our coaching staff. Rice Showcase Camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
Camp is limited to 50 participants.
Check-In
Check In begins at 8:30am
What to Bring
Cleats, gloves, bats, batting gloves, helmets, catchers' equipment, turfs, water bottle, etc.
Meals
Lunch will be provided.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, all camp activities will remain at Reckling Park in the indoor pitching and hitting facilities.
Directions to Reckling Park
The Rice Owls Baseball Camps will be conducted at Reckling Park, home of the 2003 NCAA World Series Champions. Since its opening day in February of 2000, this state-of-the-art facility has ranked as one of the top venues in college baseball. Amenities include spacious chairback seating with cupholders, locker rooms for umpires, home and visiting clubhouses, private luxury suites, a fully equipped weight room, state-of-the-art Daktronics Video board, Trackman V3 Stadium System, 7,000 square foot batting barn, and brand new pitching lab facility.
Reckling Park is located on the Rice University Campus at 6100 Main. Primary entrances are #8 off University Boulevard or #18 off Rice Boulevard. Click here for map/directions
Parking Information
The best way to get to Reckling Park is to enter the Rice University campus via Entrance 8 at the intersection of University and Stockton Boulevards. Once on campus, there will be a road about 30 yards from the entrance to your right, next to the new Moody Center. Turn right down that road and it will take you in front of Reckling.
Accommodations
Please make sure you mention you would like the Rice Rate in order to receive our discounted hotel prices.
Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center
713.796.0080
6580 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Parris Patrick
Residence Inn by Marriott
713.660.7993
7710 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: George Hernandez
Wyndham Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
713.577.1246
6800 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Contact: Ty Zaker
Courtyard Marriott Medical Center
713.668.4500
7702 Main St. Houston, TX 77030
Hampton Inn & Suites Medical Center
713.797.0040
1715 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054
Concussion Information for Parents
Please click on the link and read through the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents put together by the CDCs Heads Up program. Concussion Fact Sheet
Refund Policy
Only camp credit for future events is granted for cancellations. Refunds are granted on a case-by-case basis only. Cancellations received within 72 hours of the start of the event will not be granted refunds regardless of circumstance.
Questions? Contact Justin Aspegren, ja127@rice.edu
