Joey Myers — Hitting Performance Lab

D1 Fresno State baseball · Corrective Exercise Specialist · FMS Certified · Author, The Catapult Loading System · 39,000+ coaches and parents worldwide

Joey Myers is a science-based hitting coach who built Hitting Performance Lab on one premise: elite hitters move differently, and that difference is explainable through human movement science. Most coaches teach what they were taught. Myers went a different direction — and after 20+ years, 39,000+ email subscribers, and 400+ Amazon reviews on the Catapult Loading System book, the science has held up.

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What makes Joey Myers different from other hitting coaches?

Joey Myers built his hitting system from human movement science rather than coaching tradition. After playing D1 baseball at Fresno State (2000–2003), he recognized that the standard hitting cues — “stay back,” “hips before hands,” “swing down” — didn’t match what elite hitters actually do. So he studied anatomy, kinesiology, corrective exercise, the spinal engine model, and fascial X mechanics, then rebuilt a hitting system from the ground up.

That work became the Catapult Loading System — now an Amazon bestseller with 400+ reviews — and the foundation for everything taught at HPL. Additionally, Myers holds certifications most hitting coaches don’t: Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and Youth Fitness Specialist (IYCA). Those credentials aren’t decorative — they directly shape how HPL teaches hitters to produce force without compensating movement patterns that kill power.

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Why do coaches and parents come to HPL when other instruction has failed?

The most common reason is a hitter who works hard in practice but doesn’t transfer to games. For example, coaches and parents often arrive at HPL frustrated: they’ve done the YouTube breakdowns, hired private coaches, and bought the training gear. However, the hitter still isn’t producing in games what they’re capable of in the cage.

The reason is almost always the same: they’ve been working on isolated pieces without a connected system. Power is trained separately from contact. Contact is trained separately from timing. As a result, there’s no integration — no framework for why the mechanics work, and no bridge from the cage to the plate.

HPL solves the integration problem. Every course, every drill, and every training resource at HPL connects back to the three-layer system:

• Power — spinal coiling mechanics, load timing, and bat speed that holds under pressure (Catapult Loading System)
• Contact — barrel delivery, directional force, and the 4-step path from load to contact (Pitch-Plane Dominator)
• Timing — pitch recognition, reaction time, and in-game adjustments against velocity and movement (Reaction Time Mastery)

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What is the three-layer hitting system Joey Myers teaches?

The HPL hitting system is built on three connected layers — power, contact, and timing — and the human movement science that explains why each layer works. Most importantly, it teaches these layers as an integrated system rather than isolated skills, because that’s how elite hitters actually use them in game situations.

Power mechanics start with the spinal coiling load. Instead of the hip-dominant rotation most coaches teach, the HPL system uses a loaded spinal engine that produces rotational force from the thoracic spine outward — the same biomechanical chain used by every historically elite power hitter. Furthermore, this load pattern is trainable at any age and any strength level.

Contact mechanics focus on the barrel path and directional force into the hitting zone. The bat speed drills at HPL are built around a specific 4-step path that eliminates compensating movements — the same patterns that show up in HPL’s hitting mechanics experiments as the primary source of bat drag and contact loss.

Timing mechanics teach hitters how to recognize pitches earlier, move the decision window forward, and make real adjustments in-game rather than reverting under pressure. In other words, timing is not just a reaction — it’s a trainable skill with a systematic approach.

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What are Joey Myers’s credentials as a hitting coach?

Myers played D1 baseball at Fresno State and holds certifications in corrective exercise, functional movement, and youth fitness — credentials uncommon in the hitting instruction space. In addition to his performance background, he has 20+ years of experience coaching hitters from youth ball through Division 1 and professional baseball.

• D1 Baseball — Fresno State, 2000–2003
• Youth Fitness Specialist (YFS) — International Youth Conditioning Association
• Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) — National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified
• Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
• Member: American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
• Member: Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
• Partner: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
• 20+ years in corrective fitness and athletic performance

Gray Cook — the developer of the Functional Movement Screen — has spoken about Myers’s approach publicly. As one physical therapist wrote: “I went to some FMS courses and Gray Cook spoke highly of you. Your approach is truly the best because of your use of anatomy and kinesiology.” — Jay Finton, PT

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How many athletes and coaches has the HPL system helped?

The HPL community includes 39,000+ coaches and parents on the email list, with hitters in all 50 states and 40+ countries. These numbers reflect 20+ years of consistent publishing on baseball hitting mechanics, power development drills, and softball hitting instruction.

• 39,000+ coaches and parents on the HPL email list
• 20,000+ course downloads
• 400+ Amazon reviews on The Catapult Loading System (Amazon Bestseller)
• 400+ free blog posts covering every hitting problem
• Hitters in all 50 states and 40+ countries
• Players developed from youth ball through Division 1 and professional baseball

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Where should a new player or coach start with Hitting Performance Lab?

The best starting point depends on where you are in the process. First, if you want to identify exactly where the hitter’s system is breaking down before spending money on anything, the free Power Profile Quiz above takes 60 seconds and gives you a specific answer. That’s the fastest path to knowing what to focus on.

If you’re ready to start the system, War Room Lite is the best entry point: three complete courses covering power, contact, and timing for $1 to start. It’s the full intro system — not a preview or a teaser.

If you’re a coach or parent who wants a personalized training plan built around a specific athlete’s schedule, equipment, and workload, ByldrIQ Starter is $17 and takes 5 minutes to set up. It’s the fastest way to get an HPL-based training plan for a real athlete with real constraints.

And if you want to go deep on the science, start with The Catapult Loading System book. It’s the foundation the entire HPL system is built on.

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What do coaches and players say about the HPL hitting system?

“It may take some time but the rest of the world will eventually come around to understanding that with hitting the simple movements we are trying to explore and teach are the best. Many of mine are starting to achieve exit velocities that they never thought possible. Averages are up, power is up. I have three girls who will be playing D1, 6 playing D2, 2 going to Jucos this next fall.” — Ronny Weber, softball coach (via email)

“Myers is way out front. I’ve studied hitting and coached at DI and 3 levels and this approach blew me away with what I wasn’t seeing even though it was right in front of my face. It’s like going from earth is flat to earth is round.” — Dr. Tom Hanson, DI hitting coach and author of Heads-Up Baseball

“13 year pro ball player here. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos/emails and I couldn’t agree more with the mechanics and techniques that you teach. You’re on the right track to unlocking what it takes physically and mechanically to translate what the best in the world are doing every day.” — TGARCIA247, YouTube (13-year professional baseball player)

“I changed my 10yr old to this style midway through the season. He was batting .320 with no HRs. Last 30 games he batted .560 as a righty and .584 as a lefty with 5 HRs! He plays major ball! The difference it made with him was fun to watch!!!” — Jack A. Martin (via Facebook)

“I read your book the other day. Holy Sh!t!!! She was hitting around 68 EV with her squish bug, and jumped up to 75–78 regularly with weight transfer. It has to be in the low 80s now. Made a believer out of me real quick.” — Robert Donovan (via Facebook)

“I have read this book. A couple times to make sure I understand the science. It has changed my daughter’s life. Literally. Her metrics have gotten her several offers from college coaches without ever seeing her play a single game. She will now go to school for free.” — Robert Donovan (via Facebook)

“My son is 12 and has hit the ball over 280 feet several times already in the game. What I have noticed is how consistent his power has become. I played 10 years of professional baseball and I wish I could have used some of this advice.” — Sandy Arecena, 10-year professional baseball player (via email)

“Thank you so much for your help through your book T.C.L.S. I am 13 and weigh around 105 and I finally hit my first home run! It was the first time applying the new hitting mechanics when hitting live pitching.” — J.H., age 13 (via email)

“You’re the first I’ve seen to successfully articulate and adopt human movement into anything practical. These principles are the key for both performance and injury management.” — H. Orlando James, ATC, CSCS

“I am a Physical Therapist — your stuff in body movements is awesome. I went to some FMS courses and Gray Cook spoke highly of you. Your approach is truly the best because of your use of anatomy and kinesiology.” — Jay Finton, Physical Therapist (via email)

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Frequently asked questions about Joey Myers and HPL

Who is Joey Myers and what is Hitting Performance Lab?

Joey Myers is a science-based hitting coach, D1 baseball alumnus (Fresno State, 2000–2003), Corrective Exercise Specialist, and author of The Catapult Loading System. He founded Hitting Performance Lab (HPL) to teach hitting as a unified system based on human movement science rather than traditional coaching cues. Today HPL serves 39,000+ coaches and parents in all 50 states and 40+ countries.

What hitting system does Joey Myers teach at HPL?

The HPL system is built on three connected layers: power mechanics (spinal coiling and bat speed), contact mechanics (barrel path and directional force), and timing mechanics (pitch recognition and in-game adjustments). The foundation is the Catapult Loading System, an Amazon bestselling book with 400+ reviews that explains the human movement science behind each layer. Every HPL course and resource connects back to this three-layer framework.

Is the Catapult Loading System good for beginners or young hitters?

Yes — the Catapult Loading System is designed to be applied at any age and any strength level because it’s based on natural human movement patterns rather than athletic prerequisites. The system includes applications for youth hitters through high school and college players, and testimonials in the HPL community include players as young as 12 and parents working with young athletes for the first time.

Does Hitting Performance Lab have resources for softball hitters?

Yes. The HPL system applies equally to baseball and softball — the rotational mechanics, contact patterns, and timing frameworks work identically across both sports. Several HPL courses explicitly address softball instruction, and the HPL email list includes thousands of softball coaches and parents. The testimonial from Ronny Weber (multiple D1 softball signees) reflects the system’s impact in the softball community.

What are the best free resources from Hitting Performance Lab?

The free Power Profile Quiz (60 seconds) is the fastest starting point — it tells you whether the gap in your hitter’s system is in power, contact, or timing. Beyond that, HPL has 400+ free blog posts covering hitting mechanics, batting drills, timing, and player development. The free resources are designed to teach the system genuinely, not to tease it.

How is Joey Myers’s approach different from typical private hitting instruction?

Most private hitting instruction teaches what was taught to the coach — traditional cues passed down through baseball culture that often contradict what elite hitters actually do biomechanically. Joey Myers’s approach starts from the science: what does the body actually do to produce maximum rotational force with minimum compensation? The answer is the same across elite hitters historically, and HPL’s system teaches that pattern systematically rather than copying a specific player’s swing.

What is the best first paid program for a coach or parent new to HPL?

War Room Lite is the best entry point for most people — it covers power, contact, and timing in three complete courses for $1 to start. For coaches or parents who want a personalized training plan built around a specific athlete’s schedule and constraints, ByldrIQ Starter ($17) takes 5 minutes to set up and delivers an HPL-based plan immediately. Both programs are built on the Catapult Loading System framework.

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