At D1 Bullpen, we offer training for young pitchers in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area.
Our programs are designed to help promising young baseball players achieve their goals of being successful varsity pitchers at both the high school and college level. Through continuous drill work and professional instruction, the program enables players to gain velocity and learn techniques to improve their performance and avoid injury.
PITCHING COACH AT D1 BULLPENS
EJ Moyer is the pitching instructor at D1 Bullpens. He has been the pitching instructor for the baseball program at Malvern Prep for the last 25 years. Throughout his career, he’s helped to develop major league draft picks, and even watched a former pitcher make his major league debut. EJ is committed to helping young pitchers develop their skills throughout their baseball careers.
INSTRUCTOR AT D1 BULLPENS
The purpose of D1 Bullpens is to develop promising young pitchers by improving arm strength, increasing arm whip, and to improve mechanics with core velocity drills. It is my belief, as well as the beliefs of Core Pitching Instructors around the country that it is better to teach body movements and to focus on inputs and not outputs. Because of these core principals, young pitchers in our programs increase velocity, improve the ability to locate pitches in the strike zone while reducing the risk of incurring significant arm injuries.
Pitchers will work out once or twice a week for an hour. All 6 bullet points mentioned bellow are essentials of the program for each workout. However, during the summer season, each pitcher needs to be aware of their work load with their summer organizations. Long toss and full-length bullpens can be adjusted to touch pens, 50 ft. pens, grips tossing, changeup or two or four seam grip throwing, or pickoff footwork and mechanics. Improvement in the areas mentioned are main throwing tasks involved in our 10-session summer program. However, maintaining health and still being able to compete in summer pitching activities is most important.
Sessions will be held at West Chester East High School Varsity and JV fields, just off of Paoli Pike. There will be 10 total sessions offered, with a rain week provided so that every pitcher is able to complete 10 sessions. The total cost of 10 sessions is $500.00 This six-week training program will begin on Tuesday, May 30th and extend through the week of July 17th – July 21st. July 25th and July 27th will be reserved for rain makeup dates and/or extra sessions. These extra sessions are built in for pitchers who are away at tournaments, family vacations or illness. Sessions will be scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. There will be 4-6 pitchers per session and catchers will be available to catch live pens.
In order to reserve your spot, we are asking for a non-refundable $100 deposit to our Venmo account @Edwin-MOYER or mail a check to D1Bullpens, 186 Race Street, Downingtown, Pa 19335.
“My son Josh has been working with EJ Moyer for a few years now. EJ’s attention to detail of the proper pitching mechanics as well as his ability to coach and explain everything so the young adolescent brain can understand it is second to none. EJ has been able to get Josh’s mechanics in sync and has transformed him from an average high school pitcher into a division one prospect. EJ has established a personal connection not only with my son but with all of his baseball students. EJ’s disciplined, yet encouraging approach teaches the importance of proper warm ups, throwing mechanics, nutrition, and mental focus. He preaches good habits for longevity to make the most of each pitcher’s potential, while helping to prevent injury. EJ believes in the abilities of all his players and never gives up on anyone. His commitment and interest in each individual player has ensured my son is in a much better position to succeed not just on the baseball field but in life. Working with EJ has greatly improved my son’s pitching and deepened his appreciation for what it takes to play baseball at the next level. It is rare to find a coach with this combination of attributes.”
– Marty P
“EJ is an extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled pitching coach. He has worked with my son, Benjamin, for the past three years supporting him both on and off the field. Benjamin has not only improved and gained confidence as a player, but also in his personal life. EJ’s emphasis on proper arm care has enabled Ben to pitch at a high level without experiencing arm injuries. His knowledge of the fundamentals of pitching and ability to develop those fundamentals in Ben as a pitcher are excellent, as a result Ben is confident that he can play and excel as a pitcher at the collegiate level. One of the most effective techniques EJ utilizes is the Core Velocity Training Program (which uses the lower half of the body to increase velocity, reduces arm stress, strengthens hip mobility). This technique was a complete change for Ben and has definitely improved his mechanics and velocity. As a parent, my only regret is not starting with EJ and utilizing this program earlier in Ben’s pitching career. ”
– Cari Jones // Mother of Ben Jones
“I have known EJ for almost 20 years and I always have respect for his dedication and his attention to detail and knowledge about pitching in helping pitchers become the best they can be. I have coached a number of his pitchers in college and they are always prepared for the college level and beyond. He truly cares for what is best for the pitchers he coaches. His detail and motivation are contagious for his pitchers to train day in and day out.”
Jerry Oakes // Elon pitching coach
“EJ and D1bullpens program helped turn me from an average high school pitcher into a Division 1 Arm. His commitment to me and other pitchers in the program is unmatched. He actually attended games I pitched in during the summer. I would recommend working with EJ to any pitcher looking to get to the next level.”
– Kyle Kearns // Future James Madison Pitcher
“My son Jordan has had the privilege of working with Chris Cowell since July 2016. I have no doubt in my mind that without Chris’s guidance and mentorship, Jordan would not have been able to excel at a nationally-ranked high school program like Malvern Prep, nor would he have received a four year scholarship offer to play Division 1 baseball at the University of Richmond. Chris’s attention to detail, customized training plan, and catching experience at the college and professional levels have been invaluable towards Jordan’s development. Thank you Chris! (And thank you EJ for introducing us to him!)”
– Corey D
“EJ’s experience and knowledge as a high school pitching coach transformed my son from an average high school sophomore pitcher that by junior year was a 1st Team All League selection who was recruited and signed as a D1 pitcher for a University that will provide him a first class athletic and academic experience. To top it off, all of this happened without injury thanks to EJ’s “healthy arm” commitment. I wish I knew EJ many years earlier.”
– Neil D
“EJ has the knowledge and motivation to take pitchers to the next level. His pitching program and teaching concepts are like nothing I’ve experienced before and I’m forever grateful that he explained and demonstrated these to me early in high school. As I prepare to enter my senior high school season, I feel that I am more than prepared to attack a college lineup thanks to what EJ has taught me.”
– Liam D
“Since I started working with Coach EJ I have seen a jump in my velocity as well as an end to arm injuries that use to be a constant bother. Two years ago I could not see myself pitching in college, but now I am doing just that.”
– Alex Ei
Ryan Barrow | Great Valley | Ursinus College
Nick Cugino | West Chester Henderson | Rowan University
Michael Happersett | Ridley High School | DeSales University
Matt Holgado | WC East High School | Scranton University
Ben Jones | Coatesville | West Chester University
Kyle Kearns | Rustin High School | James Madison
Michael Devenney | Downingtown East | Tulane University
Dylan Hansen | Downingtown East | Coastal Carolina
Drew Turner | Downingtown West | Univ of Pittsburgh
Coach EJ Moyer (Right)
