John Peabody made history as the first-ever nationally ranked 12-year-old and went on to become a High School All-American, earning scholarship offers from legends like Tony Gwynn, Augie Garrido, and Turtle Thomas before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2003. After an injury-shortened playing career, he founded Peabody Hitting Development in 2007, transforming dozens of elite athletes—including a 1st Overall MLB Draft Pick and multiple NCAA Baseball and Softball National Champions.

JP’s rare combination of amateur and professional experience allows him to relate to players at every level. No matter where a player is—or where they aspire to go—JP has been there. He doesn’t just teach swings; he teaches hitting. Step into his cage, and you get better.

John Peabody doesn't babysit hitters-he builds them. If you train with him, you get better. JP holds hitters to a standard most coaches are scared to demand. That's why his list of players looks the way it does— full of athletes who bought in, put in the work, and transformed. He doesn't promise easy. He delivers better.

• Mickey Moniak (Angels)

• Mikey Romero (Red Sox)

• Casey Schmitt (Giants)

• Sydney Romero (Univ of Oklahoma)

• Jordan Thompson (LSU/Dodgers)

• Tyler Wade (Padres)

• Kinzie Hansen (Univ of Oklahoma)

• Tommy Pham (Mets)

• Brett Sullivan (Padres)

• Jake Cronenworth (Padres)

• Ali Aguilar (Univ of Washington)

• Seby Zavala (White Sox)

• Michael Toglia (Rockies)

• Nick Allen (A’s)

• Kyle Stowers (Orioles)

• Brandon Dixon (Padres)

• Fale Aviu (Univ of Oklahoma)

• Matt Ruddick (Mets)

• Trent Brooks (Indians)

• Jake Gatewood (Angels)

• Jayson Gonzalez (White Sox)

• Garrett Stubbs (Phillies)

• Phil Evans (Yankees)

• Megan Faraimo (UCLA)

• Mark Contreras (Twins)

• Murphy Stehly (Nationals)

• Gaige Howard (Dodgers)

• Kaitlyn Farley (Ohio State)

• Austin Nola (Padres)

Each player working with JP receives a fully customized, step-by-step hitting program designed to maximize strengths, address weaknesses, and ensure measurable progress. Sessions leverage cutting-edge tools, including slow-motion cameras and Blast Motion bat sensors, to provide precise feedback on swing mechanics, bat speed, and body positioning.

Beyond mechanics, JP places equal emphasis on the mental and strategic aspects of hitting. He teaches hitters how to stay confident, focused, and composed under pressure, guiding them to think—and react-strategically when it matters most.

John's rare ability to translate the technical, strategic, and mental elements of hitting into clear, actionable instruction sets him apart. Players of all levels benefit making him one of the most sought-after hitting coaches in the sport.