Jace Baumann - General Manager/Instructor
Jace played college baseball at the University of Wisconsin – Stout, where he became a starting pitcher and team leader. He also played four years of collegiate summer baseball in the Northwoods League with the Wausau Woodchucks, including pitching in a game that helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. Jace then spent two years in independent baseball with the Utica Unicorns in the USPBL, earning multiple All-Star and All-League honors. He finished his playing Career in 2025, where he played for two different teams (Lake Country Dockhounds and Kansas City Monarchs) in the American Association. He had an ERA of 4.63 in 2025.
Jace’s career achievements include ranking 16th in career innings and 17th in career strikeouts at UW-Stout, as well as holding the program’s record for single-season ERA (1.47). He earned several awards during his high school career, including WBCA 1st Team All-State, District Player of the Year, and multiple scholar-athlete awards.
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Jace coaches because he enjoys helping athletes improve and grow their skills, drawing from his own experiences to teach and mentor players. One of his best coaching moments was watching his Crown College players win a conference championship, which was a fulfilling and emotional experience for him.
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Email: jace@thebassballcages.com
Ethan Habetler - Instructor
Born and raised in the suburbs of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Attended West De Pere high school and graduated in 2020. Started my college baseball career at South Suburban College where I collected 14 hits in 12 games including 2 triples and 4 doubles as a true freshman. I ended up transferring to Dallas-Brookhaven where I eventually got hurt. I transferred again to Crown College and have been here since the 2023 season. Last season I was awarded UMAC Honorable Mention after slashing .388/.488/.505. I spend my summers playing for a team back home called the Green Bay Blue Ribbons of the Wisconsin State League. I also had a brief stint with the Minot Hot Tots of the Northwoods Leauge. I am headed into my 5th and final season of college baseball in 2025 and will graduate with a degree in exercise science with a minor in pre-med.
I have experience head coaching travel baseball at the 14u level and have done so for 2 summers. I have been involved with Pitch 2 Pitch for almost a year now and mainly do hitting instruction for all ages. I am open to all ages!
My style of coaching varies with the age group, the younger the kid, the more I remind them that baseball is fun and do my best to make sure my time with them is enjoyable. For the 14-15 pre high school varsity range I tend to be a little more critical of movements to prepare them for high school varsity baseball. The 16-17 high school varsity baseball range for me is about being more particular and critical about movements and approaches to hitting to prepare them for college baseball.
“It's the little details that are vital, little things make big things happen” - John Wooden
Mack Crowley - Instructor
Born in Green Bay and attended Ashwaubenon High School graduating in 2022. Received All Conference honors for pitcher/ utility infielder.
After graduation, I began my college baseball career at Minnesota State as a starting pitcher. I will be entering my 3rd year as a starting pitcher this spring.
Pitched in the 2025 season going 8-0 with a 3.76 ERA and struck out 39 with 13 walks. Helped the Mavericks to a 51-8 overall record, the best record in program history. Selected All-Conference and CSC Academic All-District for academic and athletic excellence.
Pitched 3 summers in the Northwoods league. Including the Mankato Moondogs in 2023
(29.0 innings pitched, 2.48 ERA, received All-Star game votes), and Green Bay Rockers in 2024 and 2025.
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I have had many opportunities in my baseball career to instruct/mentor in youth baseball clinics over the years and have really enjoyed it. In my lessons, I will focus on fundamentals, proper mechanics, injury prevention, and mental approaches, all specifically tailored to age. I can use my knowledge and passion for the game to provide tools and strategies for development that can help reach your baseball goals. I am also able to teach pitching fielding /defense and general fielding/ defense
Mon - Fri
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Sunday
10:00 am - 9:00 PM
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10:00 am - 6:00 PM
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10:00 am - 6:00 PM
