- alex@buildingpros9.com
- +1 3864022802
From juniors just starting out to adults fine-tuning their craft, we have a program for you.
Join us and see why players at every level trust us to help them become the best version of themselves.
Introduce your young athlete to the joy of baseball with training that focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and confidence. Perfect for ages [specific age range], these sessions make learning the game fun and rewarding.
Hone your skills, improve your game IQ, and master advanced techniques. Ideal for players with experience, these classes challenge you to play smarter, faster, and better.
To inspire and empower individuals through the sport of baseball, creating a community where players of all levels can achieve their full potential both on and off the field.
Our mission is to cultivate a love for baseball by providing top-tier training, fostering sportsmanship, and building a supportive community that promotes excellence, perseverance, and respect.
My name is Alex Omar Echevarría Báez, and I am the founder of BuildingPros9. I was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1992. Growing up, my dad introduced my brother, Luis Omar Echevarría, and me to baseball at a very early age. I started playing at the age of 3 in Puerto Rico and quickly fell in love with the sport.
As I got older, I improved at the game and began dreaming of one day calling myself a professional player. I graduated from Pine Ridge High School in Florida, and as a senior, I became a stronger athlete and started attracting attention from scouts. After high school, I played for ASA College in New York. During my freshman year, the team ranked number 17 in Division 1 JUCO baseball. While playing there, I was scouted by MLB teams and even invited to a pre-draft tryout. Unfortunately, I wasn’t drafted, so I decided to continue my baseball journey at a four-year school.
After two years at ASA College, I transferred to Campbellsville University in Kentucky, where the team was ranked 12th in the nation in NAIA baseball. We had a solid squad, but during our 14th game of the season, my life took an unexpected turn. After tagging up at third base and reaching home plate, I collapsed. My heart rate had spiked to 285 beats per minute, and I was diagnosed with a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Over the next eight years, I underwent three heart procedures. Unfortunately, this condition prevented me from continuing to play baseball at a high level.
At the age of 22, with my dream of becoming a professional player out of reach, I began looking for ways to stay involved in the game I loved. I wanted to give the next generation of players the guidance and mentorship I felt I had needed during my own journey. My goal became clear: to help young athletes achieve their dreams by becoming the coach and mentor I once wished for.
Today, my focus is on elevating and enhancing players’ abilities in game situations, helping them develop to their fullest potential. I have studied the game extensively and become an elite, professional trainer dedicated to improving the five key tools every baseball player needs. Over the past eight years, I have coached, trained, and mentored athletes of all ages. Watching their development, success, and the bonds we’ve created has been deeply rewarding.
My experiences have shaped my coaching philosophy. I failed so that young athletes can succeed in this challenging sport. Book a lesson with me, and together we’ll help your young athlete quickly grow and excel in the game.
Alex Echevarria
Owner
