Ben Van Iderstine

Lead Hitting Instructor

Ben’s baseball career consisted of 4 years of college and 8 seasons in the professional ranks.

Played 2 years at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone Iowa. Graduated with a Business Diploma and hit .406 in sophomore season. Then went to Iowa State University. Hit over .300 both seasons and graduated with a Marketing Degree in 2000.
Signed first pro contract in Frontier League in 2001. In 2004 while playing in Northern League, signed by Milwaukee Brewers to minor league contract. Spent 2 seasons in Brewers Organization, hit .325 in High A, and .270 in AA.
Returned to Independent Professional ball in 2006, back to Northern League. Spent final 2 pro seasons in American Association.
Overall, played in 4 different Independent Pro Leagues and was an all-star in all 4 leagues. Over 8 professional season finished with a career batting average of .316.
Was also a member of Canadian National team in 2005, and 2006. Played in World Cup in Amsterdam in 2005, hitting .400 in the tournament. Also participated in Pre-Olympic Qualifier in Phoenix in 2005, and Olympic Qualifier in Cuba in 2006.
Played for Regina Red Sox in 2009 batting .338. Currently playing for 3x League Champion Regina Capitals of Qu’Appelle Valley Baseball League. MVP of league in 2011.
Has been lead hitting instructor at Inside Pitch Baseball Academy for the past 6 off-season training programs