What is our Mission?
We help players realize their potential by combining relational, trust-based coaching with results-driven, analytical player development — all rooted in our calling to lead and mentor the next generation through the game.
Xabier Iparraguirre
- Owner
-Director of hitting
- Hitting Trainer
Hello!
My name is Xabi Iparraguirre and I am the founder and owner of the Lab Baseball Facility. I have been in baseball for my whole life and have been in college and professional baseball for 5+ years.
I have since decided to dedicate my life to helping young athletes grow and receive the opportunities that that game can provide.
I am very grateful for the opportunities that baseball has given me and want to help give those same opportunities to young athletes in my hometown of Bakersfield.
I take my role as mentor, coach, and facility owner with great responsibility, because I know the impact quality mentors can have on young people.
NIck Salas
-Director of Infield
- Assistant Hitting Trainer
Nick is a Bakersfield Native and graduate of Highland High school winning 2 Valley Championships. He was a 4-year starter at Cal state Bakersfield a a middle infielder. In his 2024 Senior Season Appeared in 52 games, starting 49 times, all at second base…Led team in batting average (.293), on-based percentage (.413), and walks (31) while ranking second in slugging percentage (.371)…Posted the 10th-longest streak of reaching base safely (25 games) in program history…Ranks Top 10 in CSUB Career history in several categories: walks (2nd, 98), games started (9th, 159), games played (10th, 168), hit by pitch (9th ,17), OB% (7th, .388), game started (9th, 159) assists (5th, 356).
He is now pursuing a career in Physical Therapy and also dedicating his time and knowledge to the next generation of baseball players in Bakersfield CA. He has been training kids privately and will continue to do so at The Lab.