About Us

Sledgebats was founded with a clear mission: to develop better hitters through smarter training. At the heart of our company is Philip Ouellette, a former MLB baseball catcher who played for the San Francisco Giants in 1986. Signed as an amateur free agent in 1981 by legendary MLB scout George Genovese. Phil also played for the Mariners, Astros, Angles and Tigers organizations, gaining invaluable insights into the mechanics and discipline required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.

In 2005, George Genovese, frustrated by the inflated stats from advanced bat technology, he sought a way to spot elite hitters. Together, they recognized five key principles for hitting development: preserving a player’s unique swing, recognizing bat speed limits, emphasizing sweet spot contact, developing consistent swing planes, and maximizing ball exit speed through impact force. From this foundation, Sledgebats was born—engineering durable, portable training tools designed to provide instant feedback and enhance hitting skills for athletes of all ages.

With over 100 years of combined MLB hitting experience, 75 years as scouts, and extensive coaching credentials, the Sledgebats team rose to the challenge. They developed innovative equipment that improves swing planes, strengthens the body, and refines contact precision. Years of testing and refinement led to products that have become unrivaled, with proven success at all levels of the game—from youth leagues to the pros. 

Today, Sledgebats proudly supports youth clinics and honors George Genovese’s legacy, with his mantra “Hitters Are Made” emblazoned on our logo. We remain dedicated to empowering hitters worldwide, continuing the mission Genovese pursued until his passing in 2015.