The Signorelli Company Announces Addition of D-Bat Baseball and Softball Academy at Valley Ranch

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – The Signorelli Company announces the sale of 1.31- acres of land for a 15,000-square-foot indoor D-BAT baseball and softball training facility at Valley Ranch Crossing. Slated to open summer 2025, the state-of-the-art baseball and softball academy will offer lessons, camps, workshops, event space, cage rentals, a fully stocked pro shop and monthly memberships for players at all levels seeking high-quality sports training.

Located at 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. in Porter, Texas, this will be D-BAT’s tenth location in the Greater Houston area, expanding the entertainment and recreational offerings within the Valley Ranch community.

“D-BAT brings a unique appeal to Valley Ranch with its blend of professional sports training and family-friendly activities for athletes and visitors alike,” said Greg Wattson, Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at The Signorelli Company. “This premier sports facility complements our vision for Valley Ranch as a hub for entertainment, active living and community engagement, and we’re excited to see it serve the area for years to come.”

Situated along I-69 just south of the Grand Parkway in Montgomery County, Valley Ranch Crossing is located at the main entrance of the 1,400-acre Valley Ranch mixed-use development. The community retail center serves a growing residential community of 1,500 single family homes and over 600 multi-family units and offers a variety of services and amenities, including financial, automotive and medical services, as well as food and beverage options.

D-BAT will provide families with a high-caliber space for recreation and to improve skills, whether through casual activities or advanced athletic training. This addition is particularly significant for young athletes preparing for league play, high school teams or even collegiate-level competition. “This new location is more than just a training center; it’s a gathering place for families and a resource for aspiring athletes,” said Kyle Griffis D-BAT Cofounder. “We’re thrilled to bring this unique offering to an area that’s seeing so much growth and community engagement.”

Valley Ranch Expands in East Montgomery County

The Valley Ranch community continues its rapid expansion to meet the dynamic growth of Montgomery County with new retail, entertainment and essential services. Recently announced projects include a new, state-of-the-art 210,000-square-foot convention center in the Valley Ranch Entertainment District and a Memorial Hermann Medical Group Clinic at Valley Ranch Town Center. The Marketplace at Valley Ranch, a 188-acre district, is slated to begin construction next year, and will feature 850,000 square feet of retail space, designed as an upscale, curated shopping and lifestyle destination.

When fully developed, the Valley Ranch Entertainment District will add approximately 1 million square feet to the Valley Ranch community and, along with the new convention venue, feature attractions including:

Cinemark Theater, 40,000 square feet;
Lumos, 45,000-square-foot high-tech entertainment venue opening Summer 2025;
The Hill at Valley Ranch, an outdoor, multi-purpose entertainment venue;
Randall Reed Stadium;
New Caney ISD Natatorium; and

Hope Media Group, corporate headquarters for Christian ministry with multiple media brands and state-of-the-art broadcast studios opening Summer 2025.

The Signorelli Company’s extensive development portfolio includes five additional master planned communities in Montgomery County and an expanding footprint across Greater Houston and Texas. Dozens of developments are in progress along with a future pipeline of more than 32,000 lots, including its transformative satellite city in Fort Bend County, Austin Point. This portfolio positions The Signorelli Company as a Texas leader in large-scale master-planned development, bringing dynamic, sustainable communities to life across the state.

For more details, visit www.signorellicompany.com.

For more about Valley Ranch Town Center, visit www.shopvrtc.com.

For more about D-BAT, visit https://www.dbatvalleyranch.com/