ONE PLAYER AT A TIME
Pro Hitting Baseball believes that instruction should be individualized and formed to the strengths and weaknesses of each player. We do not simply sit back and flip balls, we evaluate, instruct and develop each individual player.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Guillermo MartinezGuillermo played high school ball at Coral Park High School in Miami, Florida. He went on to play 3 years at South Alabama until he signed with the Florida Marlins in the 15th round of the 2006 draft. Guillermo was the MLB Hitting Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays 2019 - 2024.
- 3 years MiLB playing experience - 3 years independent ball playing experience - 6 years MiLB coaching experience - 1 year coordinating - 6 years MLB coaching experience Guillermo offers hitting evaluations and hitting lessons. He is currently away for season but will be back October 2025! Brad BeckBrad is a Knoxville native who played at Bearden High School. He began his collegiate career as a scholarship athlete at D1 Tennessee Tech, later transferring on scholarship to national D1 JUCO powerhouse Walters State, and finishing as a scholarship athlete at D1 UNC Asheville. After his collegiate career, he signed to play professionally in the Independant League for the Shreveport Sports.
Once his playing career ended he began coaching. Over the past 20 years he has helped develop more than 100+ players who've gone on to play in college and/or professionally. Athletes who've played for him laude his ability to teach grit, work ethic, and fierce competitiveness. He has a passion for working with youth baseball and softball players and developing them into resilient competitors with high character. Zach JoyceZach played at Farragut High School from 2014 - 2018 and then went on to play at Walters State Community College from 2018 - 2020. He was part of the 2019 Juco World Series Team as a freshman, 1.15 ERA as a freshman with a .89 WHIP. Zach finished his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee where he pitched from 2021 - 2023 where he was part of the 2023 College World Series Team after coming back from injury. Drafted by the Angels in 2023.
Zach will be offering small group strength and conditioning based on 12+ years of baseball specific training. Working on full body strength, power, and explosiveness. Adding in arm care and mobility programs for the athletes for a comprehensive plan for progress, health, and performance. Drew KorzybskiWith over 20+ years of experience in baseball, Drew played from the time he was 5 years old until he finished his college career. After pitching for two years at Cleveland State CC and two years at East Tennessee State University, he trained at Driveline Baseball in Seattle, Washington.
Career College Stats IP: 224 W-L: 19-13 ERA: 4.19 Ks: 156 2015 Led Team in Wins (5) 2016 First Team All-TCCAA Led Conference in IP (93.0) Led Team in Wins (8) and ERA (3.48) 2017 Made 4 conference starts 2.32 ERA with Plymouth Pilgrims of NECBL 2018 Led team in appearances (24) Led team in ERA (4.27) After his playing career, he began coaching at Hardin Valley Academy in the summer of 2018. In the 4 years was at HVA, their pitching staff improved in virtually every category: 2019 W-L: 22-14 IP: 234.0 ERA: 5.03 Ks: 230 BBs: 183 2021 W-L: 27-8 IP: 228.0 ERA: 3.25 Ks: 248 BBs: 109 2022 W-L: 19-12 IP: 214.0 ERA: 3.34 Ks: 251 BBs: 88 2023 W-L: 34-7 IP: 263.0 ERA: 2.25 Ks: 291 BBs: 109 Drew now works as the pitching coach for Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, TN. He also founded The Gas Station Baseball in 2021 where he works in person and online with high school, college and professional athletes. On top of his coaching experience, he has worked camps at Duke, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State and Auburn. Drew offers pitching lessons focused on arm care, velocity development, pitch design and recovery. |
Taylor McMurrayTaylor went to Gibbs High School in Corryton, TN where he lettered all four years playing. He started coaching in 2015 and is currently the coach for our 17U and 9U Prospects teams.
Taylor offers hitting lessons. Ty MorrisonTy signed out of Tiger High School located in Portland, Oregon with the Tampa Bay Rays in the 4th Round of the 2008 MLB Draft.
- 7 Years MiLB playing experience - 4 Years independent ball experience Ty offers hitting lessons. Kevin Steen Jr.Kevin has trained players for about 6 years on and off and has had a lot of success with kids of all ages. He's trained a top 30 perfect game prospect class of 2026 and looks forward to helping lots of kids with dreams come true whether it’s college or professional.
- Top 100 perfect game pitcher - 4 year high school starter - 2 time all district player - 2014 Boston Red Sox, 9th round - draft pick out of high school - Red Sox top 30 prospect Kevin offers pitching lessons. Blake WhittBlake went to South Doyle High School in Knoxville, TN where he had a 3 year starting career from 08' - 10' and was All District Catcher both his Junior and Senior years. He continued his playing career for 2 years at Hiwassee College before playing in the Frontier Independent League from 12' - 14' for the Southern Illinois Miners as a catcher. He has 3 seasons under his belt as the Catching and Hitting Coach at Clinton High School and currently assists the Oak Ridge High School team with catching and hitting. He is also the head coach for the WOW Factor National 11u team.
Blake offers catching and hitting lessons. Jeff McAvoyA native of Palmer Massachusetts and a veteran of over 20 years in Professional Baseball. Currently working for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a Special Assistant to Baseball Operations. In his current role Jeff evaluates the Dodgers minor league system, cultivates relationships with Player Development staff and stays in constant communication with the Major League coaching staff and Front Office. Jeff also weighs in heavily on any player acquisitions or promotions. Prior to his time with the Dodgers, Jeff spent 4 years as the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Miami Marlins. In that role he was tasked with overseeing all 3 scouting departments as well as assisting with Major League roster construction and maintenance. Before his time with the Marlins Jeff spent a combined 9 years with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays in a variety of Professional Scouting roles.
- 3 time All State Baseball Player in HS - 2 time Pitcher of the Year at Ole Miss - Pre-season All American as a junior at Ole Miss - All SEC Performer - Signed with the Montreal Expos (Nationals) in 2000 and spent 4 years in their system pitching across every level. Specializes in : Talent projection / mental aspects of playing / pitch execution / preparation / how to compete / self confidence / foundations of pitching / delivery maintenance / arm care *CURRENTLY AWAY FOR SEASON, CHECK BACK IN THE FALL |
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