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. Contact [email protected] to schedule your team small group sessions! 
Dave WilliamsLHP Dave Williams played college baseball for Delaware Tech before being drafted in the 17th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- only MLB player born in Alaska to make it to the major leagues - only MLB player to grow up playing little league in Japan - 1999 South Atlantic league A-Ball All-Star - 2000 Pacific Coast League AAA All-Star - 2000 led all of minor league baseball in strikeouts - 2001 had number retired by the Williamsport Crosscutters New York Penn league - Spent 2 1/2 seasons in the minor leagues before making MLB debut against the Florida Marlins in 2001 - Spent 4 seasons with Pittsburgh Pirates. Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates to Cincinnati Reds for Shawn Casey in 2005 - Traded to the New York Mets in 2006 and spent 2 seasons with the Mets - Played for the Yokohama BayStars Japanese MLB 2007. - 2008 signed minor league contract playing AA & AAA for Washington Nationals - 2009 signed contract with the Long Island Ducks Independent ball - Retired in 2010 and began Amateur Scouting with Dana Brown assisting Washington Nationals and Toronto Bluejays in evaluating south east talent/draft board players - 2015 & 2016 coached professionally for the Toronto Blue Jays - 2017-2018 managed high school baseball - 2020 inducted into the Delaware State Hall of fame Dave has been an amateur pitching instructor/mentor for over 20+ years. Working with a wide range of players from 8U to college level pitchers. Drew offers pitching lessons. |
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. 
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 |
Email [email protected] or call 865-999-3100 to schedule your lesson today!