Invited Coaches

Pro Ball Baseball Clinic has assembled some of the best coaches in the Major League Baseball. All are great teachers who are patient and passionate about teaching and passing on their baseball knowledge.

The clinic has always been dedicated to maintaining a small player to coach ratio, so that every participant gets personalized, one-one instruction during the four days of instruction..

The January 2012 Pro Ball baseball Clinic had an amazing player to coach ratio of less than 4:1. That ensured a lot of individual teaching from the Major League coaches – what’s what makes this baseball experience so special!

We pride ourselves in assembling the best Major League coaching staff from various teams in both the National and American Leagues. As Arizona Diamondbacks coach Glenn Sherlock said, “I’ve never seen more Major League coaches in one place than here. This staff is exceptional”

 

Highlight a coach’s name and click on it for their bio and video
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    Kevin Long

    Hitting Coach, New York Tankees

    Kevin Long is perhaps the best known and most respected hitting coach in all of Major League Baseball. K-Long begins his 6th year as hitting instructor for the New York Yankees. Kevin is passionate about teaching hitting and is so adept at conveying his knowledge in a concise, understandable manner. We are honored that his favorite off season camp is the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic.

     
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    Glenn Sherlock

    Bullpen Coach and Catching Instructor, Arizona Diamondbacks

    Glenn is the only original member of 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks coaching staff that still remains with the club. Despite the recent, massive coaching staff turnover in the Diamondbacks organization, Glenn was asked to stay on board. That is testimony to his professionalism and organizational skills. Now in his 27th year in professional baseball, Glenn is the bullpen coach and catching instructor for the Diamondbacks. He has also served as their bench coach, 3rd base coach and 1st base coach. Glenn had previously been in the New York Yankees system for 10 seasons and spent 3 years as their catching instructor. For the past four years, Glenn’s has done a remarkable job as clinic coordinator. We welcome Glenn back as our clinic coordinator.

     
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    Allan Trammell

    Bench Coach, Arizona Diamondbacks

    Alan Trammell begins his 2nd year as bench coach for Kirk Gibson’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Beginning his 13th season as a Major League manager or coach, Tram has an amazing baseball resume, including 20 years as a player with the Detroit Tigers, where he earned 6 All Star selections, 4 gold gloves, and 3 Silver Slugger Awards. His baseball resume includes Manager and Hitting Coach (Detroit Tigers), Bench Coach (Chicago Cubs), and First Base Coach (San Diego Padres). Tram is a great middle infield instructor and an outstanding hitting coach. 2012 was Tram’s first appearance at the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic. We are honored to have him return in 2013.

     
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    Mike Butcher

    Pitching Coach, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

    2012 is Mike’s 6th year as pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Prior to becoming the Angels pitching coach, he spent 4 years pitching for the Angels and 6 years as a pitching coach in their minor league system. In 2006, Mike served as pitching coach for Joe Maddon’s Tampa Bay Rays. Butch not only is a great teacher of pitching, he has a great sense of humor – you are guaranteed to have fun if you are a pitcher!

     
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    Jim Presley

    Hitting Coach, Baltimore Orioles

    Jim begins his 2nd season as the Baltimore Orioles hitting coach. Prior to being hired by Buck Showalter in 2011, Pres spent 5 years as the hitting coach of the Florida Marlins. Prior to joining the Marlins in 2006, Jim spent five years as a hitting instructor in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, the last three years at the Major League level. Jim’s infectious enthusiasm is a great asset to the clinic. Clearly put, he LOVES to teach baseball. This will be Jim’s 6th year on the Pro Ball staff.

     
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    Brook Jacoby

    Hitting Coach, Cincinnati Reds

    An 11-year Major League veteran and 2-time American League All-Star, Brook begins his 6th year as hitting coach of the Cincinnati Reds. Prior to being hired by the Reds, Brook spent 4 years in the Texas Rangers organization as their roving hitting instructor and AAA hitting coach.  Brook may be a bit more soft spoken than the other coaches, but he is super approachable and a very hard worker. He’ll work with you in the cage till the automatic timer turns off the lights! This will be Brook’s 6th year at the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic.

     
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    Orv Franchuk, Manager, Edmonton Capitals (North American Baseball League)

    Manager

    Orv is the manager of the North American Baseball League champion Edmonton Capitals . Orv has an extensive career in professional baseball, including San Diego Padres’ AAA hitting coach, 2 years as minor league hitting coordinator for the Houston Astros, and 4 years as minor league hitting coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. The Canadian native also spent 8 years in the Oakland A’s organization, including stints as roving minor league hitting instructor and minor league manager. This will be Orv’s 9th year at the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic. Orv and Tony Muser (see below) are the “salty sea dogs” of the staff – great senses of humor and passionate about teaching.

     
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    Lee Tinsley

    Outfield Coordinator, Chicago Cubs

    A 5-year Major League veteran, Lee is presently in his 2nd year as outfield coordinator and base running instructor for the Chicago Cubs. His coaching resume includes the Seattle Mariners (1st base coach), Arizona Diamondbacks (1st base coach, outfield instructor),  and Los Angeles Angels (roving outfield instructor). This will be Lee’s 8th year at the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic.

     
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    Rob Picciolo

    Bench Coach, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

    A 9-year Major League veteran, “Peach” begins his 2nd year as Mike Scoscia’s bench coach. He spent 5 seasons as the Angels minor league roving infield instructor and prior to that, had been a coaching fixture with the San Diego Padres (1990-2005). Peach is one of the founding members of the Pro Ball staff – this will be his 11th year at the Pro Ball Baseball Clinic. He is a walking encyclopedia on infield defense and his teaching skills will amaze you. I can say this with all sincerity – you will not find a nicer human being and than Rob Picciolo.

     
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    Ty Van Burkleo

    Hitting Coordinator, Houston Astros

    Ty begins his 2nd year as the minor league hitting coordinator for the Houston Astros. Ty’s coaching resumes includes the Seattle Mariners (bench coach), Oakland A’s (hitting coach for the Oakland A’s) and Los Angeles Angels (roving hitting instructor). Ty is one of the best hitting coaches I have ever seen. Just ask the guys that have come to the camp. He gets there early and is the last to leave, everyday. He is passionate about teaching and making you and better hitter!

     
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    Tony Muser

    Former Major League Manager & Coach

    A 9-year major League veteran, Tony has an outstanding resume in professional baseball,  including the Kansas City Royals (Manager, 1995-2002), Milwaukee Brewers (hitting coach), Chicago Cubs (hitting coach) and San Diego Padres (4 seasons as bench coach). Tony has a great sense of humor and is a tireless worker with our players. He is a big hit with all the players, as all the guys love his enthusiasm and passion for teaching hitting. This will be his 4th year at Pro Ball.

     
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    Eric Owens

    Hitting Coordinator, Los Angeles Dodgers

    A 9-year Major League veteran (1995-2003), Eric begins his 2nd year as the minor league hitting coordinator for the Dodgers. “EO” had been the roving outfield instructor and base running coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has an infectious enthusiasm for the game and a sincere passion for teaching. I swear he will hit you fungos till the sun goes down and he is a fabulous hitting coach! This will be Eric’s 5th year at Pro Ball.

     
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    Don Wakamatsu

    Bench Coach, Toronto Blue Jays

    “Wak” begins his 2nd year as bench coach for John Farrell’s Toronto Blue Jays. Wak spent 2 seasons as Manager of the Seattle Mariners. In 2009, I thought he should have been the runaway winner for Manager of the Year, as the Mariners finished 85-77.  This was a Major League best 24-game improvement over the 2008 campaign. Before landing the Seattle job, Wak held positions as bench coach for the Oakland A’s and bench coach and 3rd base coach for the Texas Rangers. Wak is one of the best catching instructors in the game.

     
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    Rick Adair

    Pitching Coach, Baltimore Orioles

    Rick begins his 2nd season as the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles. He started the 2011 season as the Orioles’ bullpen coach and was promoted to pitching coach by manager Buck Showalter. He had spent the past 2 seasons as the pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners. He also served as the pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians.


    Adair, 52, joins the Orioles after serving the past two seasons as pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners. Rick was also pitching coach of the Detroit Tigers (mid-September 1996-99) and Cleveland Indians (1992-93). He also spent four seasons as Minor League pitching coordinator for the Texas Rangers (2005-08) and Atlanta Braves (2000-03). This will be Rick’s 3rd Pro Ball Baseball Clinic appearance.