Collegiate Playing Background:

Time Line:

June 1988:  Non-recruit out of Roosevelt High School located in Portland, Oregon

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August 1988:  Accepted invite to attend Chemeketa Community College located in Salem, Oregon

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June 1989:  Drafted in the 10th round out of Chemeketa Community College as a shortstop.  Did not sign.  Follow-up draftee status.

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September 1989-1990:  2nd Year at Chemeketa

National Recruit.  Official Collegiate Visitations

1.  ​Texas Tech Univeristy

2.  University of Nebraska

3.  Oklahoma State University

4.  Arizona State University.  Signed letter of intent

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Letters of interest:

• Florida State University 

• Texas A&M

• University of Oklahoma

• and more

 

Professional Hitting Coach Background:  13 years

-Minor League Assistant Hitting Coach:  2005-2007

-Minor League Lead Hitting Coach:  2009-2015

-Minor League Co-Lead Hitting Coach:  2016-2017​

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List of MLB Players between 2009-2015: 

• Christian Arroyo (MLB Debut 2017)

• Adam Duvall (MLB Debut 2014)

• Joe Panik (MLB Debut 2014)

• Austin Slater (MLB Debut 2017)

• Steven Duggar (MLB Debut 2018)

• Matt Duffy (MLB Debut 2014)

• Aramis Garcia (MLB Debut 2018)

• Miguel Gomez (MLB Debut 2017)

• Ryder Jones (MLB Debut 2017)

• Chris Shaw (MLB Debut 2018)

• Mac Williamson (MLB Debut 2015)

• Chris Dominquez (MLB Debut 2014)

• Ryan Lollis (MLB Debut 2015)

• Trevor Brown (MLB Debut 2015)

• Johneshwy Fargas(MLB Debut 2021)

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Professional Mentors:

1.  Steve Decker:  Major League Catcher

2.  Tom Trebelhorn:  Major League Coach and Manager of the Year in 1987 with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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*I’ve been fortunate to have a lot of special coaches and peers that have impacted me in such a positive way and helped in my journey as a coach.  As a player, coach and an instructor, I’m always looking to learn more and help athletes get more out of their journey.

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