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David Matranga - MLB Agent & Draft Consultant, PSI Sports
MADE Baseball is fortunate to have an outstanding team of personnel that is available to help our players. We pride ourselves on providing our organization with the best staff in the business. Our goal is to be help our players learn the game as well as guide them in the right direction and advice on their desired path of furthered baseball goals.
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We also do everything we can in our power to help our players stay injury resistant and always able to stay in the game, but when minor aches and pains are hindering our players, we have the right people to refer them to in order to help them get back on the field.
MADE Baseball Personnel
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Chiropractic care
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Keeping baseball players on the field
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Marathon Extraordinaire
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Fitness and Baseball Guru
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Dr Bob has been a chiropractor in Phoenix for 25 years. His practice is located in North Phoenix on Shea Blvd and Hwy 51. His back also includes playing baseball (pitcher) for over 40 years in high school, college and currently in the Men's Senior Baseball League.​
Dr Bob grew up in Sioux City, Iowa where he also pitched for Morninside College. After college he was trained as a chiropractor and acupuncturist at Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota. After 9 years of school, chiropractic practice, and baseball in Minnesota he packed his bags for Phoenix where he currently practices and continues to pitch and enjoy competing in the AZ Men's Senior Baseball League. Dr Bob's 25 years of treating muscles and joints combined with over 40 years on the mound gives his a good understanding how to treat young ball players and more importantly how to prevent baseball related injuries.
Dr. Bob Larson (aka Dr. Bob) - Team Chiropractor
Pam Scherkenback - Team Therapist
Pam is the owner of Bodylistener, Inc. She has an extensive background in many different forms of non-traditional therapy, including:
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​Swedish Massage
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Myofascial Massage
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Therapeutic Massage
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Reflexology
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...and more!
​Pam is a certified BodyTalk practitioner and a licensed massage therapist. She has been practicing for over two decades. Pam also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University. She has used her specialized education and therapy experience to treat individuals from all walks of life. She has treated stroke victims, terminally ill patients, amateur and professional athletes – anyone seeking to enhance the quality of their lives.
Treatment Philosophy . . .
Pam strongly believes in the natural healing power of your own body. Her treatments harness and maximize this ability. She recommends that invasive traditional therapies be resorted to only after alternative non-invasive treatments have proven to be unsuccessful. This treatment philosophy typically results in increased mobility and reduction of pain and discomfort without dramatic changes or limitations to your current lifestyle. Why depend on painkillers, surgery, or limit your activities if not absolutely necessary?
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​25+ year Major League Veteran Scout
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Expert Talent evaluator
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Champion father of four
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John Kazanas has been a Major League Scout for over 25 years. He scouted for the Oakland Athletics from 1988-1992 and the Chicago Whitesox from 1992-current. He served as a coach for the Greek Olympic baseball team in 2002-2004. His coaching career consists of stints at Scottsdale Community College, St. Louis University, and University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is inducted in the college hall of fame at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has signed multiple major league players from every part of the country and every level of amateur baseball. He holds a B.S. in education and a Master's degree in secondary education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Some of the players that John has personally drafted are 4-time allstar and LHP Mark Beurhle, outfielder Brian Anderson and RHP Brandon McCarthy. John's knowledge of the game is fine tuned from the scouting perspective, and his innate ability to see what others can't see is what separates him from the rest.
Read a great article about John on the day that Mark Beurhle threw a perfect game in 2009.
Take a look at an example of a scouting report.
John Kazanas - MLB Scout, Baseball Professional
Check out John's book! It is a complete guide about exactly what scouts look for!
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Draft Consultant/Advisor
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Scouting Networker
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Former Major Leaguer
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​David's agency website is www.psisports.com
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David has been a part of the PSI Sports Management team as a former client and current staff member for the past ten years. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 Professional Baseball Draft from Pepperdine University. David played in the Major Leagues with the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels. David added to MLB history by hitting a home run in his first major league at bat.

David has consulted with many current major leaguers as well as minor leaguers. He helps those that are serious about furthering their careers in baseball to make the right decision regarding their path. He is a huge value add to the MADE Baseball program with his years of expertise and exemplary professionalism, as well as his vast network of MLB scouts and personnel.

Watch David hit a homerun in his first Major League at-bat!
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