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Isaac Hess - Founder and Lead Instructor of MADE Baseball 

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​Isaac has been teaching young baseball players in Arizona how to better their minds, mechanics, and health for over 8 years. He loves to play and teach the game of baseball.​


Isaac was born in 1985 and was raised in Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from Shadow Mountain High School in 2003. He attended South Mountain CC, Washington State University, and finished his college education at the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in 2007. Isaac has played for 11 teams in eight different leagues spanning across five countries. He is proud to have had the longest professional career ever played by someone with a total hip replacement, and for learning what it takes to stay in the game against adversity.

Isaac loves Arizona, he loves to learn, and he loves to teach.  He finds that sharing the knowledge and attitude he has gained from baseball with young players is very gratifying and he has a passion for helping people Get Better EVEryday. He loves what he does and the work ethic he executes for himself along with those that he instructs makes him confident in his abilities as a teacher and a coach. The life that he has lead has brought him to a place of relentless dedication in bettering himself and those around him in all he does. He does not know a half speed when it comes to getting the most out of sport and life, and that attitude is directly proportionate to the quality environment he brings to the MADE Baseball program.

Our instructors know the game, know what it takes to succeed, and give all they can to our players to help them CREATE the best chance possible of progressing to the next level. Almost all of the coaches that we have on staff have at least 5 years of professional baseball experience and still maintain a great passion for the game. We all truly enjoy helping young players improve, develop, and succeed. MADE Baseball has a squad of experienced specialists that can help you with any part of the game you need. Take a look at the line-up we bring to the table...

 

*Note: All instructors listed below are potential coaches at MADE practices, be it fill in or if the season changes and we need to fill a head coaching spot on one of our teams. Not all of these intructors are active in the day to day operations of the program. 

 

If you are interested in receiving Pitching Lessons, Hitting Lessons, Catching Lessons, or Fielding Lessons in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, or anywhere else in the valley, schedule a lesson today! 

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Garret is originally from Novato, California and moved to the valley in 1997.  He is a 2003 graduate of Desert Vista High School and was a part of their 5A State Championship team in 2001.  In 2004, Garret was drafted by the New York Mets and helped his Central Arizona College team to an NJCAA Regional appearance.  From there he attended Wright State University and in 2006, won the Horizon League Championship to move on to the NCAA Tournament.  Graduating with a bachelors degree in 2007, Garret stayed on as an assistant coach in 2008 before starting his professional career.  Receiving his MBA in 2009, Garret also brings four plus years of professional baseball experience and in 2010 led his Chico Outlaws team to a Golden Baseball League Championship.

 

Garret has a passion for the game and a history of success.  His goal is to pass on his knowledge and experience to help aspiring ball players achieve their goals and dreams.  He has trained and conditioned at an elite level and understands that it takes more than just showing up to win.  With a positive attitude, Garret is able to help instill values of hard work and dedication.  His ability to motivate and teach the fundamentals of the game helps young ball players learn consistency and helps them understand what it takes to be successful both on and off the field.  His passion, experience, and love for the game brings a positive, professional attitude to the MADE Baseball program.

Garret Holleran - Pitching and Catching Instructor

Shayla Hess - Lead Yoga Instructor

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  • Yoga Instructor 

  • Bio-mechanics trainer

  • Flexibility and strength trainer

  • Consciousness Connoisseur 

  • Creator of Sass N' Stilettos

 

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Shayla started out as a gymnast at age two and became a dancer by age 12. After 10 years of extensive and highly competitive dance training, her yoga journey began. It started in a hot room with a style called Bikram. In early 2009 she began to take part in Bikram Classes consisting of 26 postures and two breathing exercises, in a room set to 105 degrees for 90 minutes. Shayla began to see very noticeable improvements in the way she felt in her day to day routine, in addition to the benefits she was receiving to increase her dancing ability. "Strengthening of lower back, clearing of skin, increasing flexibility and over all energy are just a few things yoga gives back to you. Yoga also enables me to feel much more explosive as well as elastic and it makes me feel as a dancer and athlete. The more I practice the more I want to practice and the more focused I feel," says Shayla.

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All yoga is beneficial for your body, but more importantly your mind, spirit, and awareness. We will generally be doing our yoga classes outside. This helps to create a team environment and energy that breeds acceptance and chemistry for the MADE development program and its players.  Shayla strongly believes that yoga brings peace, love, inspiration, meditation and balance into everyone’s lives, and that it is not only beneficial but vital for our MADE players to begin their practice at a young age. She is honored to share her yoga expertise and passion for awareness with the MADE Baseball program. Classes consist of yoga warm-up, flows, poses, and breathing techniques, all focused on helping our team get stronger, more flexible, and injury resistant. Teaching you to stay in the moment, be thankful and accept all things for what they are. 

 

“Love the Life You Live ; Live The Life You Love. Never stop practicing.”


-Namaste-

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  • Bootcamp Instructor

  • Speed and Agility Trainer

  • Health Mentor

  • Camelback Mountain Crusher

 

 

Garrett, also known as G, is a Phoenix native who loves the Arizona sun. He enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, and anything that involves training and/or teaching people how to train! Over the past five years he has developed a strong internal passion for fitness and healthy living that is unparalleled in sport. Garrett finds that through consistency in action and quality of thought, the body develops habits. He brings a contagious fire to the MADE development program and motivates people to find the winner inside themselves by creating positive habits. His expertise and resume live through action EVEryday; he is constantly learning new things about fitness training and ways to get stronger and more injury resistant. The value of his presence and expertise for the physical and mental development side of the MADE program is unmeasurable.



 

"With my brothers baseball knowledge, my training knowledge, our overall team, and our combined motivation to help our youth succeed, our product is like nothing that is available. Our decisions and habits through out our day make up our lifestyles. We are here to help provide a different perspective in order to create young champions. Accountability for one's self breeds results in personal performance and strengthening of relationships. Self confidence and mental toughness are achieved through hard work and dedication, there is no shortcut. This program is like no other and we feel very fortunate to provide it to our community." -G​

Garrett Hess (aka G) - Bootcamp Instructor

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A graduate of Chandler High School in 2003, Luis attended South Mountain Community College where he was the starting catcher and hit over .400 on the season, helping his team to a 1st place finish and a playoff berth. The following year he took his SMCC Cougars to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado; the most sought after accomplishment for junior college players in the nation. He started the tournament 7 for 7 and finished hitting an astounding .500.  Now a veteran player in the Triple-A Mexican League he had the honor of representing Team Mexico in the summer of 2010 in the Central American tournament where he helped his team take home the silver medal.  Luis is a catching and hitting instructor who has an immense passion for helping youth ball players learn everything he can teach them. Luis specializes in teaching young ball players aspects of the game from how to properly call a game to the correct mental approach at the plate, and everything in between. Luis has 8 years of professional baseball experience and has played with many very notable players and managers over the duration of his impressive well-traveled career.



*Also, Luis was a catcher for Isaac when the both attended South Mountain Community College in 2004. Later in their careers in 2010, Isaac had the opportunity of finally facing Luis when they were both playing in the AAA Mexican League. There, in the one and only time they had the opportunity to go head-to-head in battle, Isaac struck Luis out on three straight fastballs. =] 

Luis Nieblas - Catching and Hitting Instructor
Juan Senreiso - Outfield and Hitting Instructor

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Juan grew up in the Dominican Republic trying to pattern his swing after that of Manny Ramirez. Since being signed by the Rangers in 2000 at the age of 19, his stroke has held up well as he climbed the farm league ladder. In 03' he stole 45 bases and took advantage of his call up to to the AA level by hitting .348 and crushing two homeruns in his first 11 games. His personal speed, power, and work ethic make him not only a living example for which our players to look up to, but a great teacher from which to learn.

 

"Having had the pleasure of playing with Juan this year in the Freedom Professional Baseball League has shown me how valuable of an asset he can be to our kids and our program. Juan is a guy that is always smiling and making people feel good. He plays hard and always wants to win, and I know that passion pours out in his coaching for our young players. The positive attitude that Juan brings to the park everyday is contagious to anyone who is around him. We are very lucky to have Juan as a MADE Baseball coach." -Isaac Hess

 

Matt Elliot - Pitching Instructor

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Matt Elliot, aka Coach Elli, was a stand out pitcher when he attended Dixie State Community College in his freshman year post high school. His performance at Dixie earned him the opportunity to be a 22nd draft pick by the Cleveland Indians. He was then immediately traded the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Elliot spent his entire minor league affiliated career as an Arizona Diamondbacks farmhand. He has pitched as high as AA and has seen success at all levels he has experienced. His bulldog yet wise mentality on the mound is the reason for his success in frustrating hitters throughout his career. He currently pitches for the Phoenix Prospectors of the Freedom Professional Baseball League where he is team mates of fellow MADE Baseball instructors, Isaac Hess and Juan Senreiso.

 

"You gotta throw strikes. Thats all there is to it. You don't throw strikes, you don't win. My main goal as a pitching instructor for the MADE Baseball program is to teach our young pitchers to believe in themselves enough to come right at hitters. We are not here to knit pick or mess around with hitters and try to trick them. We are here to be bulldogs and to attack. This fundamental attitude is vital in order to be successful on the mound as you move up the ranks. It has to be there. You have to know you are better than that guy that thought he was allowed to step near YOUR plate." -Elli

Sundrendy Windster - Hitting Instructor

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Sundrendy Winster is not your typical coach...and he is definitely not your typical player. He towers over pitchers with an intimidating smile of confidence. He comes from the country of Curacao and the presence of his knowledge and path towards professional baseball adds great value to our staff of professional coaches. 

 

Winster was signed by the San Francisco Giants as a free agent in 2007 at the age of 18. He bat always posed a threat of the long ball as his stature and strength preceed his colossal swing. Sundrendy, or as some call him "Sunny" has a way with our youth players that makes him unique. His passion and love for the game are still very much a part of his life and of his level of professionalism that he provides to the MADE program. 

Jorge Minyety - Infield and Hitting Instructor

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Jorge Minyety has been a minor league infielder. 

Minyety signed with the San Diego Padres at age 16. He hit

.288/.380/.459 with 61 walks in 64 games in his pro debut for the 2008

DSL Padres. He fielded .984 at second base, his main position. He led

the Dominican Summer League in walks and was 5th in OBP. Coming to the

US, he batted .240/.371/.299 with 38 runs and 31 walks in 45 games for

the 2009 AZL Padres. Used as a utility infielder, he was 4th in the

Arizona League in walks and tied for 9th in runs.

 

Minyety bounced around in 2010, with the AZL Padres (.323/.408/.371 in

18 G), Eugene Emeralds (.193/.333/.265 in 26 G) and San Antonio

Missions (.227/.333/.273 in 22 G). He spent all of 2011 with Eugene,

playing mostly third base; the 20-year-old hit just .209/.299/.233.

 

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A first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002, Greg has amassed a wealth of invaluable baseball knowledge from such all-time Dodger greats as Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torre, Sandy Koufax, Maury Wills and numerous others.  He was named Baseball America's 18-year old "Player of the Ages" in 2003, an annual distinction awarded to the best player in the world for his age group.  Receiving his first Major League Spring Training invite the ensuing season  at the tender age of 19, Greg's career was derailed by a pair of shoulder surgeries in 2004 and 2005, an outcome that motivated him to dive head-first into the finer points of pitching mechanics.  He now firmly believes that every pitcher has his own individual strengths and weaknesses - the goal is to accentuate those strengths and minimize the weaknesses.  

Greg Miller - Pitching Instructor
Lino Garcia - Outfield and Hitting Instructor

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Lino touts a very well-traveled playing and coaching resume. He has coached baseball at the youth, collegiate, and professional level. He has played baseball professionally for over 12 years in various organizations (highest AAA). His profound knowledge of the baseball game format, technique and strategies add great value to our program and we feel lucky to have him on our staff.

 

Lino has over six years experience providing private and group instruction and he takes great pride in assisting all of his individual students to achieve their goals, regardless of what they may be. His personal career includes playing 9 years as a strong five-tool outfielder in affiliated baseball. The clubs he has played for include the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Chico Outlaws, Tucson Toros, Lake County Fielders, Calgary Vipers and most recently the Montezuma Federals. In 2002, he was the Arizona Diamondbacks No. 6 Prospect. Lino has also played 6 years of professional baseball in South American Winter Leagues in the likes of Venezuela and Colombia. His best season included a MVP award in 2010 as he helped his team capture the South Division Championship during the Tucson Toros Inaugural Season.  He finished the season with a career high batting average of 357 Avg, 8 home runs, 51 RBI, and 25 stolen bases in only 83 games.

 

 "I know that my passion and comprehensive knowledge of the sport as well as my broad array of baseball experience lends to my current skill set as a coach. Having this opportunity to help our youth "Get Better EVEryday" makes me excited to work with the MADE Baseball Program and truly help our kids separate themselves from the pack." -Lino

 

 

Sundrendy Windster

Luis Nieblas

Garret Holleran

Greg Miller

Juan Senreiso

Matt Elliot

Jorge Minyety

Lino Garcia

Chris Caves

Chris Caves - Catching and Hitting Instructor 

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Born and raised in Mesa, AZ, Chris has been surrounded by year round baseball with some of the top professional instruction his entire life. He attended Mesa Community College from 2005-07 where he received All-ACCAC and All-Region honors. Chris continued onto Cameron University where he hit 30 homeruns and had 100 RBI’s in those 2 years of competition. In total, he hit 43 homeruns and never hit below .330 during his college career. Following college, his professional career began in Australia in the Australian Baseball League. From there, he has spent the past 4 years playing in various leagues in the United States. Those of which include the Atlantic League, American Association, United League, and Freedom League. Chris also spent spring training with the San Diego Padres at the beginning of the 2011 season.

 

Hard work, dedication, and integrity is what was instilled in his brain at an early age. Those skills have certainly helped him achieve the accomplishments of today. Having built up an incredible amount of knowledge throughout the years, Chris hopes nothing more than to share and impact the baseball’s youth to help grow and advance the game that he loves so much.

Charlie Calamia - Infield and Hitting Instructor

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Charlie brings yet another unique and international dynamic to our staff. He is originally from White Plains, New York but was raised in Phoenix, Arizona since he was two years old. He graduated from Shadow Mountain High School in 2004. From there he went to Mesa Community College in 2005 and 2006, where he received All-ACCAC honors. Both years going to the Junior College World Series and in 2006 the team being ranked #1 in the Nation. In 2007 he went to Troy University in Alabama before transferring to Cameron University in 2008. He received All Conference honors at Cameron and holds the school record for Single Season Hits and Assists.

 

In 2009 Charlie was an Assistant Coach at Cameron University coaching the infield/hitting, leading them to a #6 National Ranking, while finishing his degree in Health and Physical Education. From there he headed off to Italy to play with Codogno in the Serie A Italian Baseball League from 2010-2012. In his 3 years across seas, he led the league in doubles twice and hits once. While being top in the league in Average, Stolen Bases, Runs, Total Bases, On Base Percentage and Hits every season. In 2013 he played for the Santa Fe Fuego in the Pecos Professional Baseball League. Where he was 2nd in the League in doubles and started at Shortstop in the All-Star Game. 

Charlie Calamia

Donato Giovanatto

Donato Giovanatto - Hitting and Outfield Instructor

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Donato was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ. He graduated from Horizon High School in 2003 and was a part of the #6 nationally ranked high school baseball team his senior year. He attended Phoenix college for two years where earned several accolades and most importantly gained confidence in his baseball ability. From there he had the opportunity to play for San Jose State University. In 2007 he was received second team ALL-WAC and first team Academic ALL-WAC. After the season he was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels where he played two seasons before injuries got the best of him.

 

Throughout Donato’s playing days he had a strong commitment to becoming a better player and transferred that same drive in the classroom. He received a bachelors in business management and recently a law degree. Currently, he is working for a law firm in Phoenix but wants to give back to young baseball players today with his knowledge and expertise in the game he loves. Donato’s understands the difficulty a young player faces today when trying to advance to the next level and wants to be a helpful resource in making it possible.

Nick Walters - Pitching Instructor

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Born in Phoenix, AZ in September of 1985, Nick Walters grew up in Glendale, AZ and attended Mountain Ridge High School. He was drafted out of high school in 2004 by the Chicago White Sox as a draft and follow. He played one year at Dixie State Community College and went on to start his professional career with the White Sox in 2005.

 

Nick spent 2 years in the White Sox minor league system before going to the Oakland A's were he pitched for 3 years in their minor league system. He has currently just finished his 4th season in independent baseball in Wichita, Kansas in the American Association Independent League.  Walters has 9 years of professional baseball experience and even holds a few records, one being most appearances in a single season. Due to his knowledge of knowing what it takes to pitch day in and day out, arm conditioning and training is something he takes great pride in as a teacher of the game. Nick has been blessed to be around excellent coaches and players from whom he has gotten a chance to learn from. Now getting a chance to pass on that knowledge to our MADE players helps him keep his passion for the game very strong. 

 

Isaac and Nick played together in 2004 and reached the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, NM for Team Subia coming in 2nd place and playing against the like of Cameron Maybin and multiple other high round draft picks.

Nick Walters

CATCHING SPECIALISTS

Right Handed Pitcher Instructors

Left Handed Pitcher Instructors

Hitting Instructor,

1B Specialist

Hitting Instructors, 

IF Specialists

Hitting Instructors, 

OF Specialists

Isaac Hess,

Founder & Lead Instructor,

LHP Specialist

Jon Huizinga

Jon Huizinga (aka "Zinger") - Pitching Instructor

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Jonathan Huizinga grew up in small town in Michigan.  Like many boys, he dreamed of one day playing under the bright lights of the big league stage.  He played his college baseball at Michigan State University where he played for 4 years.  Despite going undrafted, he has been playing professionally since 2002.  In 2004, Jon suffered from what was said to be a career ending arm injury.  Instead he came back better than before with an improved pitching nutrition plan for recovery and peak performance and performance enhancing workouts and conditioning.  "Zinger" has been signed by the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies, has played for multiple independent league teams (Kalamazoo Kings, Calgary Vipers, St Paul Saints, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Rockford Riverhawks, Schaumberg Flyers, Yuma Scorpions, San Angelo Colts, Peoria Explorers), and played Winterball in the Veracruz League in Mexico.  This past season, 2013, Zinger was a pitching coach and pitcher in the Freedom Professional Baseball League in Arizona.  Zinger throws from multiple arm slots (side arm, 3/4) and has been clocked as high as 97 MPH!  Throughout his career, Jon has pitched as a starter, reliever, and closer.

 

Coach Zinger and Isaac align in their beliefs and approach to the game of baseball and teaching our youth. Zinger believes in a holistic approach to pitching, training the each athlete to reach their human potential. Zinger has coached at the club level, little league, high school, and professionally.  He has also been featured in the documentary film, “The Raw Natural”, a film that takes you into the lives of some raw food athletes who use an alternative approach to performance enhancement.  Coach Zinger uses a whole raw food approach to help with performance enhancement, recovery, and longevity.   His mental approach is rooted in years of studying and interacting with some of baseball’s best mental training coaches. His passion for this game is ever burning and the opportunity to share it with our MADE players is a blessing!

Erik Draxton - Pitching Instructor

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Erik Draxton began getting very serious about baseball upon attending Park City High School where he received the 2005 All State- All Star First Team All-Region Award, as well as MVP of his 2005 season.

 

From there, Draxton's real baseball career began at Phoenix College in Arizona where he received an Academic-All American Honor, First Team All-Region in 2008 Award. He also set the NJCAA saves record as well as led his team to win the NJCAA Division Series. Erik played his last two years of college with California State Bakersfield. He then moved on to his professional career playing for The Vaqueros of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and finished that season with the Frontier League Southern Illinois Miners. He closed out the season with a .65 ERA in 31 appearances. He was also 12/12 in save opportunities in 2011. From there, he played with the San Angelo Colts of the North American Baseball League and then the Amarillo Sox in the American Association where he struck out the most in his career with 61 and posted a 3.08 ERA.

 

In the off-season Erik devotes his time to developing young players. Coaching and mentoring is his passion. Being a positive role model and mentor is the most rewarding aspect of coaching. Having the ability to teach children and young adults about life on and off the field, can and will impact them in the most positive way throughout their lives. Erik was told he would never be successful in his pursuit of baseball. He has proven that he has the determination and strong mindset to be successful at a high level.

 

Erik Draxton

The MADE Team

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Again, if you are interested in receiving Pitching Lessons or Hitting Lesson in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, or anywhere else in the valley, click below and schedule a lesson today! 

"Get Better EVEryday...Live Like a Champion."

MADE Baseball

​Areas of expertise:



  • Outfield

  • Speed and Conditioning

  • Mental toughness

  • Lefty Pick Off move

 

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Beau has been competing with Isaac to be the "best lefty in PV East." He and Isaac have competed with and against eachother all throughout there childhood and through their highschool years, knowing each other and being best friends since kindergarten. Beau is a local product of Horizon high school where he played with Donato(another MADE instructor) under the long time tenure of coach Kibbler. After high school, he went on to play at Gateway Community College. In his sophomore year he finished 4th in the country in saves among Division II junior colleges. He played his final two years of college ball at San Diego Christian College. 

 

"Learning about the game of baseball and the game of life and how they're linked on and off the field...that what I love about being on the field and helping develop our youth ball players." -Beau

Beau Polvorosa - Outfield, Pitching, and Speed & Conditioning

 

Beau Polvorosa

MADE Baseball Coaches and Instructors

Lino Garcia
Luis Nieblas
Nick Walters
Isaac Hess
Jon Huizinga

Gabriel Suarez

Gabriel Suarez - Infield and Hitting Instructor

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Gabriel was drafted from Arcadia High School in 2003 by the Montreal Expos.  However, he signed a year later out of junior college with Montreal when he was drafted in the 26th round of the 2004 player draft.  Gabriel spent time with various teams including stints with the Houston Astros in 2009, Philadelphia Phillies in 2010, and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012.  Gabriel played internationally for four years in Mexico winning the Liga Noroeste title in 2006-2007, and played in the Mexican Summer League in 2012.  Later he traveled to the Australian Baseball League in the Winter of 2012.  One of his most notable accomplishments came when he represented Team Spain in the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in 2012 leading the tournament in hitting (.500) and defeating Team Israel to advance to the 2013 World Baseball Classic.  There Gabriel and Team Spain took on Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Dominic Republic 

 

Gabe's 10 year professional career is well traveled and diverse. He has an excellent grasp of what it takes to help young players make it to the next level. 

Gabe Suarez
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