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Staff

Scott Leonard

Director of Player Development, College Placement Coordinator, Head Coach 9U/15U National Team
(313) 334-8306

Scott is an owner of the Motor City Hit Dogs and current Director of Player Development. He is responsible for sending more than 128 players to high level colleges. Scott's teams have been ranked top 10 in the country each year, winning over 31 USSSA Super NIT Championships, three third (3rd) place finishes at the USSSA Wilson DeMarini World Series and 12 State Championships.

Tony Leonard

Director of Player Development, College Placement Coordinator, Head Coach 14u and 16U National Team, Associate Scout for the Detroit Tigers
(586) 864-2406

Tony Leonard is one of the owners of the Motor City Hit Dogs and current Director of Player Development/ College Placement Coordinator. Tony is currently an Associate Scout for the Detroit Tigers. Most recently (2020), two of his players committed to the University of Alabama and he has had numerous players go on to play College Baseball. He is widely considered as one of the top trainers/youth coaches in the Midwest.

In 2020 Tony's 2023 team won the organization's 3rd Perfect Game National Championship held in Sanford Florida. Coach Tony's teams are always ranked in the top 20 rankings year in and year out.

Tony coaches three teams: 14u and 16u.

Board Members

Dan Palomba

Coaches: 14u

Board Member

Mike Procissi

Board Member, Head Coach 12u

Mike has been coaching travel baseball for the past seven years. In addition to his experience coaching, he previously ran a small travel baseball program, coached teams at the Showcase Level and brings a passion for development. Sportsmanship, energy and effort are the foundation that Mike teaches and demands from his players, These core values provide the best results and help build the athletes to achieve their full potential.

Instructors

Harrison Weson

Catching Instructor

Harrison played and started at the University of Michigan for three years before getting drafted by the Los Angeles Angels. Harrison is currently playing High A advanced.

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Nick Plummer

Nick was the 2015 first round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals out of high school. Nick was named to the All-State Dream Team, Mr. Baseball, Under Armour All-American, and Perfect Game All-American.

Chris Yates

Hitting and Pitching Instructor, Coach 14U

Chris is a former player for the Houston Astros organization.

Coaches

Jim Geldhof

Jim Geldhof
  • D1 All-American third base
  • Two time 1st Team All-MAC
  • Nominee for National Player of the Year
  • 5th in the country in average (427)
  • 2nd in hits in CMU history
  • Two time team captain
  • MAC Champion
  • Played in prestigious Alaska Summer League

Mark Hammond III

Head Coach 13u

Mark has coached at Shepherd High School since 2016. Prior to that he coached at Breckenridge High School for three years. Both were at the JV level. Mark founded and coached (2016-2018) a travel baseball team (Legends Baseball) He developed an 8U team that had to learn to catch into a young 10U team able to beat strong AA clubs.

As a player Mark was a four year Varsity starter (Captain and MVP) at Breckenridge High School and won All League honors multiple years. He went to Hope College and then made the team at Saginaw Valley State University as a walk on. Mark also played baseball in Australia when he was 15.

Brad Legree

Coach 18u

Brad played high school baseball, football and wrestling at Hazel Park High School. During his high school career he earned multiple honors in wrestling and football. He then went on to participate in collegiate athletics (wrestling) at Michigan State University. After his college career was over, he finished his Bachelors in Business with a Major in Materials & Logistics Management and minor in Purchasing & Warehouse management.

Brad has coached wrestling, football and baseball. He started coaching baseball in 2009 and he values work ethic, teamwork, collaboration and commitment. We will work hard, have a structured approach to developing our skills while collaborating with experts to learn the game the right way. We are focused on the results using data and strong listening skills to make the required adjustments which help us continually improve our players' abilities. Ultimately, we teach our players the benefits of hard work and commitment, reinforcing them with a positive team-based environment focused on the development of young men, while having fun playing the game of baseball.

Devan Ahart

Wayne State University Assistant Coach. 2023 GLIAC Tournament Champions. MLB Draft (2014) | Los Angeles Dodgers

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Jake Rogers

Former collegiate player, current Asst Coach/pitching coach at Stevenson HS

Mario Camilleti

Played collegiate ball at CMU, current Chicago White Sox MLB player

Matt Paddock

Former collegiate player and current HS coach for 22 years

Joe Emanuele

HS Hall of Fame coach, former collegiate player, Driveline certified, current Varsity Head coach Stevenson HS

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Logan Wood

Logan played at St. Mary’s HS where he won a State Championship. He went on to attend the University of Michigan.

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Tyler Palm

Tyler went to Oakland University College 4 years and is currently with the Minnesota Twins organization. Tyler is one of our pitching coaches

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Joe Matos

Coach 13u Major

Rick Krisich

Head Coach 17u

Hachenski

Head Coach 7u

Hall

Head Coach 9u and 12u

Eddie Lara

MLB Signed (1995) | Oakland A's | Macomb Comm. College Baseball Instructor

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Borrocci

Head Coach 9u

Toribio

Head Coach 9u

Kolodziejski

Head Coach 9u

MacDonald

Head Coach 10u

Stout

Head Coach 10u

Tessmer

Head Coach 10u

Matuszak

Head Coach 11u

Soule/Moran

Head Coach 13u

Ludwig

Head Coach 15u

Scyzoryk

Head Coach 14u

Rogers

Head Coach 16u

Meier

Head Coach 15u

Borrocci

Head Coach 16u

Wouters

Head Coach 17u

Kucharski

Head Coach 17u

Coaching Opportunities

We're Coaching Baseball right and we're on a Mission! We are currently expanding our baseball and softball program and are looking for Coaches who share our #1 goal to transform kids development both athletically and personally. Developing today's players into tomorrow's leaders.

We are looking for qualified Coaches or if you are just starting out. All age groups open. If you are Coaching in a different program and would like to bring your current team over we want you as well. Great leadership skills and positive minded people only. We realize Coaching is a big commitment and this is why each Coach is compensated for their time. We have several Minor league ball players that give personal instruction at a discounted rate for Hit Dogs players.

We provide Coaches with many resources for new techniques, strategies, drills that go in progressive order that will improve each players skill set. For over 13 years we have built many relationships with College Coaches & Scouts. These relationships have been a direct result in why we have had over 80 players advance on to the next level. We have multiple facilities and the VERY BEST equipment available for maximum development. Come join our family and Coach for the BEST program in the Midwest.

Our Location

2703 Product Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Scott: (313) 334-8306
Tony: (586) 864-2406

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The BEST program in the Midwest!

We're coaching baseball right and we're on a mission! We are currently expanding our baseball and softball programs and our #1 goal is to transform kids' development, both athletically and personally, from today's players into tomorrow's leaders.

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