The Baseball Factory
Starting Lineup

Player Development

Ed Bach

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Ed Bach graduated from Atholton High School in Columbia, MD in 2005, where he was a two sport varsity letter winner in football and baseball.  Ed was selected as Howard County Player of the Year for baseball, and earned all-county and all-met honors as a senior.  He went on to play D1 Baseball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and was a four year starter in the pitching rotation.  He earned his BA in economics while studying at UMBC and joined the Baseball Factory in early 2012 as a Regional Player Development Coordinator.

State Represented: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, PR, SC, TN, VA, WV

Player Development

Chris Brown

Senior Player Development Coordinator

Chris joined the Baseball Factory in September of 2007 after receiving his Bachelors Degree in Management from Gettysburg College. He currently serves as a Senior Player Development Coordinator. Chris played football and baseball while attending Gettysburg College and currently resides in Highland, MD.

States Represented: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, PR, SC, TN, VA, WV

Player Development

Adam Darvick

Executive Player Development Coordinator

Adam joined Baseball Factory in December of 2006 right out of college, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Sport Management and Mass Communication from Towson University. Recently, Adam was promoted to Executive Player Development Coordinator. He has worked with the Brooklyn Cyclones dealing with Game Day Operations and the Communications Department at Sports Illustrated.

States Represented: AR, CAN, CT, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY,OH, PA, RI, TX, VT, WY

Player Development

Josh Hippensteel

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Josh came aboard as a college student in 2012, working in Baseball Operations and Scouting under Justin Roswell and Steve Bernhardt. He has served as a Player Development Coordinator since January of 2014. A former Baseball Factory player himself, Josh played his college baseball at Misericordia University and received his B.S. in Sport Management from California University of Pennsylvania where he managed the club baseball program.

Player Development

Steve Nagler

Executive Player Development Coordinator

Steve joined the Baseball Factory in 2001 as a Player Development Coordinator and was promoted to Senior Player Development Coordinator in 2006.  He received his degree in Sports Management/Business Administration from Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh, PA in 1989.  Since joining the Baseball Factory, Steve has worked with hundreds of high school baseball players, providing guidance in college recruiting and identifying ways for them to improve on their baseball abilities.  Steve works with players from the Midwest, Northeast, Texas and Nevada.

States Represented: AR, CAN, CT, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY,OH, PA, RI, TX, VT, WY

Player Development

Dave Packer

Executive Player Development Coordinator

Dave has been with the Baseball Factory since 2001, first serving as a Signature College Recruiting Program Representative. In 2002, he became director of the Signature College Recruiting Program. Since 2006, Dave has served as a Regional Player Development Coordinator for the east coast and recently has been named Executive Player Development Coordinator for Baseball Factory. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 2002, with a double major in Marketing and Logistics.

States Represented: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, PR, SC, TN, VA, WV

Player Development

John Perko

Executive Player Development Coordinator

John joined the team at the Baseball Factory in 2004 as Team Sales Coordinator and was promoted to Director of Team Sales in 2006. John is now the Executive Player Development Coordinator. Along with serving as the Company liaison for all equipment, apparel, and footwear sponsors and retail partners, John assists the CEO and Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations with designated projects and on-field events. John began his career in the sports industry by gaining experience from the two largest sports agencies in the world, IMG and Octagon. John also worked in the front office for the Cleveland Indians. A graduate from the Robert E. McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, the management and marketing double major also lettered in two varsity sports, the Hoyas division one baseball and football programs.
States Represented: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI

Player Development

Rob Onolfi

Senior Player Development Coordinator

Rob joined the Baseball Factory in 2008 after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Frostburg State University. Since then Rob has worked with thousands of players to help achieve their goal to play college baseball at every level. Rob played football at Frostburg State and was a member of the 2003 ACFC Championship Team that also won the Regents Cup. As a high school football standout, Rob was a three time All-County Selection and was named 2002 Howard County Defensive Player of the Year before graduating from Long Reach High School. He currently serves as a Senior Player Development Coordinator.

States Represented: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI

Player Development

Julia Rice

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Julia joined Baseball Factory in June of 2014 as Regional Player Development Coordinator after graduating from Mercer University where she earned her Bachelors Degree with a major in Communication and minor in Political Science in May of 2014. Julia received a scholarship to play for Purdue’s Softball team, pitching for the Boilermakers from 2009 to 2011 before transferring to Mercer where she pitched and was an All-Academic athlete from 2012 to 2014.

States Represented: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, PR, SC, TN, VA, WV

Player Development

Patrick Wuebben

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Patrick worked in the telecommunications industry after playing his college baseball at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he received a degree in Marketing. He went on to coach baseball at Loyola High School in Los Angeles for four seasons before starting with The Baseball Factory in February 2006.

States Represented: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI

Player Development

Matt Richter

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Matt has been with Factory Athletics since 2002. Originally from Southern California, he played his college baseball at the University of Arizona and Westmont College. He went on to coach at the college level in Southern California for seven years. Matt has worked as a coach and instructor for the Factory’s Under Armour National Teams including the Under Armour All America Game at Wrigley Field in 2011. He has been a Regional Scout and college recruiting consultant with Factory Athletics as well. Matt has served as an Associate Scout for the Atlanta Braves in the Midwest and as a General Manager and coach in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. He currently serves as a Regional Scout and Player Development Coordinator.

States Represented: AR, CAN, CT, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY,OH, PA, RI, TX, VT, WY

Player Development

Corson Fidler

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Corson serves as a Regional Player Development Coordinator at the Factory by helping players and their families successfully navigate the college recruiting process. Growing up in New York, Dallas, and Boston, Corson studied mathematics at Hobart College and played soccer at the Division III level, including a trip to the NCAA playoffs in 2006. He taught upper school math at independent schools for six years prior to joining the Factory, where he coached soccer and hockey at the JV and Varsity levels, was named Coach of the Year, and helped guide the hockey program to a state championship. Corson earned his master’s in Sports Industry Management at Georgetown University with a concentration in Business, Finance, and Operations.

States Represented: AR, CAN, CT, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, VT, WY

Player Development

Robert Appleby

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Robert grew up in Silver Spring, MD and attended The Maret School in Washington D.C. where he played three sports – football, ice hockey, and baseball. After high-school, Robert attended Muhlenberg College, playing baseball as a corner infielder and graduated with a major in Psychology and minor in Business Administration. After completing his undergraduate degree, Robert attended Temple University, receiving his masters in Sport Psychology this past May.

Player Development

Dewey Oriente

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Dewey comes to Baseball Factory after five years of college coaching experience at the Division III level with Widener University and DeSales University. Dewey is a former Baseball Factory player who went through the program and was a Pre-Season All-American in 2005, later playing at Saint Joseph’s University. He currently serves as a regional Player Development Coordinator.

States Represented: AR, CAN, CT, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY,OH, PA, RI, TX, VT, WY

Player Development

Josh Eldridge

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Baseball has always been part of Josh’s life as the Lorton, Virginia native is a Baseball Factory alum. After playing baseball at Hayfield High School, Josh went on to play four years of college baseball at the Division 1 level for Old Dominion University and also received the opportunity to play summer baseball in the prestigious Cape Cod League. 

Player Development

Jesse Tome

Regional Player Development Coordinator

Jesse grew up playing baseball in Frederick, MD and later played club ball while at Penn State University. After graduating, Jesse worked in the Washington Nationals front office his first year out of college. He re-joins the Factory as a Player Development Coordinator after originally working as a Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts from 2011 to 2015.

National Tryouts

Geoff Lang

Senior Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts

Geoff, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, attended Penn State Erie – The Behrend College and graduated in 2011 with a double major (Marketing & Operations Management). Geoff was a 3-time All-Conference outfielder for Behrend, while helping lead the Lions to 3 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. His senior year, Geoff set a new school and conference record for triples in a season. He finished the season ranked 3rd in all of NCAA players for most triples in a season. Geoff was teammates with fellow Baseball Factory employee Ryan Liddle.

National Tryouts

Ryan Chandlee

Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts

Ryan is Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts and College PREP Representative. Originally from Huntingtown, MD, Ryan interned with Baseball Factory and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sports Management in December 2014. He has most recently worked for the Baltimore Orioles as an Authentication Assistant. 

National Tryouts

Nick Panos

Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts

Nick is Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts and College PREP Representative. Originally from Roxbury, NJ, Nick interned with Baseball Factory and graduated from Towson University with a degree in Sports Management in May 2015. 

National Tryouts

Sam Carmel

Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts

Sam is Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts, growing up in Glenwood, MD before moving to Chester, NJ, where Sam played Recreation Baseball with Baseball Factory Alum, Rick Porcello, and attended Gill St. Bernard’s High School where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. 

National Tryouts

Cam Britton

Regional Director of Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts

Cam is a recent graduate from Towson University with a degree in Sport Management. He enjoys playing all types of sports, especially soccer.

Creative Team

Amanda Beck

Database Marketing Manager

Amanda first worked for Baseball Factory as a member of the Marketing department immediately after graduating from college. After relocating to Salisbury, Maryland and then Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she returned to the team in May 2009 as the Database Marketing Coordinator. Amanda earned her degree in Communications at Salisbury University where she was a four year member of the nationally ranked women’s lacrosse program.

Creative Team

Brian Johnson

Senior Multimedia Producer

Brian started as a video intern with the Baseball Factory in the summer of 2004 while working on his Bachelors of Art from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  He graduated Cum Laude from the UMBC Imaging and Digital Arts program with a minor in Sociology.  His IMDA focus was in Interactivity while he also took film/video courses.  Brian played varsity lacrosse for 5 years with the UMBC Retrievers.  He became the Media Designer for the Baseball Factory in the spring of 2006 where he helps in all aspects of video production, graphic design, and website design.

Creative Team

Tom Kreft

Video Editor

Tom started as a video intern in the Spring of 2011. He previously graduated with his Bachelors of Art from the University of Maryland Baltimore County where in majored in Film/Video. He also received an Associates Degree of Applied Science in Graphic Design from the Community College of Baltimore County. He was hired full time as a Video Editor for the Baseball Factory in July 2012, where he helps in all aspects of video production, and is in charge of editing videos for clients who have registered for the College PREP Program.

Creative Team

Dave Lax

Senior Director of Event Marketing & Partnerships

Dave started with Baseball Factory in June of 2006 as the Assistant Director of Marketing. Dave is currently the Director of Event & Online Marketing having earned his degree in Business from the University of Maryland, College Park. He majored in Marketing and minored in Communication. At Maryland, he played on the Scout Basketball Team for three years, where he was part of the National Championship team in 2006.

Creative Team

Wei Xue

Senior Director of Web Development

Wei started with Baseball Factory as an intern in July of 2007 while finishing up his Bachelors Degree in computer science. Wei then went on to accept a part-time position in January of 2008. Wei is currently the Lead Developer.

Creative Team

Matt Lund

Director of Social Media & Web Content

Matt started with Baseball Factory in December of 2014 as the Web Producer for Factory Athletics. Matt is currently the Director of Social Media & Web Content having earned his degree in Digital Communication from Towson University. Prior to the Factory, Matt worked in television production with the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.

Creative Team

Evan Clarke

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Evan started as a sales intern with the Factory in August of 2016 and is currently the Marketing & Sales Coordinator. Evan grew up in the nations’ capital, having attended James Hubert Blake High School in Washington, D.C., where he was part of the wrestling team. He’s always had a love for baseball and basketball. Evan graduated from Towson University in December of 2016 and received his bachelors degree in sports management.  

Baseball Operations

Mark Daniels

Scouting & Evaluation Crosschecker

Mark started with the Baseball Factory in 1996 and is currently the Scouting & Evaluation Crosschecker with Baseball Factory. He is also the Head Coach of powerhouse Virginia High School in Bristol, VA, having won six state championships during his time as head coach. He has served as an associate Scout for the Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, and is a current scout with the Atlanta Braves.

Baseball Operations

Nolan Fuller

Senior Director, Baseball Player Development Events

Nolan is the Senior Director of Baseball Player Development Events with Baseball Factory and a graduate of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where he played and coached under the tutelage of current Pittsburgh Pirates Third Base Coach, Rick Sofield. In 2012, Fuller helped the Sand Sharks make their first NAIA World Series appearance – where they finished ranked 7th in the Nation. In his four years at USCB, the Sand Sharks compiled a record of 142-75. Nolan is also a Baseball Factory Alum, competing in events during High School.

Baseball Operations

Ryan Liddle

Senior Director, Event Experience

Ryan played his college ball at Penn State-Behrend. Ryan played all four years as a second baseman. He graduated in 2010 with a BS in marketing and a minor in management. Ryan interned in the scouting department while in college before joining on full-time in January of 2011.

Baseball Operations

Justin Roswell

Vice President, Tournament Division

Justin joined the Baseball Factory in 2001 serving in the scouting, event coordination, and player development departments. In 2007, he became the Director for Team One Baseball, which is the showcase division of Baseball Factory. As Senior Director he heads up the player identification process for all Team One Regional Showcases. Justin also manages the day-to-day operations of Team One including the website. In addition to directing Team One Baseball, Justin also heads up the Under Armour Tournament Division. Justin graduated from California State University – Fullerton, where he received his degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on management.

Baseball Operations

David Sitton

Regional Event Coordinator, Texas & Southern Midwest

David played his college ball at San Jacinto College in Houston and the University of Arkansas. He has been with the Houston Astros for 12 years and has also been coaching high school for the past 29 years. He is the current President of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Baseball Operations

Chad Addison

Regional Event Coordinator, Southern California & Southwest

Played his college baseball at UC-San Diego from 1999-2002, before starting his coaching career. As an assistant coach at UCSD from 2003-2008, he was the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Coach Addison also coached with the Brewster Whitecaps of the prestigious Cape Cod Summer league in 2006. Coach Addison has worked with the Baseball Factory since 2008, and has been the Athletic Director at Capistrano Valley High School since 2012.

Baseball Operations

Don Jamerson

Regional Event Coordinator, Northern California & Pacific Northwest

Don played his college ball at Cal State University Hayward. He was then drafted by the San Francisco Giants where he reached as far as Double-A. He then went on to coach at St. Mary’s for five years and won Coach of the Year in the W.C.C. Don also managed an 18U team that won two National Championships. Don has been with the Factory since 2008. He assists at many College PREP, Player Development, and Showcase events. He is the Northern California & Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator for the Factory.

Baseball Operations

Randy Hodge

Logistics Coordinator

Randy is the Logistics Coordinator for Baseball Factory. He is also an NATA-certified Athletic Trainer who has worked in high school, collegiate and professional settings. Randy was the trainer for The Citadel who played in the 1990 College World Series. Prior to his stint at The Citadel, he interned with the Philadelphia Eagles. For the past 24 years, he has taught Elementary School and has been the High School Athletic Trainer at Virginia High School in Bristol, Virginia. Randy has been working with Baseball Factory since 2002, providing excellent event efficiency and overall quality, and loves the game of Baseball.

Baseball Operations

Talmadge Nunnari

Hitting Coordinator

Talmadge is a former All-American player at Jacksonville University and was the Montreal Expos ninth round selection in the 1997 MLB Draft, spending time in the major leagues with the Expos as a first baseman/outfielder in 2000. Talmadge has also gone back to be the coach at Jacksonville University as well as a stint as GM of the Pensacola Pelicans.

Baseball Operations

Chris Kievit

Athleticism Coordinator

Chris played baseball at Long Island University as a catcher and is USA Weightlifting certified and has his masters in coaching and conditioning.

Baseball Operations

Mike Landis

Director of Player Development at the FDI

Mike will oversee the FDI Program at the Factory as the Director of Player Development. After playing collegiately at Montgomery College where he played in two JUCO World Series, Landis joined the Factory in 2012 and has helped to run events across the country such as Pirate City, Vero Beach, Cape Cod, as well as Little League and National Tryout events. He was the Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Director at Hood College in Frederick, MD from 2014 to 2016 and the Head Coach at Seneca Valley High School in Maryland in 2014.

Consultants

Jeff Brazier

Event Operations Consultant

Jeff served as the VP of Youth Baseball, where he scheduled, organized and executed player and coach development in conjunction with Little League® International throughout the country. Jeff worked with District Administrators and League Presidents to develop programs that will enhance the success of the players and coaches on the field. Brazier’s experience includes working in the Baltimore Orioles scouting department, Camp Operations Director for Sports International and the Facility Superintendent and Recreation Supervisor for Joe Cannon Stadium and Randazzo Softball Park. While at the Baseball Factory, Jeff worked on the development of Baseball University and also was the General Manager of the Baltimore Pride (a summer collegiate team in the Clark Griffith league. In addition, Jeff worked in the Exclusive Department as a Personal Recruiting Director working with over 200 players including MLB draftees Stephen Vogt and Mike Eisenberg. He earned a B.S. in Sports Management from Towson University and earned a Master’s of Science in Sports Administration from California University of PA in Summer 2006.

Consultants

Dr. James Driskell

Factory Development Institute Consultant

Dr. James Driskell was brought on by Baseball Factory to help develop the Game Time Pressure Training and Simulation program. Driskell along with CEO Steve Sclafani have researched and authored, “Stressors in Youth Batting Performance” and “GTP Training Handbook”. Both publications have been ground breaking in showing how stress and pressure affect performance and ways players can train to overcome these stressors and be more successful.

Dr. Driskell has over 20 years research experience in stress, performance, and training. He has served in the government, academia, and private sector. He is the President of Florida Maxima Corporation adjunct professor of psychology at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. Dr. Driskell has conducted research for Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, National Science Institute, FAA, Defense Modeling and Simulation Office, STRICOM, Army Dugway Proving Ground, and other organizations. He has authored over 100 articles and papers, including recent publications in the Journal of Applied Psychology, American Psychologist, Human Factors, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Military Psychology, Small Group Research, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, and Group Dynamics.

Consultants

Keith Madison

Recruiting Consultant

Coach Madison joined Baseball Factory as a consultant in 2005 after retiring from the University of Kentucky in 2003. As a consultant with the Factory, Madison helps strengthen connections between the Baseball Factory, college and professional coaches to ensure that players were properly developed and capable of playing at the next level. His knowledge of the college recruiting process from a head coaching perspective is second-to-none for the Baseball Factory College Recruiting Program. Not to mention his long list of connections in the college baseball world has helped in placing many of Baseball Factory’s Exclusive College Recruiting Program players.

Consultants

Rick Sofield

Special Advisor to Baseball Operations

Rick Sofield served as the field coordinator for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos and is a former AAA Manager for the Colorado Rockies. Sofield also coached at the college level serving as the Head Coach for the University of Utah, University of South Carolina – Beaufort and the Assistant Coach at the University of South Carolina. Rick currently is the third base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was previously the manager of the West Virginia Power, the Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sofield is a former first round pick in the major league draft for the Minnesota Twins and boasts three years of big league playing experience. Rick will work as a Special Advisor to Baseball Operations.

Consultants

Mike Toomey

Scouting Consultant

Mike Toomey is the Special Assistant to the General Manager (KC Royals) has signed on to be a Scouting Consultant for Baseball Factory in 2006. Mike has an extensive background in Scouting and Coaching.  Currently in his 25th year of professional baseball, Coach Toomey has served as field manager, coach, instructor, and international advance scout for the New York Mets. Mike is respected by his peers as an astute evaluator of talent and as an accomplished teacher. He began his coaching career at The George Washington University (GWU); leading the team to three NCAA Eastern Regional bids. He was elected to the GWU Hall of Fame in 1989. Mike also is a member of the Hall of Fame at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. Coach Toomey has worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Texas Rangers, and the New York Mets. In 1992, he was named Major League Baseball Scout of the Year.

Consultants

Rich Pasquale

College Recruiting and Baseball Operations Consultant

Rich played baseball at Francis Marion College and is the current scout for the Baltimore Orioles. In addition to his time as a scout, Rich has had stints as head coach at Penn State-Beaver, La Roche College and Youngstown State University and is the former assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh and Slippery Rock University. He also spent time as the hitting coach for the Washington Wild Things.

College Recruiting

Bernadette Bechta

Academic Advisor

Bernadette serves as the main academic contact for all players and parents in the Exclusive Program. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and advisor at the high school level, Bernadette will provide families with guidance on topics ranging from application essays to financial aid. In addition, Bernadette’s two sons have both gone through the Exclusive Program so she knows the ins and outs of the process from a parent’s perspective.

College Recruiting

Dan Mooney

Executive Director of College Recruiting

Dan serves as a Senior Director of the Exclusive Program. Dan began his collegiate career as a catcher at Brevard Junior College. He later transferred to North Carolina State University where he was a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer. After college, Dan played professionally in the Boston Red Sox organization where he reached the double-A level before being forced to retire after an injury.

Retail & Sales Team

Lindsey Gutridge

Retail & Team Sales Director

Lindsey is a Retail & Team Sales Director from Santa Claus, IN, born on Christmas Day. She grew up playing all sports but fell in love with softball and volleyball. She ultimately chose volleyball her sophomore year of high school and played for two club teams, KIVA and MAVA out of Louisville, KY. After high school, Lindsey received a full athletic scholarship to play volleyball for Towson University. After college, Lindsey worked for Under Armour for six years in Sports Marketing. Her experience at Under Armour and background in sports brought her full circle to the Factory.

Retail & Sales Team

Kevin Heinrich

Retail & Team Sales Director

Kevin started with Factory Athletics in December of 2016 and is the Retail and Team Sales Director. He grew up in Columbia, MD playing baseball and hockey in high school and earned a degree in marketing from Salisbury University in 2008. Before coming to Factory Athletics, Kevin worked in team sales for the previous seven years.