About SHB
Scott "Hemo" Hemond
Scott Hemond is a Major League Baseball Veteran who operates a baseball school since 2005 in the Florida Panhandle, training students from little league to professional.
Hemo's deep understanding of baseball mechanics combined with his unique teaching ability & revolutionary baseball training programs, lend to the best instruction available for baseball and softball players.
College
In early years, Scott was drafted out of high school in the 5th round by the Kansas City Royals.
Hemo elected to continue his baseball career at the University of South Florida.
College Career Highlights
- Inducted into the Cape Cod League Hall of fame in 2007.
- His number "11" retired at University of South Florida & Dunedin High School.
- Only 2 time All-American in USF history.
- Played on Highest Ranked Baseball Teams in USF history.
- 1986 Golden Spikes Finalist - (Equivalent to the Heisman).
- 3 time 1st Team All Sun Belt Conference
- 1986 Male Athlete of the Year
- 1985 USA Team
- 1986 Cape Cod League MVP + Batting Champion
MLB Career
Hemo was selected in the 1st Round,12th Pick overall by the Oakland A‘s in 1986.
This made him the highest draft pick in University of South Florida Baseball history.
Scott played 7 seasons in the Major League with Oakland A’s, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals where he played every position at the major league level except pitcher.
Hemo was a member of the Oakland A's 1989 World Series Team and 1990 American League Championship
Hemo holds the long time Athletics record "Single Season Stolen Bases Record for a Catcher".
SHB Instructors
Scott Hemond
Owner / Instructor
Scott Hemond is a Major League Baseball Veteran who operates Scott Hemond Baseball (Founded in 2005).
Darren Hasch
Instructor
Darren is a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School. He went to College at Fort Scott Community College and then went to Peru State College. At Peru, he was on the All Conference Team/ All Nebraska Squad in 2019. Darren signed an overseas contract to play in Australia where he led the team in homeruns and batting average.
Rafael "Raffy" Bustamante
Instructor
We are excited to have, Venezuelan native, Rafael Bustamante, as a member of our staff. Rafael played infield professionally from 1987- 1994. Organizations that he played with include the Phillies, Cincinnati, and the Aragua Tigers in Venezuela. From 1994 to 2001 Rafael was a hitting coach for who played for Tigers. He also scouted for the Tampa Bay Rays from 1996 to 1999.
Phoenix Sanders
Instructor
Seasonal Instructor, Phoenix Sanders, is a RHP with the AAA Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays).
He was drafted in the 10th round and was the "Ace of Staff" at USF and Daytona State.
Phoenix led USF to the Gainesville NCAA Regional in 2017. He has quickly moved through the ranks in the Rays organization where he was an AA All-Star, and Southern league pitcher of the month.
Our Home Field
4014 Commons Drive W
Suite 108
Destin, FL 32541