Scott Hemond Baseball
Scott "Hemo" Hemond
Scott Hemond is a Major League Baseball Veteran who operates Scott Hemond Baseball (Founded in 2005).
During his time in College at the University of South Florida and in the MLB, Hemo played for Baseball royalty such as Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to name a few. He also played alongside baseball greats such as Rickey Henderson, Bo Jackson, Dennis Eckersley, and Ozzy Smith.
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.
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Online Courses
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Covid-19 Update
We are doing our best to following local government recommendations for youth sports in our county. Please continue to practice social distancing as recommended by the CDC. Please wear a mask or face covering while in the Strike Zone. All lessons, camps, clinics, and functions with Scott Hemond Baseball are at your own risk. Please continue to wash your hands and sanitize as recommended by the CDC. First and foremost, STAY SAFE!!!
Scott Hemond Baseball 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. Follow Darren on social media:
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.
Luca Maberry
Instructor
Luca Maberry, CF/LHP is a 2021 graduate of Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, FL where he lead the team in home runs, extra base hits, and stolen bases, earning him team MVP.
Luca was also selected "MaxPreps Baseball Player of the Game" April 5 @Pensacola.
Luca is committed to Marion Military Institute where he will play 2021-22.
Seasonal Instructor, Luca Maberry.
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Brady Smith
Instructor
Seasonal Instructor, Brady Smith signed to a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers. Former Florida Gator and graduate of TNXL Academy/Former Niceville High School Player.
Brady's accomplishments Include:
- Set career-highs with four hits and four RBI at LSU on April 18
- Ranked No. 135 overall in the class of 2017 by Perfect Game and the No. 9 catcher in the country, ranked 33rd overall in Florida
- 2017 Perfect Game/Rawlings Third Team Preseason All-American
- 2016 Perfect Game 2nd Team Preseason Underclass All-American
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Tyler Holton
Instructor
Tyler is a season instructor drafted in the 9th Round in 2018 by the Diamondbacks and was drafted in 2017 by the Miami Marlins organization.
He was All-American in 2016 and 2017, was a 5X ACC Pitcher of the Week (tied the league record for 1 season), and was a Northwest League Champion for the Hillsboro Hops in 2019. Tyler had Tommy John Surgery in 2018.Seasonal Instructor, Tyler Holton is a LHP/1B with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
Tyler was All-American in 2016 and 2017, was a 5X ACC Pitcher of the Week (tied the league record for 1 season), and was a Northwest League Champion for the Hillsboro Hops in 2019. Tyler had Tommy John Surgery in 2018.
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Zeph Hoffpauir
Instructor
Seasonal Instructor, Zeph Hoffpauir started his collegiate baseball career at the university of Louisiana at Lafayette after a stellar high school baseball career.
After COVID-19 interrupted a great start to his true freshman year, Zeph decided to transfer to Pensacola State College where he will play 1B and serve as a relief pitcher.
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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.
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Franklin Torres
Instructor
Seasonal Instructor, Venezuelan born Franklin Torres , catcher/2B plays for the AAA Salt Lake Bees (Los Angeles Angels organization).
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Testimonials
"He's the best catcher I've seen in college baseball."
"Having been in baseball all my life (including 30 years coaching in college), Scott Hemond is the best catcher I have ever seen play and had the opportunity to coach...now he is a Coach. As Coaches, we are teachers and Scott has the innate ability to teach and instruct. Baseball has 3 phases (offense, defense, and baserunning), all of which Scott did extraordinarily well as a player. What is more important is that he has a "feel" for all 3 phases. I would trust my own kids to have Scott Hemond teach them the game of baseball!"
“My experiences with Scott were fantastic! His knowledge and enthusiasm for the game made it fun, yet very informative. He pays close attention to the details, while breaking them down step-by-step. I would recommend him strongly to any baseball player looking to improve their game.”
"One of the best prospects in the Oakland system is Scott Hemond. He was an All-America catcher at the University of South Florida and has an arm that has been likened to Santiago's and Alomar's."
