The Tennessee Smokies are proud to host a two day baseball camp specifically for pitchers and catchers at Smokies Stadium September 15th and 16th, 2020. The camp is for players 13-18 years old. Focus will be on power, mechanics, and throwing harder. The camp will be led by former professional Major League Baseball Player and 2009 Chicago Cubs organization Pitcher of the Year, Casey Coleman.
Casey is part of one of the two families in Major League Baseball history to span three generations.
Along with Coleman, a staff of over 36 combined years of professional playing and coaching experience will lead the instruction, including Carson Newman Head Baseball Coach Tom Griffin. Pitchers can look forward to strength training, throwing programs, day-before pitch prep, and individual suggestions to craft their mechanics. Catchers will work on framing, footwork, pitch calling, and pop times, amongst other drills.
The fee to register is $150 prior to September 13th, and is $175 starting September 14th.
Day 1 registration begins at 4:30pm with camp beginning approximately at 5:00pm running through 8:00pm. Day 2 camp begins and ends during the same hours.
Instructors
Casey Coleman - 12 years of professional playing experience, pitched in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, 2009 Chicago Cubs organization Pitcher of the Year
Ty'Relle Harris - 12 years of professional playing experience, pitched in AAA Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves organizations
Logan Sawyer - 3 years of professional playing experience, pitched in A Baseball for the Colorado Rockies organization
Pat Brown - 5 years of professional coaching experience, current Carson Newman Pitching Coach
Zane Chavez - 10 years of professional playing experience, catcher is AA Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations
Brandon Roberts - 2 years of professional coaching experience, current Carson Newman Assistant Coach