Jake Scott
Hitting/Infield Instructor
Welcome! I am Jake Scott and I am passionate about baseball; specifically the art of hitting. I have spent countless hours studying and practicing the mechanics, techniques, and mental aspects of hitting. You can learn more about me through the links below. Hope you enjoy and don't hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. Let's get better!
About Me
Playing CareerI am from Huntington Beach, CA where I played high school baseball at Edison high school. As a senior, I was named offensive player of the year, an all-sunset league selection, and was selected to play in the Sunset vs. Trinity league All-Star game.I began my college career at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA playing under legendary head coach John Altobelli. As a freshman, I batted .326 with a .413 on-base percentage and earned second-team All-Orange Empire Conference honors. As a sophomore, I received a scholarship to play Division 1 baseball at Houston Baptist University and was selected to play in the 2016 Southern California Fall Sophomore Showcase.At Houston Baptist, I appeared in 39 games batting .276 with four home runs and a .460 slugging percentage. In the 2018 Southland Conference Tournament I batted .417 with memorable performances that included a go-ahead home run to eliminate top-seeded Sam Houston State, followed later that evening by going 4-for-6, driving in a run and scoring a run in a 4-3, 12-inning victory over the University of New Orleans. I was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll as well as inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma national honor society for collegiate-student athletes.I finished my college career playing at Indiana University Southeast under head coach Ben Reel. In the 2020-2021 seasons I batted .326 with 20 doubles, 8 home runs, and 73 RBI’s. In the 2021 season, I played a key role in helping the Grenadiers reach the NAIA World Series for the first time in program history.Career Collegiate Stats: .315 AVG, 16 HR, 117 RBIPost Playing Career
Upon graduating and ending my playing career, I transitioned right into coaching. I accepted a graduate assistant coaching position at Indiana University Southeast. Here I operated in an assistant coaching capacity. In this role, I primarily worked with hitters and infielders. I also served as the strength and conditioning coach where I developed programs for the team and instructed workouts.During this time, I also served as the head coach for the Southern Indiana Rawlings Tigers. This gave me valuable insight and experience into what it takes to run and operate a program.I currently am the hitting coordinator and facility manager at The Lumber Yard. As the Director of Hitting, I give lessons and manage my own client base, while also developing plans for the facility. I also serve as the lead infield instructor and run the day to day operations as the facility manger.
Coaching Philosophy
Every player carries a unique way of thinking. The ability to process information and apply it will differentiate from player to player. For this reason, I believe it is crucial that coaches are able to adjust their style of coaching from player to player in order to maximize the development of each player. I have been fortunate enough to play and learn from great coaches throughout my career. From playing at a top Junior College in California, to playing at a Division 1 in Texas, and ending my career on a NAIA World Series team in Indiana, I have a lot to give back to current players based off of my vast experiences as a player.
Let's Hit!
I would love the opportunity to work with you. I offer hitting and fielding lessons Monday - Saturday at The Lumber Yard. E-Mail me by clicking the button below to get scheduled.
Let's Connect!
I would love to connect with you. You can find me on my socials or you can shoot me an email below! I look forward to growing the game together!
Let's hit!
Your lesson is booked! You will receive an email confirmation shortly. If you need to reschedule, please text me at 502-821-1713 with at least 4 hours notice!You can also reach me via email at [email protected]