BASEBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STAFF & INSTRUCTORS
The following coaches and instructors comprise the ROX player development staff and are involved in coaching each of the ROX teams:
RYAN McGUIRE
> ROX coach since 2010
> Played Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 (Red Sox, Expos, Marlins, Mets, Orioles)
> 3rd round draft pick of Boston Red Sox in 1993
> UCLA Hall of Fame inductee and NCAA All-American
> ROX coach since 2010
> Played Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 (Red Sox, Expos, Marlins, Mets, Orioles)
> 3rd round draft pick of Boston Red Sox in 1993
> UCLA Hall of Fame inductee and NCAA All-American
TOM REDINGTON
> ROX coach since 2010
> Played professional baseball from 1987 to 1996 (Braves, White Sox, Padres, Angels)
> 3rd round draft pick of Atlanta Braves in 1987
> All-American, California High School Player of the Year and two-time CIF Player of the Year at Esperanza HS
> Hit game-winning HR in CIF championship game at Dodger Stadium: http://youtu.be/SCB9No6ELfU
> ROX coach since 2010
> Played professional baseball from 1987 to 1996 (Braves, White Sox, Padres, Angels)
> 3rd round draft pick of Atlanta Braves in 1987
> All-American, California High School Player of the Year and two-time CIF Player of the Year at Esperanza HS
> Hit game-winning HR in CIF championship game at Dodger Stadium: http://youtu.be/SCB9No6ELfU
RYAN FLANAGAN
> ROX coach since 2002; ages 9U through 18U (coaches 14U team and oversees club's baseball development)
> Four-year starting pitcher at UC San Diego
> NCAA All-American; two-time All-West Region; led team to Div III College World Series
> Focus on throwing development and pitching instruction
> ROX coach since 2002; ages 9U through 18U (coaches 14U team and oversees club's baseball development)
> Four-year starting pitcher at UC San Diego
> NCAA All-American; two-time All-West Region; led team to Div III College World Series
> Focus on throwing development and pitching instruction
TIM RASMUSSEN
> Played at Cerritos JC
> Coached at HS level (Downey HS)
> 9 years youth coaching experience
> Wellness/Fitness Coordinator for Long Beach Fire Dept
> Played at Cerritos JC
> Coached at HS level (Downey HS)
> 9 years youth coaching experience
> Wellness/Fitness Coordinator for Long Beach Fire Dept
ROBERT DELLA GROTTA
> ROX coach since 2013 (coaches 13U Black team)
> Played professionally in Tampa Bay Rays organization for 3 years (2007 draft pick)
> Four-year pitcher for Pepperdine University
> Two-sport athlete at Mater Dei HS; Athlete of the Year in 2003
> Club baseball coach in OC since 2009 and private pitching/hitting instructor
> ROX coach since 2013 (coaches 13U Black team)
> Played professionally in Tampa Bay Rays organization for 3 years (2007 draft pick)
> Four-year pitcher for Pepperdine University
> Two-sport athlete at Mater Dei HS; Athlete of the Year in 2003
> Club baseball coach in OC since 2009 and private pitching/hitting instructor
RYAN CHAPMAN
> ROX coach since 2014 (coaches 11U Blue and 10U Gray teams)
> Played professionally in NY Mets organization (2013 draft pick)
> Pitched at Santa Ana College (2010-2012)
> Private pitching, hitting and catching instructor since 2009
> Kinesiology major with emphasis in physical therapy and biomechanics
> ROX coach since 2014 (coaches 11U Blue and 10U Gray teams)
> Played professionally in NY Mets organization (2013 draft pick)
> Pitched at Santa Ana College (2010-2012)
> Private pitching, hitting and catching instructor since 2009
> Kinesiology major with emphasis in physical therapy and biomechanics
RICK STOKES
> ROX coach since 2012 (coaches 16U team)
> Certified personal trainer, specializing in strength, speed and agility training
> Private hitting instructor and youth baseball camp director
> ROX coach since 2012 (coaches 16U team)
> Certified personal trainer, specializing in strength, speed and agility training
> Private hitting instructor and youth baseball camp director
JEREMY MARTINEZ
> ROX player in 2009; ROX catching instructor since 2012
> Entering sophomore season at USC
> All-CIF and All-County catcher at Mater Dei HS; won CIF championship
> Won World Championships as starting catcher on USA 16U and 18U National Teams
> Selected by Chicago Cubs in 2013 draft (did not sign)
> ROX player in 2009; ROX catching instructor since 2012
> Entering sophomore season at USC
> All-CIF and All-County catcher at Mater Dei HS; won CIF championship
> Won World Championships as starting catcher on USA 16U and 18U National Teams
> Selected by Chicago Cubs in 2013 draft (did not sign)
BRENNAN LEITAO
> ROX player from 2005 to 2010; provides off-season pitching instruction and assists at team practices
> Entering senior season as 4th-year starting pitcher for Sacramento State University
> 1st team All-Conference in 2013 and 2014; All-Freshman Conference team in 2012
> All-CIF pitcher/SS at Woodbridge HS
> ROX player from 2005 to 2010; provides off-season pitching instruction and assists at team practices
> Entering senior season as 4th-year starting pitcher for Sacramento State University
> 1st team All-Conference in 2013 and 2014; All-Freshman Conference team in 2012
> All-CIF pitcher/SS at Woodbridge HS
JAMES BUCCHERI
> ROX coach since 2008
> Professional baseball instructor in South OC
> Played minor league baseball from 1988 to 2000, and professionally in Italy from 2002 to 2013
> Played in 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classic and 2004 Olympic Games (Team Italy)
> Goldenwest College; Marina HS
> ROX coach since 2008
> Professional baseball instructor in South OC
> Played minor league baseball from 1988 to 2000, and professionally in Italy from 2002 to 2013
> Played in 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classic and 2004 Olympic Games (Team Italy)
> Goldenwest College; Marina HS
ZACK WEISS
> ROX player from 2003 to 2010; provides off-season pitching instruction
> Plays professionally in Cincinnati Reds organization; 6th round draft pick in 2013
> Pitched for UCLA from 2011-2013
> Pitched in 2012 and 2013 Div I College World Series (champion in 2013)
> All-CIF player for Northwood HS; drafted in 10th round by Pirates (did not sign)
> ROX player from 2003 to 2010; provides off-season pitching instruction
> Plays professionally in Cincinnati Reds organization; 6th round draft pick in 2013
> Pitched for UCLA from 2011-2013
> Pitched in 2012 and 2013 Div I College World Series (champion in 2013)
> All-CIF player for Northwood HS; drafted in 10th round by Pirates (did not sign)