Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Expertise: Speed/Hitting/Infield
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MLB)
7-Year MLB Shortstop with the Pirates, Phillies, Braves, Redsox, Padres, Giants. Long Beach Native. Pepperdine University Alumnus. Los Alamitos High School Class of 2005. Heartwell Pony Colt. Lakewood Village Little League
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 210
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Expertise: Catching/Hitting
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MLB)
MLB World Series Champion, Silver Slugger, 2022 All-Star, 10-year MLB Veteran. Long Beach Native. Lakewood High School Class of 2007. Heartwell Pony Colt. Lakewood Village Little League.
Height: 6’1"
Weight: 215
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Mansfield, TX
Expertise: Catching/Hitting
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MLB)
Former MLB Catcher. A native of Mansfield, Texas, Bantz attended Mansfield High School where he ranks top 5 all-time in Avg., homeruns, doubles, RBI’s and caught stealing %. He was inducted into the Mansfield Independent School District Hall of Fame in 2016. He earned a scholarship to play D-1 college baseball at Dallas Baptist University in 2006 where he was a 4 year starter. In 2008, he earned an invite to play in the top collegiate summer league with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League and led the league in caught stealing %. He finished his career as the all-time leader in caught stealing % in DBU history and was inducted into the hall of fame in 2014. He was selected by the Mariners in the 30th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Bantz was called up to the majors for the first time on June 5, 2013 and finished his career with stints on both the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins.
Height: 6’5"
Weight: 240
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA
Expertise: Pitching
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MiLB)
Jackson is a detail-oriented current pro pitcher that is well-known as a flame thrower with the ability to throw 100mph. He is a Pepperdine Alumnus and went to Redlands East Valley HS. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 35th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft and the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA).
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190
Bats: S
Throws: R
Hometown: Cyrpess, CA
Expertise: Hitting/Infield
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (D-1)
Braden is a former D1 Shortstop that Led UNLV in Mountain West Conference hitting and OBP, 8th and 9th respectively in the conference. Played SS for the Perfect Game National Champions at Cypress HS. Division 1 CIF Champion, 3 year starter, 2 time All-League, 3x league champion, 2018 Quarterfinalist, 2019 Empire League “All Star”
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 230
Bats: L
Throws: L
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Expertise: Hitting/Infield
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MiLB)
Mahki Backstrom, a former collegiate baseball player drafted by the Atlanta Braves, brings over a decade of coaching experience to the field. His extensive background in both playing and coaching has equipped him with a deep understanding of the game. Mahki's coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development alongside fostering a supportive and encouraging environment. He has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, earning a reputation as a highly respected instructor in the baseball community.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Bellflower, CA
Expertise: Hitting/Catching
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (Indy)
Isaiah specializes in hitting and catching. He was born in Bellflower, grew up playing pony baseball at ELB, and attended Compton college in 2022-2023. Since then, Isaiah joined Zone 22 LA and will be playing independent professional baseball in Salem Oregon in the Mavericks league.
Height: 6’3"
Weight: 210
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Corona, CA
Expertise: Pitching
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (Indy)
Caleb is a Right-Handed Pitcher from Huntington Beach who attended High School Norco HS. In 2023 he played for UC Riverside and he pitched 35.0 innings pitched across 18 appearances with two starts, Earned the win with 4.0 scoreless innings in 6-5 win at USC (3/1), 2.2 scoreless innings in two appearances against Cal State Fullerton (4/14, 4/16).
Height: 6’3"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Cypress, CA
Expertise: Performance/ Hitting/ Infield
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (Juco)
Former Collegiate Ballplayer and Cypress native who fell in love with the process of Strength Training & Conditioning, Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Hypertrophy, along with Rehabilitation. Degree in Kinesiology. ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. CPR/AED Certified. Specializes in Customized Exercise/Workout Programming, Nutritional counseling, 1-on-1 Personal Training, Group Training, Muscular Hypertrophy, Strength and Conditioning, and Cardiovascular/Endurance Training.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Los Alamitos, CA
Expertise: Infield/Pitching/Hitting/Catching
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (Club)
Los Al high school, pitcher of the year, 2-way utility player (all 9 positions). UCSB. 9 years coaching/personal training experience 6u-collegiate players. Perfect Game All State Games Evaluator/Coach for team California.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Expertise: Hitting
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (D-1)
Played Softball at University of Nebraska. Assistant Coach - University of Nebraska. Assistant Coach - University of Wisconsin. Executive Director and Hitting Coach - RightView Pro. Certification - On Base U Coaching Coordinator - Lakewood Village Little League
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Expertise: Performance Training
Highest Level of Experience:
Braston is a certified personal trainer/ strength coach through ISSA. Originally from Northern California, he grew up around the fitness industry along side both of his parents. He played football and wrestled throughout college. He also know the in’s and out’s of the action sports world – wakeboarding, snowboarding, skating, skiing and motocross. His background revolves around strength & conditioning and functional exercise. He has a passion for the d'Arnaud Athletics community and wants to provide wellness and fitness to all.
Height: 6’5"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: MIlton, MA
Expertise: Pitching
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MiLB)
Dual sport student-athlete at Milton High School (Milton, Massachusetts) in both baseball and golf. As a pitcher, had 155 strikeouts, 35 walks, and boasted a 1.24 ERA during 100 innings on the mound while also hitting .315 during his career. Three-time Bay State League All-Star as both a pitcher and infielder and was Named to the Preseason All-State First Team during his senior season. This earned him a scholarship to Northeastern University where he pitched for 3 years and was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Sam pitched 3 years in the Phillies organization and finished his career in independent baseball with the Kansas city Monarchs.
Height: 6’4"
Weight: 210
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Expertise: Pitching
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MiLB)
Nico is a graduate of Long Beach State University where he rack up numerous awards for the dirtbags. He finished his career having earned 2nd Team All-American (ABCA and Collegiate Baseball), 1st Team All-West Region (ABCA), Big West Pitcher of the Year, 1st Team All-Big West Conference, and ranked one of the top 10 starting pitchers in the country by D1Baseball.com. Before getting to the Dirtbags, Nico was a member of the College of San Mateo and Gonzaga University where he dominated. A native of Walnut Creek, CA where he attended Northgate High School and was a 1st Team All-Conference selection, Nico was signed by the Chicago Cubs and is pitching in there minor league system.
Height: 6’3"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Expertise: Pitching
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (D-1)
A 2018 high school graduate of Mira Costa. 3-year letter winner in baseball and 1 in basketball. Attended Azusa Pacific University during the 2018-2019 school year, El Camino College from 2019-2021, and UNLV from 2021-2024. Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Threw a 110 innings in 3 years of division 1 baseball with 108 career strikeouts.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Expertise: Infield/ Hitting
Highest Level of Experience: NCAA (D-2)
During his four-year playing career in college as a second baseman, Scianna played for 2 different schools in Dowling College, who reach the College World Series in his first year, and Caldwell University where he graduated with a degree in communications. Returning to New York to earn his master’s degree from St. John’s University in sports management and professional studies, Scianna joined the division 2 Queens College coaching staff as a full-time assistant infield, first base and hitting coach. Specializing in middle-infield, Scianna has been an integral part of training and development programs during his coaching tenure, while also serving as a hitting instructor and assisting in the recruitment of players all across the country.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Expertise: Infield/ Hitting
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MiLB)
Selected in the 15th round by Minnesota Twins, Mikey was a stand out at both UCLA and Gahr High School in Cerritos, CA. While at Gahr, he was a 4-year starter and ranked No. 17 in the 2018 Perfect Game USA Top High School Prospects in the state of California and No. 115 nationally. A few of his accolades include: 2x Perfect Game Rawlings Underclass First Team All-American, 2x Area Code Selection and multiple time player of year/All CIF/All Tournament selections. Upon entering UCLA, he started in all 3 of his years with his last year leading the team in HR, 2nd on the team in RBI’s, 3rd in at-bats and walks, and was 9th overall in the Pac-12 in runs scored.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
Bats: L
Throws: R
Hometown: Lakewood, CA
Expertise: Hitting/Infield
Highest Level of Experience: Professional (MLB)
A product of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California, Carp was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft (254th overall). He would go on to win the Sterling Award as Mets organization player of the year following his 2006 season with the St. Lucie Mets. Carp would be traded to the Mariners in a 3-team trade and would eventually make his MLB debut in 2009. Carp was named the American League Rookie of the Month in August, during which he had a 20-game hitting streak, batting .313 and driving in 25 runs. He would be acquired by the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and would go on to win the world series in that same year. Carp finished his career with stints on 4 other major league teams (Rangers, Nationals, Dodgers, and Orioles).
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 210
Bats: R
Throws: R
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Expertise: Performance/Recovery/Injury Prevention
Highest Level of Experience:
Bryce earned his degree from UC Santa Cruz with a concentration in Physical Therapy and Exercise Science. Bryce is the owner of Beach Fitness in Seal Beach, Ca since 2006. He has many certifications for exercise, strength & conditioning, and performance training. Bryce has an Osteopathic background in manual medicine and exercise from Guy VOYER, DO. Today he primarily works as a performance therapist improving athletic and human performance. Bryce has 3 kids that all play sports.
