Extra Innings Instructors

Instructors at Extra Innings

Extra Innings offers individualized, year round professional baseball and softball instruction. Our staff uses a uniform step-by-step teaching system to encourage positive progress with all our students.

The Extra Innings staff features former and current professional players, college all-stars, and area college and high school coaches.

AJ Zapp (General Manager)

AJ is a former Indiana Mr. Baseball and the 1st round pick for the Altanta Braves organization in 1996. AJ played professionally for 11 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. AJ had a standout season with the Tacoma Rainiers during 2004 with a batting average of .291, 29 home runs, and 101 RBI’s. AJ is currently the general manager at Extra Innings and also the head coach of Franklin High School.

 

Adam Sanders

Adam played at Hanover College and played professionally for the Chicago White Sox organization. He manages a 9-12 year old little league in the Greenwood little league. Adam also managed the 2007 little league Greenwood all star team and will manage the 11 year old Sunday showcase team.

 

Brandy Moulin

Brandy played at Texas Tech University and was team captain from 2005-2007 and was named all Big XII All Tournament team 2007. Brandy was Co-Defensive Player 2006 and Most Improved Player 2005.

 

James Hurst

James played for the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers. James pitched opening day 1994 for the Texas Rangers. He also was part of the Division II College World Series Champions in 1988 and named All Tournament Pitcher.

 

Brent Baker

Brent played for Defiance College in Defiance, OH. Brent has also been affiliated with Franklin High School and Southport High School throughout his career. This will be Brent’s 6th year of lessons.

 

Jason Clymore

Jason played for Perry Meridian High School where he was All County and All Conference at first base. Jason coached the Perry Meridian 8th grade team in 2004 and will be going on his 5th year of coaching travel baseball. Jason is currently coaching the 12U Indiana Irish travel team.

 

Paul E. Butcher

Paul played at Broad Ripple High School and then at Marian College. Paul is currently the Edgewood Bulldogs 12u travel team pitching coach and also has coached the Edgewood youth and pony programs and pitching coach at Broad Ripple High School for 4 years. Paul has obtained the National Pitching Association’s Pitching Certification – November 1-4, 2007, San Diego, CA.

 

Amanda Teagardin

Amanda played at Southport High School, the Indy Blue Thunder and the Center Grove Xtreme. She is currently a junior and playing at Marian College. Amanda was the 2005 MVP Softball, 2005 Captain Softball, 2005 City-County Team, 2005 All County team, 2003-2004 Conference Team, 2006 most improved at Marian College.

 

Sandy Corum

Sandy played her high school softball for Jennings County High School and is currently pitching for Marian College. Sandy earned the honors of MVP from 2002 – 2006, North/South All Star 2006, and recently All Conference for Marian College 2007. Sandy played travel softball for the Indiana Earthquake and currently coaches the 12u Indiana Stingers.

 
Zach McCllelan

Zach McCllelan

Zach is currently a pitcher on the Colorado Rockies staff. Zach attended Indiana University and began his professional career with the Kansas City Royals from 2000-2003. Zach earned #8 in the top ten web gems of the week and led the Rockies Big League team with the most strikeouts by a reliever in a game (4). Zach has been giving lessons for 7 years.

 

Emmitt Carney

Emmitt is currently an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves. Emmitt is also coaching with the Indiana Bulls and South Putnam High School. Emmitt played his baseball at Kentucky Wesleyan College where he was the best pitcher (1979). Emmitt also produced a three part video with Sport America. He has been giving lessons for over 20 years.

 

Jeff Mercer

Jeff coached at Southport H.S., Franklin H.S., Indiana University, and the Indiana Bulls where he was head coach for 6 years. Jeff is also the Author of “You Can Teach Hitting” with Dusty Baker. Jeff has been giving lessons for over 20 years.

 
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