Coach Gerald Bautista
Professional Baseball Veteran · Hitting & Fielding Coach
Nine years of professional baseball — including the Cleveland Guardians organization and independent leagues — gave Gerald a firsthand education in what it actually takes to compete at the highest level. He brings that to every player he coaches.
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Gerald Bautista spent nine years in professional baseball — including time in the Cleveland Guardians organization and independent leagues — competing at levels most players never reach. That career gave him a firsthand education in what separates athletes who advance from those who plateau: efficient mechanics, a confident plate approach, and the mental edge that holds up under pressure.
He now brings that knowledge to the coaching box, working with catchers, infielders, outfielders, and hitters to build the complete player — one who is ready for the next level before they get there.
Gerald's coaching philosophy is built on what he learned competing, not what he read in a textbook. Every drill, every cue, every mental framework comes from years of testing what works when the game is on the line.
Coaching Expertise
Swing Mechanics
Efficient load, hip rotation, hand path, and contact point — built for both power and consistency.
Plate Approach
Pitch recognition, two-strike adjustments, situational hitting, and the mental discipline to let the right pitches work for you.
Catcher Development
Receiving, framing, blocking, throwing, and pitch calling — the complete package for the most demanding position on the field.
Infield & Outfield
Footwork, routes, first-step reads, and the situational awareness that defines high-level defensive play.
Mental Game
The confidence, composure, and reset ability that Gerald developed competing professionally — now teachable to every athlete.
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