Our Staff

The coaching staff combines professional playing and coaching experience with a modern development approach. Training is detail-oriented and individualized, using consistent evaluation and feedback to help players improve efficiently. Staff members focus on long-term development, emphasizing fundamentals, repeatable mechanics, mental preparation, and game awareness. The mission is to help every player reach the next level that fits them best.

Directors

Jim Osting

Founder / Director / Coach

Founder / Director / Coach

Former professional pitcher with 12 years of pro baseball experience and MLB time. Founded OBA in 2008 and has 20+ years coaching baseball, emphasizing a team-first culture, fundamentals, and long-term player development.

Patrick Ryan

Director / Instructor

Founder / Director / Coach

Former college player and pro (drafted by the Brewers). Played multiple seasons in affiliated baseball and later transitioned into full-time instruction, working lessons, camps, and showcase support.

Mike Heath

Instructor

Founder / Director / Coach

Former MLB player with a long major league career and extensive catching experience (1000+ games caught). Known for defensive expertise and broad on-field knowledge.

Summer Coaching Staff

Jim Masson

Kennedy Duran

Paul Davis

Anthony Macaluso

Jacob Ramos

Beau Nichols

Contact

jim@ostingbaseball.com

(813) 737-3000

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