Staff

Coaches

Jim Hayes has managed, coached, and handled administration for the past 15 years at all levels of Baseball. 


As a pitching coach, Coach Jim leans towards strategies and mechanics while promoting players to the next higher level of play.


B.S. Degree in Psychology 

Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California for 30 years


Proud Grandfather of 2

Benny Castillo

Played college ball at Central State Ohio and Oklahoma State University.

Drafted by the Detroit Tigers

Played professionally until moving to coaching in 2000.

Coached professional baseball and worked in player development.

Check out Benny's Bio Here!

Garry Templeton

A Padres Hall of Fame SS, Garry Templeton played for St. Louis, New York (Mets), and San Diego during a career that stretched from 1976 to 1991.

First switch hitter to record 100 hits from both sides of the plate.

Managed in the minor and independent leagues from 1998 through 2013. 

Check out his Wiki.

Jeremiah mauch

College starting pitcher and closer

Bachelors Degree from Mount Marty University

Masters Degree in Athletic Training from Augustana University

Full Bio


Von Joshua

Von Joshua was born in Oakland California in 1948. He played 10 seasons in the major leagues including the World Series in 1974 with the Dodgers.

Von went on to coach another 25 years with the Dodgers, White Sox, Toronto, and the Cubs organizations.

Von was also manager for 4 years in Taiwan and most recently as a coach/manager for the USPBL League.

Administration: Eric Batchler

20 years of coaching and administration experience including coaching, corner, promotor, board of directors, and commissioner. ABCA member. Dr. Tom Hanson Coaching the Mental Game Training (Play Big Academy). NLP Certified.  ArmCare Specialist Certified. 

*Projected Staff for 2025*
*Coaches are independent contractors with additional coaching commitments outside of and not associated with Hardball HQ