Stephen Leonetti is the owner of San Diego School of Baseball. He has coached at multiple NCAA D1 Programs including Niagara, Army West Point and University of Connecticut (UCONN) Leonetti also has spent time as a professional coach as the manager of the San Rafael
Pacifics where they won a division championship.
Players I've coached or worked with
MLB 40 MAN Roster Rajai Davis
MLB 40 MAN Roster Jason Foley
Mystic Schooners
MLB Draft 2014 Zach Albin
MLB Draft 2016 Willie Rios,
MLB Draft 2016 Chase Livingston
MLB Draft 2016 Toby Handley did not sign
MLB Draft 2017 Brett Bond
MLB Draft 2017 Carson Teel (did not sign)
MLB Draft 2017 Martin Figueroa
MLB Draft 2017 Rich Slenker
MLB Draft 2017 Doug Domnarski
MLB Draft 2018 Carson Teel, signed
MLB Draft 2018 Tim Cate, did not sign
MLB Draft 2018 Ryan Ramiz,
MLB Draft 2018 Kevin Magee,
MLB Draft 2018 Brian Rey
MLB Draft 2019 Tommy Jew,
MLB Draft 2019 Kaleb Foster
MLB Draft 2020 T.T. Bowens
At UConn:
MLB Draft 2021 9th Round Twins Pat Winkel
MLB Draft 2021 12th Round Twins Kyler Fedko
MLB Draft 2021 :15th Round Marlins Caleb Wurster
MLB Draft 2019 3rd Round Rockies Jacob Wallace
MLB Draft 2019 7th Round Twins Anthony Prato
MLB Draft 2019 11th Round Padres Mason Feole ( Team USA)
MLB Draft 2019 29th Round Athletics Michael Woodworth
MLB Draft 2019 37th Round Pittsburgh C.J. Dandeneau
MLB Draft 2018 2nd Round Nationals Tim Cate (Team USA)
Alexandria Aces:
MLB Draft 2017 17th round DETROIT TIGERS BILLY LESCHER
MLB Draft 2017 3rd round BOSTON RED SOX BRETT NETZER
MLB Draft: 2018, 27th round San Diego Padres, GABE MOSSER
MLB Draft: 2017 30th round Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles WILL ROBERTSON
Zann Zurbrugg 2019 27th round Milwaukee Brewers
Hector Garcia Minnesota Twins
Phil Capra 15th round Mets 2018
"Having initiated a promising baseball journey at Fallbrook High School, he swiftly established himself as a standout player. Transitioning to San Diego Mesa College for his junior college years, where he played for Coach Leonetti. He continued to demonstrate skill and passion for the game. Upon graduation, he seamlessly transferred to Rogers State University, where he made significant contributions to the team.
Representing Rogers State on the collegiate stage, he faced challenges head-on and embraced opportunities to excel in the sport. Post-college, his professional journey kicked off when he was drafted in the 2023 Frontier League Draft by the Gateway Grizzlies. Since then, he's donned the jerseys of multiple teams in the league, leaving an indelible mark and showcasing unwavering commitment to his baseball career.”
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2023
Rubi Joins The San Diego School of Baseball.
2020
Made five appearances, all out of the bullpen ... Had no record, a 0.00 ERA, and five strikeouts over five innings ... Allowed just four hits and no runs on the year ... Had a .211 batting average against and 0.80 WHIP ... Didn't walk or hit a batter ... Didn't allow a hit in three of his five outings .... Struck out a pair as a part of a 1-2-3 inning in his season debut on Feb. 18 against Loyola Marymount ... Pitched himself out of a jam against St. Mary's on Mar. 22, allowing three singles but getting out of the inning unscathed by rolling up a game-ending 6-4-3 double play ... Matched a season-high with two strikeouts against Oklahoma State on Feb. 28 ... Needed just five pitches to get three outs against Texas A&M on Feb. 29 ... Named to the Director's Honor Roll for fall and spring (quarter GPA of 3.0 or higher and pass at least 12 units).
2019
Made 11 appearances, including three starts, in his debut season at UCLA ... Was 2-0 with a 1.31 ERA, .160 batting average against, and nine strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings ... Had the lowest ERA on the team among pitchers with seven or more innings ... Made his Division I debut on Mar. 29 with a scoreless inning of relief ... Team was 3-0 in his starts ... Was a standout in midweek games, recording a 1.42 ERA over 12 2/3 innings ... Made his first DI start on May 7 against Long Beach State; recorded a line of 5 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 4 K while retiring the final 11 batters he faced ... Earned his first NCAA win on May 14 at UC Irvine, allowing just three hits over five shutout innings ... Closed the year by allowing just one earned run over 13 1/3 innings ... Was unscored upon in six of his eight relief appearances ... Pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning against CSUN on Apr. 2 ... Made two appearances during the Los Angeles Regional, giving up one earned over a combined 4 1/3 innings ... Started the regional final against LMU, pitching into the second inning while allowing two unearned runs ... Pitched three innings in a do-or-die game against Baylor, helping the Bruins to an 11-6 win with three innings of one-run ball ... Made four appearances in Pac-12 play, giving up just one hit and no runs over a combined 3 2/3 innings.
Glendale Community College (2016-18)
Played two seasons at Glendale CC ... As a freshman in 2015-16, was 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA over 26 2/3 innings ... In 2018, had a 0.95 ERA while striking out 24 batters in just 19 innings ... Named All-Western State Conference in both of his seasons ... Ended his JC career with a 17 2/3 scoreless innings streak.
High School
Played three varsity seasons at Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif. ... Was an All-CIF pick in 2014 and 2015 ... Named All-League three times (2013-15).
Career Highs (as of conclusion of 2020)
Innings: 5.0 (twice)
Strikeouts: 4 vs. LBSU (5/7/19)
Amalani runs our strength and conditioning program as well as offering hitting lessons-
About Amalani:
Drafted out of High School
Outfielder 5th round 2013 MLB Draft (KC Royals Organization)
-ISSA Youth fitness certified
-ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
-NASM Nutrition certified
Steven Sanchez is the recruting coordinator at NCAA D2 powerhouse Point Loma Nazarene University here in San Diego. Coach Sanchez serves as on of the lead coaches for SDSB camps and clinics
Oceanside native Jack Gonzales transitioned from player into an Assistant Coach (Pitching) with NCAA D-2 powerhouse Point Loma Nazarene University.
In 2022 Jack threw 95.2 innings, with a 3.48 ERA helping PLNU get to the College World Series Finals.
AS A JUNIOR (2023)
Named to All-Academic PacWest honor roll … Honored to D2CCA All-West Region Second Team and ABCA/Rawlings All-West Region Second Team as a utility pitcher … Selected to be on All-PacWest First Team as a utility pitcher and the All-PacWest Second Team as a relief pitcher … Named PacWest Pitcher of the Week (May. 8) … Appeared in 26 games on the mound … Tied for fifth in the PacWest in saves (7) … Pitched to a 4.60 ERA in 43.0 innings pitched … Recorded batting average of .292 with 38 RBI on 57 hits and 10 HR.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
Academic All-PacWest… Pitched in 14 games for the Sea Lions…Won 9 games… Threw no-hitters at Azusa Pacific, Hawaii Pacific, Biola, Hilo and Northwest Nazarene… 86 Putouts… Batting average .325… IP 31.0.
AS A FRESHMAN (2021)
Academic All-PacWest… Played in 13 games for the Sea Lions, starting in 5 of them… .280 Batting average… Recorded 3 RBI and 2 runs on 7 hits… Completed 15 Putouts.
PRIOR TO PLNU
2020 graduate of Point Loma High School...Lettered four years in baseball for the Pointers...Junior Year MVP...San Diego County All-Star...Graduated with honors.
PERSONAL
Born in San Diego, Calif...Parents Eric and Dawn Otjen...Has one sibling Jordan Otjen.
OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Otj
Hobbies: Fishing and Surfing
Favorite Book: Mind Gym
Favorite Movies: Shooter and Goodfellas
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Padres
Favorite Athlete: Max Scherzer
Bucket liste item: Skydive
Currently a student athlete Cal State Northridge he was formerly at San Diego City College, Conner excels in the classroom as well as on the field.
Conner was selected All Conference his freshman year, and is considered one of the Top catchers in California Junior College.
AS A FRESHMAN
Earned All-PacWest Academic honors … Played in four games with three at-bats.
PRIOR TO PLNU
2022 graduate of La Sierra High School...Lettered four years in baseball for the Eagles...First Team All-League...Conference Champions...Posted a season-best BA (.419).
PERSONAL
Born in Corona, Calif...Majoring in Psychology...Competes as an outfielder.
OTHER STUFF
Favorite TV Show: Yellowstone
Hobbies: Surfing
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movies: Bull Durham
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Athlete: Conor McGregor
Bucket list item: Travel to Belize
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2023)
Earned All-Academic PacWest honors … Played in 20 games … Recorded a batting average of .250 with 2 RBI on 2 hits.
SOPHOMORE (2023)
Named to the All-Academic PacWest list … Knocked in the game-winning run in a win against Biola, winning 13-11 … Competed in 32 games and started in 9 of them … Batted .244 with 9 RBI and 1 HR on 10 hits.
AS A FRESHMAN (2022)
Earned All-Academic PacWest honors … Participated in 26 games, starting in 14 … Recorded a batting average of .245 with 1 HR on 12 hits and 8 RBI.
PRIOR TO PLNU
Transferred from University of California Santa Barbara...
2020 graduate of Point Loma High School...Lettered three years in baseball for the Pointers...Junior Year Defensive POY...2019 Western Conference Champions...2019 Lions Tournament Champions.
PERSONAL
Born in San Diego, Calif...Majoring in Business Administration...Competes as an outfielder.
OTHER STUFF
Favorite Dessert: Lava Cake
Hobbies: Fishing
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movies: Godfather
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Padres
Favorite Athlete: Trent Grisham
Favorite Song/Artist: Colter Wall
If you're interested in one of our open positions, start by applying here and attaching your resume.
Softball Instructor: Pitching
Softball Instructor: Hitting
Baseball Instructor
Director of Team Operations
Director of Camp Operations
Camp Counselors: high school baseball or softball experience required.
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