Meet the Instructors
JON MOSCOT
Jon grew up in Pacific Palisades, CA attending Palisades Charter High School and was voted the LA City Section Western League MVP in both his Junior and Senior High School Seasons. He was voted Male Outstanding Athlete of the Year in 2009 by the Palisades-Post. Jon went on to pitch at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA in 2011 and 2012 helping lead the Waves to a WCC Conference Championship after throwing 120 innings with a 2.9 era. In 2012 Jon was drafted in the 4th round by the Cincinnati Reds and led the Cincinnati organization in strikeouts in 2014. Jon went on to make his Major League Debut in June of 2015. Jon also has pitched for Team Israel in International competition most recently being the opening starter in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Upon retiring from his playing days Jon was the AAA pitching coach for the Louisville Bats in 2019 currently works at a sports technology company with an emphasis on biomechanics. With a deep skill set, knowledge and passion for the game, Jon has helped over 30 athletes in the Sacramento are over the last 4 years reach their goals of Division 1 athletics scholarships. He brings a fresh perspective and exciting new age mindset to teaching baseball and is looking forward to sharing it with all those attending the clinic this Winter.
Josh Morton
Josh Morton brings an extensive and successful coaching and playing background to the field, making him an invaluable mentor for young athletes. He is currently coaching with Sierra College Baseball and has a rich history as an assistant coach both with The Rock and at Sierra College (2003-2010, 2014-2019, 2022-Present), where he helped lead the team to a 2008 State Championship. Josh has also coached at Placer High School, guiding them to the 2012 PVL Championship and the Sac-Joaquin Finalists, along with Del Campo High School and the Kelowna Falcons in British Columbia's West Coast League. He has been involved in travel ball teams like Hank’s Bombers, Golden Spikes, and Auburn Aces, helping to develop players at all levels.
As a player, Josh's credentials are equally impressive. He was a 1994 AAU All-American and a 1995 Area Code Team member for the San Francisco Giants. At Del Campo High School, he was part of the 1995 Sac-Joaquin Division 1 Championship team and earned a spot on the Sacramento Bee All-Metro Team. He later pitched on scholarship at Cal Poly, setting the school record for most games pitched in a career (87 games) in the Big West Conference. Josh's professional career included time as a left-handed pitcher for the Kelowna Heat in the Canadian Baseball League.
With his extensive coaching experience and history of success as a player, Josh is passionate about helping young athletes stay healthy, develop their skills, and pursue their dreams of playing college baseball. His coaching philosophy is built on a foundation of care, proper mechanics, and long-term success, making him an incredible resource for aspiring players and their families.
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