Meet the Instructors/Coaches
JON MOSCOT
Jon grew up in Pacific Palisades, CA and after a successful High School Baseball career, 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 and pitched parts of 2 seasons for the MLB club. 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, utilizing a new age skillset of data integration, blended with real world experience and a uniquely powerful coaching style. He currently operates a private coaching business. With a deep skill set, knowledge, and passion for the game, Jon has helped more than 35 athletes in the Sacramento area over the last five years earn Division 1 athletic scholarships to programs such as Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Stanford, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal, Cal Poly, UCLA, USC, Nevada, Sacramento State, TCU, UCSB, Davis and Pepperdine, among many others. He also maintains strong relationships with a wide network of college head coaches and recruiting coordinators, giving his players valuable exposure. Beyond that, countless other athletes he has trained have gone on to play college baseball at various levels. Jon brings a fresh perspective and a modern, forward-thinking approach to teaching the game, and he is excited to share it with all those attending the clinic this winter.
Josh Morton
Josh Morton brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience to the field, making him an invaluable mentor for young athletes. He is currently on staff with Sierra College Baseball, where during the 2024–2025 season he helped guide the team to the Final Four State Championship. Josh also has a long history as an assistant coach with both The Rock and Sierra College (2003–2010, 2014–2019, 2022–present), highlighted by helping lead Sierra 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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