staff

Tony Diaz – has been an instructor at Baseball City U.S.A. since 2007. Tony was a four year starter at Division
1 Sacred Heart University located in Fairfield, CT. where he also earned his degree in Sports Management.
Prior to coming to Baseball City U.S.A. he was a trainer at Pro Prospects Training Facility, in Monticello N.Y.
for 3 years. In 2009 he was the assistant coach at North Broward Prep. Tony instructs in Hitting, Pitching,
Catching and Fielding.

Jaime Santiago was an instructor at United Baseball Academy through out his high school career. After
graduating form Northeast High School, Jaime suffered a career ending injury to his arm. Since then he
has been one of the top baseball instructors in the area. Jaime specializes in hitting, pitching, and
on-the-field team training.

Elliott Maddox – Through an 11 year career in Major League Baseball, Elliott played for the Mets,
Yankees, and Tigers and was awarded the American League MVP award in 1974. Elliott
specializes as a hitting instructor and can help your player excel to the next level.

Lexy Spellacy – Lexy has been softball trained for 10 years in pitching, catching, fielding and hitting. She was
a starter at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and recieved All-County her senior year. Lexy is now starting off
her second year at Broward College as a catcher and 3rd baseman. Lexy has been a personal softball
instructor for the past 3 years.

Brandon Holden is a 2006 graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School. Holden was a stand out
high school player in Broward County being named to the Sun-Sentinel All County Team several
times. He was drafted in the 13th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 380th overall selection in
the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. Brandon is personable, knowledgeable, and young enough
to know what got him to be one of the top pitchers in the country, and drafted onto a Major League
team.

Daniel Elorriaga-Matra is a graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School. He was
selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 26th round of the 2007 June Draft. Dan is still a
catcher playing for the Braves but joins us in the off season.

Jon Coutlangus – Baseball City welcomes Jon as the latest addition to our staff. His Major League
debut was with the Cincinnati Reds and he ranked third in appearances amoung all National
League rookies. He spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff. He was originally
drafted by the San Francisco Giants as a center fielder. Jon attended the University of South
Carolina Gamecocks and helped them reach the 2002 and 2003 College World Series. Jon instructs
in all aspects of the game but most notably in pitching and hitting.