Winter Break Youth Skills Camp Register at NJJBA.org Dates:
Saturday December 30th Sunday December 31st
Cost:
$100
Details:
Camp will provide instruction in hitting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and baserunning Camp will be run by current professional baseball players: Matt Jones (Arizona Diamondbacks), Mitch Horacek (Baltimore Orioles), Jordan Serena (LA Angels), and Evan Marzilli (Arizona Diamondbacks)
“North Jefferson Junior Baseball helped me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional baseball player. I am excited to partner with them for this great opportunity. We have a great lineup of current players that will be coaching the clinic, who have a combined 21+ years of professional experience.” -Matt Jones (Catcher, Arizona Diamondbacks)
Camp Agenda
Saturday December 30th North Jefferson Indoor Practice Facility 6385 W 52nd Ave #4 Arvada, CO 80002 Hitting, pitching and catching instruction will be provided on this day Ages 8-10 years old • 9 am -12 pm (8:30 am check in) Ages 11-14 years old • 1 pm – 4 pm (12:30 pm check in)
Sunday December 31st APEX Field House 5724 Oak St Arvada, CO 80002 Infield, outfield and baserunning instruction will be provided on this day 8-14 year olds • 9 am – 12 pm
Instructor Bios Matt Jones – Catcher, Arizona Diamondbacks Matt is an Arvada native and graduated from Ralston Valley High School in 2010. In College, he played one year for the #1 ranked Central Arizona College (NJCAA) before transferring to Southern Illinois University. In 2014, Matt signed a professional contract with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League, and then signed as a free agent with Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt is entering his 5th professional season and has played at the AAA level. In 2017, he played for the Visalia Rawhide (A+).
Mitch Horacek – Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles Mitch attended Thunder Ridge High School and graduated in 2010. Mitch was drafted out of high school by the Colorado Rockies in 2010 in the 46th round, but chose not to sign and attended Division 1 Dartmouth College. He was then drafted a second time out of Dartmouth in 2013 by the Baltimore Orioles in 9th round and signed. In 2017, Mitch played for Frederick Keys (A+) of the Carolina League
Jordan Serena – Infield, Los Angeles Angels Jordan is a native of Parker, CO and attended Chaparral High School as a three sport athlete. He continued his baseball career at Columbia University in New York City, where his team won three Ivy League titles and appeared in three consecutive NCAA regionals. Jordan received allleague honors three times and graduated with a degree in psychology. Jordan was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 35th round of the 2015 draft. He has since made it to the AA level and played every position on the field except pitcher and catcher.
Evan Marzilli – Center Field – Arizona Diamondbacks Evan is a Center Fielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. From Cranston, Rhode Island where he attended Bishop Hendricken High School. He went on to attend the University of South Carolina where he won back-to-back National Championships for the Gamecocks in 2010 and 2011. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 8th round in 2012. In 2017, Marzilli split time between the Jackson Generals (AA) and the Reno Aces (AAA).