Every offseason, many of the top MLB, NCAA and high school baseball teams travel to Florida for the mix of immaculate weather and ideal training. The one destination that offers the best of both for team baseball training is the IMG Baseball Academy in Bradenton, FL. With 3 full-size diamonds, 2 infield training diamonds, multiple batting cages and practice mounds, pitcher-simulation machine and the sport’s top video analysis program, the IMG Baseball Academy has all of the tools to help players at every position and any age group.
Since 2006 Jason’s off-field tasks include operational issues such as marketing, sales, scheduling, and contracting as well as a focus on revenue generation. He is currently the coach of the Varsity Team and he is also Commissioner of the Wood Bat Leagues. His on field duties include working with the outfielders, hitters, and baserunners. Jason is a proven leader of successful baseball players at all levels and excels at teaching the game the right way with passion and consistency. Jason received his BA in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and a MBA in Marketing from Youngstown State University. 
Pete Paciorek
- Title: Coach
- Since: 2011
- Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Pete.Paciorek@imgworld.com
About:
Pete comes to IMG after what will be his sixth season as the head coach at Principia College. Prior to Pete’s time at Principia he served as an assistant at Cal State Los Angeles and at Whittier College. Pete has also spent time in the Northeast League coaching professional Independent players. He was drafted as a player in 1994 in the 16th round by the San Diego Padres and spent 9 years between the Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations. Pete was recognized by Baseball America as a two-time “Best Defensive 1st Baseman”.
He also comes from a long line of professional baseball players. His dad John and his uncles Tom and Jim Paciorek all played in the Major Leagues. Uncles Robert and Mike played minor league baseball, as well as his brother Mack and cousins Tommy and Joey.
Education/Accreditations:
- 2006 M.A. Organization Communication & Leadership, California State University, Los Angeles
- 2004 B.A. Organization Communication & Public Relations, California State University, Los Angeles
Playing Experience:
Professional Playing:
- 9 Year Professional Baseball Career (Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres) 1995-2003
- Drafted in 16th round of MLB Draft in 1994
- 2 Time Minor League Champion (California League 2000 and Southern League 2001)
- 2 Time Minor League All-Star (Pioneer League 1996 and California League 2000)
- California League Top Defensive 1st Basemen
High School:
- California High School State and CIF Baseball Player of the Year 1994
- CIF Champion 1992 and Runner up in 1994
Coaching Experience:
5 Years as College Head Coach—Principia College (NCAA DIII) 2007-2011
- Led Principia to school record in wins in his last 3 consecutive seasons
- Under Paciorek, Principia hitters shattered more than 30 offensive records
3 Years as Field Manager/Head Coach for DI college summer wood bat league 2007-2009
- Danville Dans (Prospect League—formerly CICL)
- Named CICL Coach of the Year in 2008
- Coached 14 players on Danville Dans who were drafted by MLB organizations
2 Years as Assistant Coach—Cal State Los Angeles (NCAA DII) 2005 & 2006
- Helped lead to NCAA DII Regional Final Game in 2006
- Team Ranked 6th in nation DII
1 Year as Assistant Coach—Whittier College (NCAA DIII) 2004
- Hitting Coach & Outfield Coach
1 Year Professional Coach—Berkshire Blackbears (Northeast League) 2003
- Player/Coach (Hitting Coach)
*IMG Wood Bat League Champs 2010 and regular season Champs in 2011
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