Baseball Heaven Staff
Joe Di Benedetto
Joe has extensive experience in what it takes to teach the fundamentals of winning baseball. Over 20 of his former players have signed professional contracts with both Zack Minor and Chris Stynes reaching the Major leagues. He also does private lessons and operates baseball camps in Michigan. Prior to joining Northwood, Coach "D" was a scout in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
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28 Years of experience as a Head College Baseball Coach
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Coached over 1,000 College Baseball Games
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Has won 616 games as a Head Coach
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Over 20 of his former players have signed contracts in Professional Baseball
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Worked as a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to Coaching at Northwood
Hunter Merillat
Hunter graduated from Meridian High School in Sanford, attends SVSU, and is majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in Social Studies.
Just a few of his accomplishments:
- 3 time 1st Team All-Conference Jack Pine
- Named to the Midland Daily News Dream Team
- Named Midland Daily News Co-Pitcher of the Year
- Named Midland Daily News Player of the Year
- 1st Team All-State Pitcher and 1st Team All-State Catcher
- Holds state record for career doubles
- 3 time all conference GLIAC pitcher
Hunter is available for baseball pitching, hitting, fielding and catchers lessons.
Katie Ardouin
