STAFF
Eddie saucedo
Eddie Saucedo is the owner and founder of Saucedo Baseball Academy. He directs the Saucedo Baseball Academy Baseball camps, and offers private lessons for hitters, pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders at SBA. Saucedo also serves as the Director of the SBA Lions Baseball Program, where he oversees and helps lead the instruction for each team in the organization. Saucedo serves as the head coach of the 17u SBA Lions, and plays an integral role in guiding the players in the SBA Lions program through the college recruiting process.
Saucedo started his collegiate playing career at JUCO powerhouse Madison College. He played 2 seasons for the WolfPack, and while there, helped them to two straight World Series appearances. As a sophomore, Saucedo lead the WolfPack as the starting catcher to the National Championship Series in Enid, Oklahoma.
Following his final year in Madison, Saucedo spent the summer playing for the Clinton LumberKings, a collegiate summer league team in Clinton, Iowa that was formerly a minor league team affiliated with the Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.
After playing in Clinton, Saucedo moved on to play at NCAA Division I Youngstown State University. Saucedo was able to compete against and experience success against schools such as Wake Forest, Baylor, and Kansas State. While at Youngstown State, he helped out at camps, learning ways to most effectively communicate with and coach players, as well as learning how high school players are evaluated and noticed in a camp setting at the Division I level.
In his final summer, Saucedo played for the Edmonton Riverhawks in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Riverhawks are a member of the West Coast League, one of the top college summer leagues in North America.
matt brosky
Matt Brosky, a pitcher drafted in the 8th round of the MLB Draft in 2022, brings top-tier pitching instruction to SBA. Brosky is available for private lessons for pitchers, and also helps with the instruction within the SBA Lions Baseball Program.
Brosky started his collegiate playing career at NCAA Division I Ohio University before transferring to NCAA Division I Youngstown State University. In 2022, Brosky dominated the Horizon League, as he was named Horizon League Pitcher of the Year, and was selected as a First-Team All-Horizon League Pitcher. In that year, he finished with 98.2 innings pitched, and a 2.65 ERA. During his playing career at YSU, Brosky competed against schools such as West Virginia, Troy, and UIC.
After his time at YSU, Brosky was selected in the 8th round by the Texas Rangers in the MLB Draft. At the professional level, Brosky pitched for the Texas Rangers' affiliates - the Frisco RoughRiders, Hickory Crawdads, and the Down East Wood Ducks.
preston surace
Preston Surace, a Hudson High School graduate, offers private lessons specializing in hitting and infield instruction. Surace also serves as the Head Coach and 3rd Base Coach for the 14u SBA Lions. A three-time Gold Glove winner and four-year letterman at Hudson, Surace brings a passion for the game and dedication to player development to SBA.
During his playing career with the Hudson Explorers, he broke multiple school records as a starting infielder. After his time in Hudson, Surace went through the college recruiting process and committed to play at Framingham State College.
mike valenti
Mike Valenti, an Independence High School graduate, currently serves as the 16u SBA Lions Head Coach and offers private lessons for fielding, pitching, and catching. He has coached at Walsh Jesuit High School, and currently coaches in the Independence High School program.
Throughout his coaching career, Valenti has gained valuable experience working with players at the high school level, and is a great asset to players of all ages. He brings a passionate and competitive approach to the game while emphasizing player development, fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence. Valenti takes pride in helping players develop not only as baseball players, but also as confident, hardworking, and accountable young men.
avery anderson
Avery Anderson, a Harvey High School graduate, is lined up to be the 14u SBA Lions Head Coach. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable baseball coach with a strong background as both a high school and collegiate player. While in high school, Anderson spent three years on the varsity roster, contributing to the program throughout his high school career. Anderson continued his playing career at Lake Erie College from 2022 to 2024, gaining firsthand experience with the demands of collegiate baseball.
His playing background has given him a strong understanding of the modern approach to player development, training, and the techniques needed to compete at a higher level. He is committed to helping young players develop their skills, maturity, and understanding of the game while preparing them for the next step in their baseball journey.
