National Pitching client showcase

The National Pitching Client Showcase features a select group of members who share their personal baseball journeys and experiences with the National Pitching program. These stories come from athletes of all levels, including high school pitchers, college players, professional athletes, coaches, and Hall-of-Fame-caliber talent. Each story offers a unique perspective on player development, pitching instruction, and the challenges athletes face while pursuing their goals.

Every baseball journey is different. Success rarely happens overnight, and most athletes encounter obstacles along the way. The players featured in our Client Showcase discuss how hard work, consistency, and a commitment to improvement helped them continue moving forward. With support from National Pitching’s science-based training methods, these athletes developed healthier mechanics, improved performance, and built confidence on the mound.

While each experience is unique, a common theme connects all of these stories: persistence. The athletes highlighted in our showcase remained focused on their goals and trusted the development process. Their experiences demonstrate the value of proper pitching instruction, long-term development, and learning from experienced coaches.

The National Pitching Client Showcase is designed to inspire athletes, parents, and coaches who want to learn more about what is possible through dedicated training and proven development methods. These firsthand accounts provide valuable insight into the benefits of the National Pitching program and the impact it can have on a player’s growth both on and off the field.

Explore our Client Showcase to hear directly from National Pitching members and discover how science-based training, expert coaching, and a commitment to continuous improvement can help athletes achieve their goals and maximize their potential.

Nolan ryan 1989-1993

Client Showcase

Nolan Ryan is a living legend in baseball.  He joined the Texas Rangers at age 42 and began an extraordinary run that will likely never be matched.

Tom House developed training methods that allowed Nolan to play until age 46.

Coach: Tom House

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Jose Berrios 2022-2025

Client Showcase

2022 was a down year for Jose with an ERA of 5.23 it was a season that he did not want to repeat.  It was time for a change.

Jose Berrios began training with National Pitching after the 2022 season and improved his ERA to 3.65 in 2023.

Coaches:  Robert Ambrose, Tom House

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Mike elias orioles gm

Client Showcase

Mike Elias is the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles. He was named MLB’s Executive of the Year in 2023. As a pitcher at Yale in 2003, Mike interned for Tom House in San Diego, and Tom remains a mentor to him to this day. 

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Joe haumacher

Princeton pitching coach

Client Showcase, Joe Haumacher, National Pitching, Tom House

Haumacher spent four years working with world-renowned pitching guru Tom House and the National Pitching Association at the University of Southern California. As a rotational athlete specialist, Haumacher worked with several professional baseball players, including Jaime Garcia, Jason Hammel and Ryan Sherriff, guiding them through arm rehabilitations, training regimens and delivery adjustments. 

Coach: Tom House

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Cole Hamels 1996-2020

Client Showcase

Cole Hamels had an excellent 14 year career as an MLB pitcher.

His journey with National Pitching started at age 11 and began with his mother trying to find a coach who could help her injured son.

Coaches: Tom House, Randy Wishmyer

Joey Steele 2009-2025

Client Showcase

Joey Steele has been fortunate to work directly with Tom House since he was 9 years old.

Joey is working daily to complete his journey to the MLB.

Coaches: Tom House, Randy Wishmyer

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Randy Johnson

Client Showcase

Randy Johnson was not always the dominant pitcher we know and love.

Tom House was integral in his development as an effective pitcher.  Regardless of your level of play National Pitching can help you become more effective.

Coach: Tom House

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Sawyer Gipson-Long 2020-Present

Client Showcase, Sawyer Gipson, National Pitching

Sawyer Gipson-Long became an NPA client in 2020.

Read about his journey to the big leagues and how the National Pitching program helped him to develop into a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.

Coaches: Robert Ambrose, Tom House, Ryan Sullins

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Justin courtney 2020-present

Client Showcase, Justin Courtney, National Pitching

Justin Courtney was back home in Bangor when he found Mustard and National Pitching.  Justin wanted to learn about how to become a coach.

He never expected the journey that training with National Pitching would take him on!

Coaches: Tom House, various NPA Coaches

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Brendan White 2020-present

Client Showcase

Brendan White was a late bloomer, but stuck to his dream of playing professional baseball.

Brendan has trained with National Pitching to help him take the final step into the majors.  His journey is inspiring and is a lesson for anyone who is not at the top of the growth curve!

Coach: Randy Wishmyer

Ian Kennedy 2001-Present

Client Showcase

Ian Kennedy began his training with National Pitching at 16 years old.

Tom House saw something in Ian and with the right training and guidance he has had a fantastic pitching career.

Coach: Tom House, Randy Wishmyer

Cam Brown 2020-present

Client Showcase, Cam Brown, National Pitching

Cam Brown was a great athlete that was not getting everything out of his body.  Working with the NPA gave Cam the boost he needed to make the transition to professional baseball.

Coach: Tom House, various NPA Coaches

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