Brian Justine | Jason Hutton | Andy Mook | Sean Sykes | Frank Torre |
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Career: Has spent a total of 41 years in Professional Baseball, 12 of those playing in the big leagues. A slick fielding First baseman, Hutton played for the Dodgers, Phillies, Blue Jays, and Expos. He currently serves as the Florida Marlins television broadcast analyst. Widely regarded as one of the finest color men in baseball. A member of the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, Mr. Hutton is heavily involved in a number of local charitable events. |
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Brian Justine, Executive Director Background: Founder and president of the THBA. Responsible for bringing the THBA to the South Florida Market. A local product, Justine is a 1995 graduate of W.T. Dwyer High School. Went on to play collegiately at Broward CC , Florida International University, and the University of New Orleans. A two- time draft choice of the Detroit Tigers, Justine played two seasons of minor league baseball following a solid college career. Graduated from F.I.U. with a degree in Sports Management. Justine also holds a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Manhattan College. Justine was an original member of Roger Dean Stadium's operations staff in 1999. He also taught elementary school for five years. Justine has coached teams and players at every level of baseball, serving as an assistant coach under Kevin Leighton at Manhattan College in 2008. Justine currently serves as Hall of Famer Gary Carter's Assistant Coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University where he oversees the Sailfish pitching staff. Brian is available for private instruction and can be reached at 561-339-1304 or brian.justine@manhattan.edu Support the Sailfish! Click here for the 2010 Spring Schedule.
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Jason Hutton, Executive Vice President Background: Co-founded the THBA with childhood friend Brian Justine in 2000. Son of THBA chairman Tommy Hutton. A 1996 graduate of PB Gardens high school, Hutton earned All-State and All-Area honors following his junior and senior seasons. Played collegiately at national powers Charlotte University and the University of Florida. Following his senior season in college, drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Following one season in the White Sox organization, Hutton's career ended due to a serious knee injury. Hutton recently worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers player development department in the Dominican Republic as well as the Boston Red Sox during the Spring of 2004. Hutton also completed Major League Baseball's scout school held annually in Arizona. |
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Frank Torre, Director of Baseball Operations
Background: Head Coach at WT Dwyer HS. Regarded as one of the area's most talented coaches. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pitates in 1999. Played at the University of New Orleans where he was a freshman All-American. Participated in the prestegious Cape Cod League and played under UF Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan. Son of former major leaguer Frank Torre and nephew of LA Dodgers skipper Joe Torre. Teacher in the Palm Beach County School System. |
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Andy Mook, Field Director Background: Currently the Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at national power Jupiter High School. Served as Head Coach at Palm Beach Lakes High School in West Palm Beach for seven seasons. Prior to P.B. Lakes, Mook assisted Jupiter High School's Doug Ferguson for five years. A graduate of the University of Florida, Mook also serves as a high school health teacher. "Andy brings a wealth of baseball experience and knowledge as well as a great deal of enthusiasm each and everyday. He's a huge asset to our program," exclaimed GM Brian Justine when asked of Mook's abilities. Was named Conference Co-coach of the Year for 2008 season. Has thirteen years of coaching experience at the high school level. Several of Mook's players have gon onto play baseball at the college level. |
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Sean Sykes Background: Graduated Port Richmond High School, in Staten Island New York in 2000. Selected by the New York Daily News as both All-City and All Borough teams as a catcher. College- Farleigh Dickinson University Teaneck/Hackensack campus; All Conference Team. Played for the Brookdale Community College Junior College World Series. Batted .395 and named All-Conference as a catcher. Played for Palm Beach Atlantic University as a pitcher and advanced to the Division 2 NCCAA World Series. Graduated PBA in 2005 with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. Volunteer at Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association baseball since 2005. Managed the 2007 10u All-Stars to the State Championship.
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