NAIA All-American Corner Infielder/Youth Coach with Experience on South African National Team; Hits for AVG and Power
Name: Wesley Hoskins
Height: 183cm
Weight: 95kg
DOB: December 3, 1989
Date Available: July 1, 2022
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: Youth Coach, 1B, 3B
Positions (alt): Youth Coach, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS
College: Menlo College
Personal
“Wes is a force at the plate. He loves to hit with runners on base. He had a confidence at the plate that is hard to come by at the college level. He has power to all fields and good barrel control. Wes has good knowledge of the game and a natural skill-set that can help any team, as a player and as a leader.” – David Tufo (Menlo College Coach)
“Wes is an outstanding young man with an amazing gift and love for the game. He has so much more to give and accomplish. He will be an incredibly valuable asset to the organization that provides him the next opportunity.” – Duncan Stevenson (Pierce College Athletic Director)
Wes also has some coaching experience that he can bring to a club. He has been the co-head coach of a youth team and the hitting and fielding coach at a California high school.
Career Highlights
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Two-time All-America selection at NAIA college level in the USA
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Honored as team and divisional most valuable player
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Voted Barden North West Player of the Year
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Two-time all-star in summer leagues
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At Pierce College in 2013, batted .400 with a 1.074 OPS
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At Menlo College in 2015, batted .398 with a 1.203 OPS while driving in 53 runs in 47 games
Overseas goals
Wes says, “I want to use my knowledge and experience to help grow the game globally while continuing to play the game and use it as a tool for a new life.
Articles/Awards:
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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Co-Head Coach | Menlo Park Legends | Youth | hitting, fielding, summer camps, performance clinics, mentor, lessons | |
Assistant Coach | Menlo-Atherton High School | High School | Hitting and Fielding coach. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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2016 | Blue Crabs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 |