Marcus Gardner – Extra Innings Owner/General Manager/InstructorMarcus was a 2-time All-State infielder for Abernathy High School, and was a finalist for Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Player of the Year. He lettered one season at Lubbock Christian University as a pitcher/infielder. After graduating from Texas Tech, he became the head baseball coach at Lubbock Trinity Christian High School. Marcus overseas all aspects of Extra Innings, and instructs hitting, fielding, and pitching. |
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Aaron Pullin – Baseball InstructorAaron was an All-State pitcher at Midland High School before attending the University of Texas at Arlington. At UTA, Aaron was All-Southland Conference in 2002 and 2003 as well as All-Southland Conference Tournament in 2003. He was drafted by the Angels and spent 5 years with their organization, earning the organizational Pitcher of the Month in June of 2007 when he did not give up a run during the entire month. Aaron played 2 years in AA and one year in AAA for the Angels, and he instructs pitching. |
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Jamie Emiliano – Baseball InstructorJamie was an All-State high school baseball player at Andrews. He then went on to play college baseball at Odessa Junior College and Florida International University. At Odessa, he was awarded 1st Team All-WJCAC Conference twice, and at FIU he earned 1st Team All-Conference and All-American. Jamie pitched professionally for ten years with the Rockies and Braves organizations, and will instruct pitching. |
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Elton Emiliano – Baseball InstructorElton is a former All-State catcher from Andrews High School. He played college baseball at Odessa Junior College and Tarlton State University. At Odessa, he earned All-WJCAC Conference in 1999 and 2000, and was All-Region in 2000. Elton will instruct hitting and catching at Extra Innings. |
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Brent Hardy – Baseball InstructorBrent grew up in Australia and played baseball on the 19U Australian National Team as well as a 6 year state player. He then pitched at Midland College and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, where he was 1st team All Heartland Conference. Brent teaches the mechanics of throwing and pitching at Extra Innings. |
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Judy Hardy – Softball InstructorJudy was a two time All-State softball player at Andrews High School. She then played in college at Odessa Junior College, Cameron University, and University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She us currently the assistant softball coach at UTPB, and will instruct hitting, fielding, and pitching at Extra Innings. |
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Jennifer Hodgens – Softball InstructorJennifer played softball at Midland Lee High School before beginning her college career at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. At UTPB, she was awarded the Defensive MVP during her sophomore and junior seasons as well as the Red River Athletic Conference Academic Award. Jennifer will instruct hitting, catching and pitching at Extra Innings. |
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Lacee King – Softball InstructorLacee was an All-State infielder as well as the 3-3A district Newcomer of the Year at Andrews High School. She continued her playing career at St. Edwards University. Lacee will instruct hitting and infielders at Extra Innings. |
Extra Innings Instructors
Instructors at Extra Innings
Extra Innings offers individualized, year round professional baseball and softball instruction. Our staff uses a uniform step-by-step teaching system to encourage positive progress with all our students.
The Extra Innings staff features former and current professional players, college all-stars, and area college and high school coaches.
