DONALD "DJ" BOSTON
Hitting Coach at Milwaukee Milkmen- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Milwaukee Milkmen
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hitting Coach
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Apr 2022 - Present
• Developed team practice plans and adjusted them according to various groups and skills levels• Lead pre-season in-season training practice games • Game preparation • On field coaching of all phases of the game• Attended weekly manager meeting to discuss team performance • Participated in recruitment process for potential players• Used various software to track players performance in preparation for upcoming games• Watch video footage of opposing pitchers and help identify flaws or bad habits in hitters’ at-the-plate approach
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Private Instructor/AAU Hitting Coach
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Jan 2013 - Present
• Work closely with AAU baseball players to improve their hitting techniques• Monitor Players swings during training and advise when necessary between at-bats on adjustments to make• Teach players batting mechanics, plate discipline and preparation to improve their skills • Work closely with AAU baseball players to improve their hitting techniques• Monitor Players swings during training and advise when necessary between at-bats on adjustments to make• Teach players batting mechanics, plate discipline and preparation to improve their skills
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Chicago Dogs Baseball
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Baseball Hitting Coach
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2020
• Developed team practice plans and adjusted them according to various groups and skills levels• Lead pre-season in-season training practice games • Game preparation • On field coaching of all phases of the game• Attended weekly manager meeting to discuss team performance • Participated in recruitment process for potential players• Used various software to track players performance in preparation for upcoming games• Watch video footage of opposing pitchers and help identify flaws or bad habits in hitters’ at-the-plate approach
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Lancaster Barnstormers
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hitting Coach/Interim Manager
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
• Hitting and third base coach• Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations• Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner• Built strong rapport with players and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons• Responsible for player evaluations and development • Performed Interim Manager duties for overseeing and making final decisions on all on and off field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction • Hitting and third base coach• Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations• Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner• Built strong rapport with players and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons• Responsible for player evaluations and development • Performed Interim Manager duties for overseeing and making final decisions on all on and off field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction
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Atlanta Braves
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Hitting Coach
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Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
• Hitting, Outfield, first and third base coach• Lead team to 2011 Appalachian League Division Championship • Finished second in Appalachian Division batting average• Responsible for player evaluations and development• Performed Interim Manager duties for overseeing and making final decisions on all on and off field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction • 2011 Hitting Coach Manager of the Year for the Atlanta Braves • Hitting, Outfield, first and third base coach• Lead team to 2011 Appalachian League Division Championship • Finished second in Appalachian Division batting average• Responsible for player evaluations and development• Performed Interim Manager duties for overseeing and making final decisions on all on and off field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction • 2011 Hitting Coach Manager of the Year for the Atlanta Braves
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Houston Astros
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Hitting Coach
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2010
• Hitting, Outfield, first and third base coach• Responsible for player evaluations and development• Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations• Selected for Instructional League during all three years• Improved team total wins, batting averages, slugging percentage, RBI’s, OBPS, and extra base hits• Performed Interim Manager duties for overseeing and making final decisions on all on and off field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction • 2010 Hitting Coach Manager of the Year for the Houston Astros
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Education
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San Jacinto College
Criminal Justice and Corrections