Hank L.

I am one of the area's top pitching coaches. Over the past 25 years, I have worked with both professional and amateur players.

My pitching career began at Chicago's Kenwood High School. In 1984, I led the city in wins, ERA and strikeouts and was named All-City, All-Area, Chicago Public League MVP and Top Lefthanded Pitcher in the Chicagoland Area.

I headed off to the Arizona State University and in 1986 was picked by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the MLB draft (43rd pick overall). I played 7 years in the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and NY Mets organizations, reaching the AAA level before an arm injury ended his climb toward the big leagues.

After my playing career, I coached at both the Junior College and Division 1 College level and since 2002 has worked as a major league scout for the NY Mets, Oakland A's, Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners.
I apply and adapt many of the drills and methods of various professional pitching coaches that have influenced and mentored me over my career. Tom House, Rick Peterson, Mike Marshall, John Hiller, Dave LaRoche, Bob Apodaca, Randy Neimann, Glenn Abbott, Ralph Treuel, Bill Fischer and Ken Medlock have all had great impact on my pitching theories.

Hank L. has not provided a session plan.