Baseball with James Dyas

Baseball’s been at the center of my life since I could pick one up. I’ve played in competitive leagues and travel teams throughout my youth, and at 12 years old, I earned a spot in the All American Youth Baseball League in Reno, Nevada, a major milestone that set the tone for a focused, high-level playing career. I’m currently 18 years old and fresh out of high school, where I played 4A varsity baseball in Oregon for all four years, a competitive level on par with Idaho’s 4A division. I was the team’s ACE pitcher every year, meaning I was the top arm in the rotation, trusted to start high-pressure games and consistently perform at a high level. Pitching was my priority, but I also played outfield and contributed at the plate. One of my proudest (and most frustrating) moments came during my sophomore year, when I came within inches of a perfect game. I allowed only three pop-ups the entire outing, but none were caught due to outfield errors, the only hits recorded against me that day. Had those fly balls been secured, I would’ve recorded a true perfect game at the high school level, no hits, no walks, no errors. (Which is extremely rare at a 4A level, especially as a sophomore facing a team that consisted mostly seniors and had a far stronger record) That same season, I earned 2nd Team All-Offense honors for center field, proving my ability to make an impact on both sides of the game. I also won Pitching Champion at age 13 in the MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run regional competition, a nationally recognized youth showcase for throwing accuracy, speed, and power. After graduation, I made the decision to become a mechanic instead of playing college ball, but I still coach on the side, helping players 13 and older improve their pitching mechanics, command, and mindset, as well as building stronger hitting fundamentals and game awareness. If you’re looking for a coach who’s been through real-game pressure, who knows how to dominate the mound, and who brings a straight-up, focused energy to every session, I’m here for it. Let’s get to work.