Coach Kyle Wisch joined the Stars Development staff in 2024. He works with our older teams on pitching development. Kyle joins us after finishing his Career pitching for the USC Trojans, where he was named to the All-West Region second team and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Kyle led the Trojans bullpen in ERA and was second in saves his senior season, finishing top 20 in the nation in appearances.   

Sammy Hall’s baseball career is defined by high-level competition and a deep understanding of the mental aspects of the game. A Nazareth Academy alumnus, he played at Saint Joseph’s College and Ohio Wesleyan University, earning a degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Sports Psychology. He also gained professional experience with the Corpus Christi Beach Dawgs.

A powerful hitter, Sammy set a college record with seven grand slams in a single season.

Coach Mike Dato joined the Stars development Staff in 2024. He works with our hitters and catchers as well as being a top instructor for the Batter's Den. Mike joins us after finishing his career for the Monmouth Scots. During his tenure, Mike set the all time school record for Home Runs, while being in the top 5 and top 10 of most major offensive categories. Mike  was honored as All-Midwest Conference and ACBA All-Region. He also played for the independent Tucson Saguaros.

The JR Stars Proudly Train at The Batter's Den in Oswego 

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