A.J. Kotchavar
Baseball Instructor

While his career is still young, A.J. Kotchavar’s skill and enthusiasm for the game are difficult to match. Coach Kotchavar is an excellent catcher, and knows quite a bit about the important details that produce great statistics, such as on-base percentage and fielding details.

• 2003-04 played collegiate baseball at East Texas Baptist University
• NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference catcher
• American Southwest Conference All Academic Team
• Led all ETBU catchers in fielding percentage, passed balls and stolen bases allowed
• 2004 signed with the Apollos of the Big States League
• 2004-06 helped lead Apollos to 3 League Championships
• Worked out for Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Devil Rays MLB organizations
• Finished each season among the “Top 5” in the Big States League in many statistical categories, including: batting average, on-base percentage, hits and fielding percentage
• Finished professional career with a .309 batting average and .966 fielding percentage

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