A Tampa native out of Middleton High School, Jamie was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2008, then again in 2009 (18th round, 561st overall) after playing at Hillsborough Community College. He spent parts of three seasons as a first baseman in the Angels’ organization, batting .291 with 5 home runs before his release in 2011. Known around the Bay as “King of Swat,” Jamie now brings hands-on hitting instruction to BAPB players, drawing on his experience as a coach with Baseball University.