Meet Our Team

The People Who Make It Happen

Every member of the Nitro team brings a shared commitment: to provide the best coaching experience possible for every player who walks through our doors.

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Pedro Hernandez

Owner & Head Coach

Pedro brings over 15 years of coaching experience and an elite playing background — Division I baseball at Arkansas State University, five years of professional baseball in Puerto Rico, and professional softball. A certified softball pitching instructor through the PAULY program, he coaches athletes from T-ball through elite competition and currently leads the 12U Bombers softball travel team.

Playing Background

⚾ Division I — Arkansas State University (4 Years) ⚾ 5 Years — Professional Baseball, Puerto Rico 🥎 Professional Softball — Puerto Rico ✝️ Baseball Missions — Nepal & beyond

🎓 Certified Softball Pitching Instructor — PAULY Program

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Raul Centeno

College Recruiter & Baseball Coach

Over 13 years of coaching experience working with players from ages 6 to professional level. Raul has successfully assisted in the placement of 160+ players to colleges and universities earning athletic scholarships at the JUCO, NAIA, and NCAA levels.

Baseball Background

⚾ 2 Years — Junior College Baseball ⚾ 2 Years — NAIA Baseball ⚾ 3 Years — Independent Professional Baseball ⚾ 13 Years — Puerto Rico Semi-Pro League

📞 787-246-9117 Book Consultation

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Matt Spann

Pitching Instructor

Matt pitched four years at Columbia Central High School before being drafted in 2010 by the Tampa Bay Rays. He spent seven years in professional baseball — three with the Rays and four with the Washington Nationals. Now he brings pro-level insight to every lesson at Nitro, with an emphasis on fundamentals, arm care, and building confident, resilient pitchers.

Pro Background

⚾ Drafted 2010 — Tampa Bay Rays ⚾ 3 Seasons — Tampa Bay Rays Organization ⚾ 4 Seasons — Washington Nationals Organization ⚾ 7 Years Total Professional Baseball

"Train with experience. Compete with confidence."

Jerry Burdick

Hitting & Fielding Instructor

Bio coming soon. Contact Jerry directly to schedule a lesson.

📞 619-372-4973