TNXL BASEBALL
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Our Staff
The Staff at TNXL Baseball are students of the game who have a passion for teaching baseball to the next generation of baseball players. We are constantly educating ourselves on the newest teaching models and look forward to working with YOU!
BRIAN MARTINEZ - OWNER of TNXL Baseball & VICE PRESIDENT of Orlando Scorpions
Brian Martinez is the current owner and lead hitting instructor of TNXL Baseball. Brian also serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the Orlando Scorpions. Martinez is a graduate of Dr. Phillips HS and Barry University where he starred as a middle of the lineup threat for the Buccaneers. Martinez played for the Orlando Scorpions during his playing days and has quickly become one of the most respected hitting instructors in Central Florida. Coach Martinez is extremely passionate about his clients and tailors his approach to each player. He is gifted with the ability to see and tweak each player's mechanics to benefit them in the long run.
MATT GERBER - OWNER OF Orlando Scorpions
Matt Gerber is the current owner of the Orlando Scorpions. Matt is a graduate of Rollins College where he was an important piece of the 2005 College World Series Participant Tars, serving as a catcher and DH. Gerber was a member of the Orlando Scorpions inaugural team in the mid 1990s.

SAL LOMBARDO - FOUNDER/PITCHING INSTRUCTOR
Sal Lombardo is the founder of The Next Level Baseball, now known as TNXL Baseball, and the Orlando Scorpions. Coach Lombardo is a Nationally recognized pitching instructor who models his routine after Ron Wolforth. Sal has worked with many high level pitchers including current Major Leaguers Zack Greinke, Johnny Venters, Mike McClendon, Nick Maronde, and Chris Sale. Sal has been extremely instrumental in establishing the Scorpions organization as one of the premier travel baseball programs in the entire United States.
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​MIKE MERCADANTE - PITCHING INSTRUCTOR
Former Scorpions player, Mike Mercadante, joined the TNXL Baseball and Orlando Scorpions family in 2012. Coach Mercadante also played for Tallahassee Community College and the University of Central Florida. Mike is a left handed pitcher with an abundance of knowledge of the game. Alongside Brian Martinez, Mike Mercadante coached the top Orlando Scorpions Freshman class in 2013. Coach Mercadante connects with his students and transforms them mechanically.
TONY MEHLICH - PITCHING INSTRUCTOR
JOE MERCADANTE - HITTING & CATCHING INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Joe Mercadante offers TNXL Baseball's staff the
​experience of a D1 Baseball Coach. The former recruiting
​coordinator at both The University of Miami and The University of Central Florida, Coach Mercadante's knowledge of the game is unsurpassed. Coach Mercadante focuses his time and energy teaching students in offensive approach and catching fundamentals. Coach Mercadante also serves as the Events Coordinator for Orlando Scorpions creating events such as College Exposure Camps and Elite Travel Baseball Tournaments. 

BRETT ROSSI - HITTING INSTRUCTOR
​Brett Rossi is an excellent new addition to TNXL Baseball's Family. Former infield player and hitting coach for Barry University, Brett is an ambitious individual and has a lot to offer his students. Not only was Brett a 300 hitter, but he was a Rawlings Gold Glover as well! As an elementary and middle school teacher for 5 years, Brett is used to working with young students and is eager to help students grow as individuals as well as baseball players.