Matt Gonzales is a dedicated Strength & Conditioning Coach and Pitching Instructor with a rich background in baseball and a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential. His journey in the sport began at Scotia High School, where he laid the foundation for an impressive career. Matt then attended Herkimer Community College, showcasing his talent on the mound with a standout 2.36 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 26.2 innings. He continued his collegiate career at Barton College, serving as both a starting and relieving pitcher for two seasons, before transferring to Hofstra University. At Hofstra, Matt capped his playing career while earning a Master’s degree in Sport Science, blending academic excellence with athletic prowess.

Transitioning to the professional level, Matt gained valuable experience in the Empire League with the Japan Islanders and currently pitches for the Black Sox, a traveling professional baseball club. Over the past four years, he has channeled his expertise into coaching, guiding athletes in the weight room and on the mound to elevate their performance and advance to the next level. Now entering his second season as the Pitching Coach for the Glens Falls Dragons in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), Matt continues to inspire and develop the next generation of baseball talent with his knowledge, experience, and commitment to the game.

Garrison Bryant brings a wealth of professional pitching experience to his role as a Pitching Development Coordinator. With an impressive eight-season career as a professional pitcher, Garrison honed his skills on the mound before transitioning to coaching. Originally drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in 2016, he quickly made a name for himself in the minor leagues. In 2019, Garrison’s standout performance with the Brooklyn Cyclones earned him a 2.51 ERA, a selection as a 2019 All-Star, and the prestigious title of Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Throughout his time in the Mets’ affiliated minor league system, Garrison maintained an impressive 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings ratio, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters. His talent and leadership were further recognized when he represented the Mets in the 2021 MLB Arizona Fall League and served as an MLB/MiLB Players Union Representative. After parting ways with the Mets, Garrison concluded his playing career in 2023 with the Tri-City Valleycats of the Frontier League, where he made 15 starts in his final professional season.

Now, as a member of our staff, Garrison leverages his extensive experience and deep understanding of the game to develop the next generation of pitchers, bringing both technical expertise and a player’s perspective to his coaching role.

Greg is a Current left handed pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization and is available for lessons this offseason. In his first professional season, Greg was a weekly starter posting 105 innings in 23 starts with 121 strikeouts. Prior to being selected in the MLB Draft, Greg spent time at Herkimer Community College, where he won an NJCAA World Series, before spending season in the starting rotations at both Louisville and Alabama Universities. Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and high level pitching experience to the athletes he’s working with.