Staff

3-6-5 Baseball Academy is proud to have some of the best instructors in the Middle Tennessee area. Each instructor has played at the collegiate level or professionally and is dedicated to helping you get to the next level.

Pitching Instructors

Thom Wright – Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 23rd round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft. Drafted out of McGavock High School. Teaches Private Lessons, Group Lessons, and the Combat Pitcher Program.

Ryan Rote- Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 37th round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft and the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft. Former pitcher for Vanderbilt. Teaches private pitching lessons.

Shay Horseman - Owner and founder of 3-6-5 Baseball Academy in Hendersonville, TN.  Once considered a top pro prospect, Horseman suffered a major “Tommy John” injury, while in college.  With his love of the game intact, he has dedicated himself to helping youngsters maximize their potential.  Baseball runs in Horseman’s family; his second cousin is former major league infielder and manager, Phil Garner. College accolades include wins against #11 Kansas and #1 Vanderbilt. Horseman was an All-State baseball player 2 times and holds a couple of Tennessee State Records for High School baseball.  Horseman is on the Top 30 List for all-time single season lowest earned run average in the State of Tennessee with a 0.58 e.r.a. and is on the top 15 List for all time strike outs in the State of Tennessee for a career with 358 Strikeouts.
Horseman teaches private lessons, group lessons, and has implemented the Combat Program which is changing the way pitchers train in Middle Tennessee.

Hollie Hughes - Former Trevecca Nazarene softball pitcher. Teaches private and group softball pitching lessons.

Hitting Instructors

Clint Johnston - Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (15th) of the 1998 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Dan Williams - Former Belmont Bruins player. Teaches private and group hitting lessons.

Mike Harrell - Former Volunteer State Community College player. Teaches private and group hitting lessons.

Meredith Scott - Former Trevecca Nazarene softball player. Teaches private and group hitting lessons.