Covering all the Bases

Our Staff

The coaching staff of Mike Toomey Baseball has a combined total of more than 50 years of baseball experience, including professional play, coaching, recruiting/scouting. Read about our coaches’ qualifications and extensive experience at all levels of play:

Mike Pazik

For Coach Pazik's resumé click here, and here for testimonials

Coach Pazik has been involved in professional baseball for more than 30 years. He was the #1 draft pick out of Holy Cross College by the New York Yankees in 1971. As a pitching coach, Mike has worked with notable pitchers such as Mike Mussina, James, Baldwin, Dan Pleasac, Curt Schilling, Arthur Rhodes, Alex Fernandes, Roberto Hernandez, Peter Harnisch, and Mike Sirotka.

Coach Pazik’s accomplishments include:

• #1 pick of the NY Yankees (1971);
• Major league pitcher, Minnesota Twins (1974-1977);
• Minor league manager and pitching coach (1980-1982);
• Pitching coordinator; Milwaukee Brewers (1983-1987); Baltimore Orioles (1989-1993);
• Major league advance scout, Chicago White Sox (1994);
• Major league pitching coach, Chicago White Sox (1995-1998);
• Special assignment scout and assistant to G.M., Chicago White Sox (1998-2000); and
• Major league advance scout, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals.

Steve Miller

For Coach Miller's resumé click here, and here for testimonials .

Mike Toomey

For Coach Toomey's resumé click here, and here for testimonials

Currently in his 25th year of professional baseball, Coach Toomey has served as field manager, coach, instructor, and international advance scout for the New York Mets. Mike is respected by his peers as an astute evaluator of talent and as an accomplished teacher. He began his coaching career at The George Washington University (GWU), leading the team to three NCAA Eastern Regional bids. He was elected to the GWU Hall of Fame in 1989. Mike also is a member of the Hall of Fame at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.

Coach Toomey has worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Texas Rangers, and the New York Mets. In 1992, he was named Major League Baseball Scout of the Year.

Coach Toomey and Tommy Lasorda

Professionals in all aspects of the sport have commented on Coach Toomey and Coach Pazik’s successes. Read about it in our Testimonials.

Awards
Captain, MVP Montgomery College
Montgomery College Hall Of Fame See photo story
Captain and MVP GWU
GWU Hall Of Fame
GWU Outstanding Senior Athlete
3 NCAA Post Season Appearances 1977-79
ECAC Coach Of Year 1979
Carolina League All Star Coach 1981
Mid Atlantic Scout Of Year 1992
Mid Atlantic Scouts Hall Of Fame 2003 See press release