Defensive Development Built on Precision and Preparation

At Pease Baseball Professionals, we believe elite defense is developed through detail, repetition, and intent. Our fielding instruction is built on years of daily work with infielders and outfielders who have learned how to slow the game down, trust their preparation, and make difficult plays look routine.

Defense is not reactive here. It is trained, anticipated, and owned.

Position-Specific Instruction That Translates

Every defensive role carries unique demands. Our instruction is tailored specifically to infielders and outfielders, addressing the footwork, angles, reads, and responsibilities required at each position. We teach athletes how to move efficiently into and through the baseball so their mechanics hold up under pressure.

Glove Work, Footwork, and Transfer Efficiency

We develop soft hands, clean exchanges, and efficient foot patterns that allow defenders to stay athletic through the ball. Transfers are trained with intent, helping players move quickly from fielding to throwing without wasted motion. Precision matters, especially when time is limited.

Reaction Speed and Athletic Movement

Great defenders win the first step. We train reaction speed, agility, and body control to build explosive first movements and confident recovery. The goal is simple: arrive on time, under control, and ready to make the play.

Arm Strength, Accuracy, and Throwing Integrity

Strong, accurate throws across the diamond are built through sound mechanics and repeatable movement patterns. We train throwing efficiency that allows players to generate arm strength while maintaining consistency and long-term health.

Game IQ and Anticipation

Defense is as much mental as it is physical. We teach situational awareness, anticipation, and decision-making so players understand where the play is going before the ball is hit. Preparation creates confidence, and confidence creates consistency.

Coaching, Standards, and Accountability

Our coaches build strong relationships with players while holding them to high defensive standards. Communication, effort, and attention to detail are non-negotiables. Defensive excellence is expected, not optional.

Beyond the Play

Fielding develops discipline, awareness, and trust in preparation. These traits carry into competition and life beyond baseball. Our commitment is to develop defenders who take pride in their craft and responsibility in every rep.

“Great defense doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through preparation and accountability.”

Dustin Pease – Founder – Pease Baseball Professionals

Fielding specialist Brett Ahalt

Fielding Instructors

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Scott Thomson

Camp Director, College Advising, Pitching, Hitting, Fielding Hitting, Pitching, College Advising

Biography

Scott Thomson is a fixture in the baseball community in the state of Maryland. He began is coaching career as an assistant coach at Western Maryland College from 1992-1997. In the fall of 1998 Scott took the Head Coach position at NCAA Div I – Mount St. Mary’s University where he was the Head Coach for 23 years. While at the Mount he was the Northeast Conference Coach of the year in 2007. The Mount won the NEC regular season championship in 2007 and the NEC tournament in 2008. Winning the tournament sent the Mount to Cary, North Carolina for the NCAA College World Series regional tournament where the Mount played the #1 team in the country North Carolina Tarheels in the first round. In Thomson’s 23-year tenure at the Mount he has coached 4 All-Americans, 47 First or Second team NEC All-Conference players, had 25 players sign professional contracts, 2 NEC Most Valuable Player winners and one NEC Pitcher of the year (Dustin Pease). Also, in 2007 he led the Mount to a school record 35 wins and ranked 2nd in the Northeast regional coach’s poll.

Scott throwing BP

Before Thomson’s coaching career he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox out of high school. Instead of heading into organized baseball, he went on scholarship to play four years at Division I – Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During his four-year career at ODU he was named to the First team All-Sunbelt Conference in 1990 AND 1991, Thomson was also nominated for team “USA” in 1989, he led the Nation in triples in 1990 and batted .399 for the Monarchs. In 1991, Thomson was named Virginia Collegiate Player of the Year and went on to later sign a professional contract with the Erie Sailors. Thomson is still currently ranked in the top 5 in five different offensive categories at ODU.

Scott doing pitching lessons

In 2021, Scott resigned from his position as Mount Saint Mary’s head coach, and has dove head first into the player development side of baseball. His wealth of knowledge, experience, and incredible communication has landed him right at home at PBP, and we couldn’t be more overjoyed to have him join our staff full time. Parents and players will continue to be given a unique opportunity to learn more about the college recruiting process, all the while being under a watchful eye of a successful life long talent evaluator. Scott will be heading up our college advising program, in addition to providing private instruction and clinic’s at our facility here in Frederick, MD.

Email: Scott@peasebaseball.com

Cell: 484-221-3328

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Facilities

  • Frederick - Kings Court
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