JRBC COACHES
JUAN ROMERO- JRBC DIRECTOR/COACH
Coach Romero has over 50 years experience in Southwest Florida Baseball Programs both as a player and as a coach.
His accomplishments include:
*JRBC Director- 1988- present
*Tampa Bay Rays Associate Scout, 2016-present
*St. John Neumann HS Head Varsity Coach, 2016-2018
*New York Mets Associate Scout, 2006-2007
*Florida Gulf Coast University, Assistant Coach, 2004-2006
*Pittsburgh Pirates Associate Scout, 1999-2005
*Chicago White Sox Associate Scout, 1997
*Houston Astros Associate Scout, 1994-1996
*Lely HS Head Varsity Baseball Coach, 1984-1997
*Coach of the 1989 State Champion Lely Trojans
*SWFL Travel Clubs, 1999-2003
*1989 Florida Class 3A Coach of the Year
*Southwest Florida Coach of the Year, 1988 and 1989
*Over 400 victories to his credit at the HS and College levels.
*Has coached over 200 players who have competed at the college and professional ranks, including MLB pitchers Chris Resop, Casey Coleman and Richard Bleier.
Instructors:
Juan Romero, Director. Plus a staff of qualified and responsible coaches with college and/or professional experience.
The JRBC provides a great staff, and most of the coaches have indicated that they plan to return this year. The list includes current college and professional players and coaches, including many who are not listed below.
Disclaimer:
Coaches' attendance cannot be guaranteed, due to the possibility of unforeseen circumstances.
JRBC COACHING STAFF
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
- Cleveland Guardians/Indians Assistant Hitting Coach (2022 AL Central Champions). A former Boston Red Sox Coach (WS Champs, 2014), Victor played with the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins. He signed his first professional contract at age 15 in his native Puerto Rico.
CARLOS ALFONSO
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
- 2020 International Scout and Coach of the Houston Astros. Carlos played with the Astros and the Reds organizations, and has managed and coached with many clubs, including long stints as the SF Giants MLB pitching and 1st base coach. He was also the International Scouting Director of the Tampa Bay Rays.
RUDY ARIAS
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
JEFF TENBARGE
- Former 1st round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners organization, Rudy coached as a bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher with the NY Yankees (WS Champ, 1996) and with the Baltimore Orioles. Also played at Miami Sr. HS & Miami-Dade South, where he is coaching the 2021 State Champions.
JEFF TENBARGE
WARNNER RINCONES
JEFF TENBARGE
- This veteran JRBC instructor played in the Houston Astros organization. Formerly an Assistant Coach at Ave Maria University and former Head Coach at St. John Neumann HS. Current Athletic Director at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School.
WARNNER RINCONES
WARNNER RINCONES
WARNNER RINCONES
- Current Hitting Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays (Class AA Birmingham). Coach Rincones, a native of Venezuela, played professional baseball in his native country and was also a coach in the Chicago White Sox organization.
TIM CAIN
WARNNER RINCONES
WARNNER RINCONES
- Former Naples HS Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach. Former pitcher in the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers organizations. Tim, who had an extensive career in pro independent leagues, played college baseball at U Conn and locally at Gulf Coast LL.
BOB SMITH
COOKIE ROJAS
COOKIE ROJAS
- The winningest baseball coach in the history of Collier County, Smitty led the BCHS Cougars to the State title in 1997. Among his numerous accolades is his induction into the Pennsylvania HS Hall of Fame. He has also coached countless players that have played college and/or professional baseball.
COOKIE ROJAS
COOKIE ROJAS
COOKIE ROJAS
- This legend, a five time MLB All-Star, is an inductee of the Kansas City Royals, the Cuban, and the Latin American Halls of Fame. Formerly the manager of the Angels and a coach with multiple MLB teams, he was also a Marlins broadcaster. Cookie has been a beloved speaker and coach of the JRBC for over 15 years.
JEFF SMITH
COOKIE ROJAS
CARMEN CALI
- 2022 Manager of the Year of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB Rays High A). Formerly a Minnesota Twins 1st Base Coach, Manager of the Fort Myers Miracle, the Beloit Snappers and the New Britain MudCats. Jeff, a Naples HS and Stetson University grad, played with the Twins, Red Sox and the Rangers farm system.
CARMEN CALI
CARMEN CALI
CARMEN CALI
- First Naples athlete to play in the Majors. Cali, a pitcher with the Cardinals, Twins and the Dodgers, also played at Florida Atlantic University. Carmen, a Naples HS grad, attended the first ever JRBC event at age 10 in 1988.
CHRIS RESOP
CARMEN CALI
CHRIS RESOP
- A 4th round draft pick from BCHS, he pitched at the MLB level with the Marlins, Braves, Pirates, Athletics and Angels. In addition, he was a hurler in Japan for two years. Chris also attended the JRBC multiple times as a camper since age 6.
DON CARMAN
CARMEN CALI
CHRIS RESOP
- Former MLB pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers. Don currently works with the Scott Boras group and helps professional players with their personal lives. He is a frequent JRBC keynote speaker.