Joe Winkelsas Pro Pitcher

"Building Character in Characters - One Pitch at a Time"

Canaries Post-Game Press Conference 7/1/15

ABOUT JOE WINKELSAS

Joe Winkelsas was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1994 out of USC Salkehatchie, however did not sign with the organization.  Instead, he decided to pursue his studies and returned for his Sophomore year, the story of which he addresses in his speaking engagements.

By 1996, Joe was signed by the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent and worked his way through the Braves’ farm system, playing at every level. He made his major league debut in 1999. He played for the Braves through 2003 and then went on to play for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers Organizations. He last pitched professionally in 2009.

Joe, along with John VanDemark started the Buffalo Titans Travel Organization in 2010 from 10U -16U showcase as President, General Manager, and Top Recruiter of the entire organization while acting as Head Coach of the 12U and 14U teams. Responsible for hiring coaching staff, picking and signing players at each level, and developing diamonds in the rough.  Joe currently trains/coaches seven fifteen year olds that throw in the mid to high 80’s and has eight more potential D1 players on the 15U team.

Known for his outstanding ability to identify, groom raw talent and gain player’s trust, Joe’s coaching method is respected by professional ball clubs nationwide. He has groomed some of the best talent in baseball, locally, nationally and internationally. "Coaching baseball is like a three-dimensional chess game,” says Joe Winkelsas and, he adds, “ …you can’t approach every player the same way.” When it comes to baseball domination and victories on and off the field, Joe Winkelsas has the “Midas Touch”. Known for his toughness, bluntness and Dominican style workouts, Joe also has a sense of humor that is second-to-none, which helps to create a free and relaxed learning atmosphere. Joe’s adamant that “when you help others, you help yourself” and he’s dedicated to “building character in characters – one pitch at a time.” 

Joe was a guest speaker on January 29, 2009 at the USC Salkehatchie annual “First Pitch Dinner” held to kick off the 2009 baseball season.  Joe's speaking engagements also include Church events, Children’s Hospitals and Senior Living Residences.

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