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Alex Leach
Alex Leach
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Alex enters his 3rd season as the Head Baseball Coach at Modesto Junior College, where he has established the program as one of the most competitive transfer pipelines in California to the NCAA level. Under Leach’s tenure, 32 players have received scholarships to play at the 4-year level, 17 of which being to Division 1.
 
Leach and his staff continue to foster one of the most progressive development programs in junior college baseball. The Pirates utilize industry leading technology and developmental philosophies to produce national prospects for the 4-year collegiate and professional level. Leach is heavily invested in the junior college level and strongly believes in the platform it provides to under-scouted players and regions.
 
In the 2024 season, Leach led the Pirate’s in his opening year as head coach to a historic campaign, breaking numerous records in various offensive categories and providing the most wins in a season since transition to the Big 8 Conference. The Pirates finished 27-14, 16-8 in the Big 8, and hosted playoffs for the first time in 20 years. The Pirates saw 12 players move onto the Division 1 level.
 
Before returning back to MJC, Leach worked for the Atlanta Braves in amateur scouting, covering multiple states and evaluating MLB Draft prospects using advanced data and video systems. Leach covered and provided reports for some of the top players on the west coast for the 2023 season.
 
Prior to the Braves, Leach worked as a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for Modesto JC from 2017-2022 under head coach Zeb Brayton. While coaching, Leach continued his professional playing career as a back-end relief pitcher with various MLB Partner Leagues from 2018-2021. During this time, Leach dedicated his life to learning and understanding the throw, training and collaborating with some of the most influential developmental minds in the game.
 
Leach holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University, East Bay. He resides in Modesto with his wife and son Jelena and Luka.