OUR TEAM

Brent grew up in Everett, Washington where he went to Jackson High School in Mill Creek. After graduating high school he played baseball for the Washington Huskies for three seasons, where he was named to the All-Pac 10 Conference for three straight seasons.

He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round, with the 121st overall selection in the 2005 MLB Draft. Over his 9 year professional career he played parts of 7 years in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox. Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees.

He now takes his knowledge playing with the world’s best baseball players into the next phase of his life, teaching and mentoring kids through baseball to maximize their abilities on the field, but more importantly, preparing them for life during and after their careers.

Drafted in 2007 out of Cascade High School in the 3rd Round (100th pick overall), Steven was a 4-time Minor League All-Star, 2014 Minor League Player of the Year, 2014 International League Rookie of the Year and MVP, and 2017 Tampa Bay Rays MVP. He spent 9 seasons in the Big Leagues, 16 years professionally.

He played alongside some of the greatest players the game has ever seen, all the while achieving his own success at a very high level in the Big Leagues. His impact in clubhouses and his knowledge of the game is well-documented throughout baseball and he now seeks to instill that knowledge into the next generations at BASE by Pros.

Aaron West is a graduate of Snohomish High School where he lettered all four years. The Panthers took second in state in 2007 and won the high school state baseball championship in 2008. Following high school, Aaron attended the University of Washington where he played baseball and received his bachelors degree. He was the Friday night starter for the Huskies his sophomore, junior and senior seasons placing him eighth all-time in starts. Aaron was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 17th round of the 2012 Draft. He was a New York-Penn League All-Star in 2012 and a Texas League All-Star in 2015. He finished the 2017 season with the Seattle Mariners. Aaron has been coaching and giving pitching instruction since 2014 and is the 2019 16U Snohomish Sox coach.

Ben was born in London but grew up in Shoreline, WA. He graduated from Shorewood High School in 2013 and played four years at Linfield College, earning title of captain as a senior. The Wildcats went to one National Championship, three regional tournaments and won two conference titles in Ben’s four years. He was selected to the All-West Regional team as 1b and 3b in his junior and senior seasons and holds the all-time doubles record at Linfield. Ben graduated in 2017 with a double major in Business Finance and Economics.

After college Ben took his career overseas to play for the Solingen Alligators of the German Bundesliga. For two years he was the third baseman for the Alligators and an assistant youth coach. During the winters, he played and coached in Australia. He also played for the Great Britain National Team this past September in the 2019 European Championship. He plans to continue his career in the US in 2020 but is excited about helping players improve all aspects of their game in the offseason.

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Jeremy Klippenstein has dedicated over 18 years to coaching baseball and youth/high school sports. His profound love for the game is matched by his deep understanding of strategy and technique, which he imparts to his players. As a father of three boys, he has a deep passion for developing self-confidence and mental toughness. By instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship that extend beyond the field, shaping players into well-rounded individuals. Known for his upbeat and infectious personality and a relentless commitment to improvement, he creates a positive and supportive atmosphere that nurtures growth and success. With a successful track record as both a coach and player, he is highly respected in the baseball and youth sports community. His coaching journey includes stints with the Seattle Titans Baseball Club 18U, Assistant Baseball coach at Mountlake Terrace High School, 10 years coaching Mill Creek Little League, Glacier Peak Youth Football Association Head Coach, and Northwest Hustle 12U Assistant Coach.