Duke Baxter, Neighbor

Since I was six years old I have had a dream to make it to the majors. While that dream passed me by, I have dedicated my personal and professional life to helping players of all ages, skill levels and body types reach their ultimate potential and make their dreams come true. My first year in college I secured my first patent: "Hot Hands" defensive training, which reinforces the two-handed catch, helps body positioning and quickens handball exchange. And that is why I have the quickest hands in baseball.

Years later I developed a velcro tip that helps hands disengage to throw called Hot Hands Extreme, the ultimate defensive training system. These have given me a unique competitive advantage and helps my students be the best they can be.

After playing three years of playing professional baseball I founded Zoned Sports Academy in 2002. Every day at Zoned Sports Academy since its founding, I make a difference by improving my students' lives both on and off the field. It is amazing to see the transformation in my students; it is so rewarding to watch the players grow physically and mentally, improving their teamwork and motivation in their entire lives.

Other achievements include:

- Played at Florida Community College at Jacksonville where I was a pre-season All-American and tied the all-time hits record with 172 in two seasons

- Played at the University of North Florida, where I set the NCAA record with 31 doubles in a season in 1997

- Signed in 1997 with the Madison Blackwolf of the Northern League

- Was awarded Rookie of the Year in 1997

- Played for the Somerset Patriots in the Atlantic League as a utility infielder