About

Hello, my name is John Madden and I want to welcome you to Orlando Baseball Training.

Here’s a quick bio (for a full bio please click here):

• At 5 years old started playing tee ball
• At 14 years old moved from Freshman to Varsity half way through season (Co-MVP and Outstanding Pitcher Award 2001), (1st Team All Conference 99,00,01)
• At 18 years old earned a full scholarship to Seminole Community College
• At 20 years old won the State Championship and went to JuCo World Series as a starting pitcher (1st Team All Conference 2003)
• At 21 years old earned a scholarship to pitch relief at Auburn University
• At 22 years old led the nation in appearances and relief innings pitched as well one of the top 5 in ERA. (1st Team All SEC 2005), (Nominee – Roger Clemens Pitcher of the Year 2005), (Nominee – Stopper of the Year 2005), (3rd Team All American 2005)
• In 2005 drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 8th round
• In 2006 earned Most Valuable Pitcher Award as well as ranked #1 fastball in entire organization and #2 slider in entire organization.  Also topped out at 96mph
• In 2008 the NY Mets bought my contract in the Triple A phase of the Rule 5 Draft
• In 2010 I began instructing/coaching after 6 years of playing Pro Baseball at every level