Drafted out of Muhlenberg High School in 2010 by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tad chose to attend Millersville University, where he studied Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, minored in Coaching, and played baseball. He finished his college baseball career as the school's all-time leader in wins, innings pitched, and games started. Following college, he signed a professional contract to pitch for the Windy City Thunderbolts in the Frontier League.

Barton's Bullpen: A Decade of Development

Over the last decade, Tad has been dedicated to growing and refining Barton's Bullpen into a premier pitching development facility. This success is built on his personal passion for the pitching, his data-driven coaching methods, and the analytical approach he developed during his 10 years as an engineer.

Tad has consistently prepared athletes for the next level, demonstrated by the success of his students: 

• Tad has guided 50+ high school pitchers to successful careers at the collegiate level, with placements at prestigious programs such as Penn State, Wagner, Coppin State, Quinnipiac, Mount St. Mary's, West Chester, East Stroudsburg, Elizabethtown and many more.

• He continues to work with these college athletes throughout their careers, focusing on performance optimization and longevity.

• He has also mentored 3+ professional pitchers in their development journey.

Tad brings his extensive baseball experience and the analytical precision of his engineering background into the Bullpen, helping every pitcher achieve their highest potential. He resides in Lancaster County with his wife, Karlie, and their two children.

After graduating from Muhlenberg High School in 2018, Matt attended Elizabethtown College to study Industrial Engineering while also playing baseball. While there, he quickly established himself as a leader in physical preparation, serving as a Lifting Pod Leader and individually training members of the baseball team. He was a RHP and First Baseman throughout his four-year collegiate career.

Expertise Forged in Adversity and Endurance

Matt's profound knowledge of elite physical health and recovery was born out of personal experience. After partially tearing his labrum in 2019, he faced a massive setback, struggling with pain while throwing 78 mph. Through months of rigorous training, extensive study, and self-application, he made a complete comeback—now throwing 91 mph, pain-free. This journey is the ultimate proof of his training philosophy.

In addition to his coaching, Matt works as a Process Engineer, bringing the analytical, optimization-focused mindset of engineering to every training program. Beyond the baseball field, Matt demonstrates extreme dedication to endurance and mental toughness. He has successfully completed numerous marathons, highlighted by his incredible performance in a 24-hour ultramarathon where he ran an astonishing 96 miles.

Matt brings this high-level passion, exceptional knowledge of Strength & Conditioning, and a demonstrated commitment to physical excellence to the Bullpen. He is dedicated to applying these prestigious standards to enhance your performance and lengthen your career.