Our Company
5 Tool Performance was founded to provide a higher standard of baseball development rooted in education, integrity, and individualized attention. Our team of expert coaches—ranging from former D1 athletes to MLB veterans—brings unique specialties and proven philosophies to every session. We are proudly team-agnostic, focusing solely on what’s best for each individual player. We teach athletes the importance of honoring oneself while simultaneously, serving a team, a necessary adaptation that prepares players for adulthood. From youth athletes to college prospects, we guide development with a long-term mindset, helping players grow their skills, mindset, and confidence through in- person personalized plans, strong communication, and real-time feedback. We pride ourselves on seeking to understand, while helping your player navigate an increasingly competitive environment!
Our Facility
Located in Westwood, MA, our 17,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility features expansive turf space, 11 wide cages that can create long tunnels and versatile fielding space, a pitching lab, and a full-service gym. Each room has a specific function and is outfitted with cutting-edge technology including TrackMan, HitTrax, Force plates, and more. Designed for in-person, hands-on instruction, our facility supports every aspect of training—from skill development and injury prevention to strength, mobility, and recovery. Conveniently situated near major highways, 5 Tool Performance is a modern, well-equipped hub for serious athletes and families committed to elite baseball development.
Meet Our Coaches
Ryan Hanigan
Director of Catching
Ryan Hanigan brings over a decade of Major League catching experience to our staff, serving as our Director of Catching. A reliable backstop known…
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Pat D’Amico
Director of Hitting
A former Division I player and four-year collegiate starter, Pat brings high-level playing experience to hitter development. A captain at St. John’s Prep, he…
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JR DiSarcina
Director of Fielding
JR DiSarcina is a former professional player and collegiate coach who blends high-level playing experience with a background in psychology to help athletes reach…
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Ryan Hernandez
Head of Marketing and Baseball Strategies
Ryan Hernandez is a current professional player and has worked with 5 Tool since 2019. After playing first base at Dexter Southfield High School,…
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Cadin Maynard
Player Development Coordinator
Cadin brings collegiate playing experience and a background in Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning to our player development team. A two-year captain at Springfield…
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Craig Corliss
Director of Recruiting & Catching Instructor
Craig Corliss brings a wealth of high-level catching experience to our staff, having competed at the collegiate, summer league, and professional levels. A graduate…
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Tom Chmielewski
Pitching Analytics & Development Coach
Originally from Needham, Massachusetts, he graduated from Needham High School, where he helped the Rockets win the 2018 MIAA Division I State Championship. He…
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Justin Nappi
Director of Technology
With an education in software development and psychology, as well as a background in Artificial Intelligence, he blends together the latest technologies and learning…
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