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About Us / Trainers

Max Aude

Hitting & Catching Development Coach | Professional Baseball Player

The Hitting Lab

Max Aude in a Lab cap and shirt in front of The Lab’s video wall

Playing experience

  • Notre Dame High School (2022) CIF Southern Section Division I Runner-Up; ranked #5 catcher and #77 overall prospect in California.
  • Los Angeles Valley College (2023) Batted .323 with 35 RBIs; earned All-Western State Conference Honorable Mention.
  • St. John’s University (2024) Division I catcher, appearing in 17 games with a .981 fielding percentage.
  • Pepperdine University (2025–2026) Division I catcher; hit .261 with a .762 OPS and .360 with runners in scoring position during his senior season.
  • Athletics Organization (2026) Signed a professional contract as an undrafted free agent and joined the Athletics’ minor league system.

Coaching experience

  • Hitting & Catching Development Provides instruction in hitting mechanics, catching fundamentals, and overall player development.
  • Advanced Hitting Instruction Emphasizes swing mechanics, plate discipline, situational hitting, and offensive approach.
  • Catching & Defensive Skills Focuses on receiving, blocking, throwing mechanics, and defensive positioning.
  • Youth Player Development Dedicated to helping young athletes improve their baseball fundamentals, confidence, and overall performance.