About Me

Hector Berrios, a leading and professional pitcher and coach for over 40 years.

With over 40 years of professional pitching experience, I am excited to share my expertise on developing pitchers from the ground up. Here, you’ll find the tools and step-by-step guide that makes it easy to follow and implement my proven techniques. Discover my personal drills designed to safely and effectively increase velocity, and learn how pitchers can effortlessly throw harder. Explore the site to elevate your pitching game and start mastering the art of pitching.

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TRAINING CAMPS

4600+

COACHING HOURS

40+

YEARS IN BUSINESS

Years Played

The Pitcher

From little league through the big leagues, Hector became an all-star, traveling to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to compete. In his yearly years, in high school, he played for Mike Turo, the winningest baseball coach in NYC history, and became one of his first all-city players. He then attended Connors State College in Oklahoma, where he played for head coach Gary Vaught alongside future big league pitcher Mark Leiter, eventually getting signed by the Major League Baseball (MLB) organization. In 1983, as a center fielder, he earned all-conference honors and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, but chose to sign with the Kansas City Royals as a pitcher. In his first professional season with the Royals, Hector posted a solid 2.53 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 57 innings.

Hector then signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1987 and posted a 2.79 ERA with 93 strikeouts in 87 innings, earning a promotion to Double-A the following year. Later on, in 1991, he moved over to the Anaheim Angels and reached Triple-A for the first time. In 1992, he was signed on with the Los Angeles Dodgers and experienced Big League Camp, sharing a clubhouse with stars like Pedro Martinez, Orel Hershiser, Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis, Mike Scioscia, and Tommy Lasorda.  After being released by the Dodgers and playing his final season with the Chicago Cubs, in 1993, during the Puerto Rican Winter League, he suffered a career ending injury.

Hector Berrios - The Pitcher
Hector Berrios
The Pitcher
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Kansas City Royals
Nov 1983 - March 1986
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Detroit Tigers
1987 - 1990
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LA Angels
1991
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LA Dodgers
1992
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Chicago Cubs
1992
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Santurce Crabbers
1993-1994
Years Coaching

The Coach

Transitioning from player to coach, Hector utilizes his experiences and knowledge to become a highly respected and sought after pitching coach. Thus, becoming the founder of Higher Learning Baseball in 1997. His journey from his youth to professional baseball has been marked by perseverance, adaptability, and a passion for the game, making him a well seasoned coach and mentor to many. Throughout his coaching career, he has mentored countless MLB pitchers and teams, helping them develop their skills and achieve their potential both physically and mentally.

Hector The Coach
Hector Berrios
The Coach
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Detroit Tigers
1997 Season
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Toronto Blue Jays
1998-2001 Season
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New York Mets
2002-2010 Season
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LA Dodgers
2011-2015 Season
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Philadelphia Phillies
2016-2020 Season
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