OUR STAFF

ANTHONY GRANATO

OWNER/ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR

​Anthony Granato founded GamePrep Baseball Academy in 2011 and possesses an unparalleled wealth of baseball experience and knowledge through his playing and coaching career. Anthony was an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves Major League baseball organization, the Head Varsity baseball coach at Sacred Heart Preparatory for 7 years until, is currently the Hitting/Infield Coach at Skyline College, and is the National Infield Coordinator for Program15s New Balance Future Stars Series.

As a professional baseball player for 10 years with the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies organizations, Independent baseball organizations, and International professional organizations, Anthony has gained expertise in many aspects of the game. Prior to his professional playing career Anthony was an All-State Junior College Shortstop at Skyline College, where he won the state batting title back to back years hitting over .500 in two seasons and earned a Division 1 athletic scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University. At Virginia Commonwealth University, Anthony was selected to NCAA D1 All-American team his senior year and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Anthony has a passion for teaching, coaching, and preparing athletes for their next level of competition and life. 

CHRIS MIGUEL

LEAD INSTRUCTOR/COACH

Chris Miguel was a 4 year varsity starter at Sacred Heart Cathedral as a 3B/RHP where he was named the San Francisco Player of the Year in 2011. Chris began his collegiate playing career at Canada College in 2013 where he played for 2 years and received a baseball scholarship to Rogers State University, where he was named Heartland Conference Player of the Year, Heartland Conference 1st-Team Second Baseman, All South Central Region 1st-Team Second Baseman, and 1st-Team All-American.  Chris still holds the single game hits record for the Rogers State University program.

Coach Miguel spent 2021 as an assistant coach for Canada College where he worked with the infielders and hitters, while coaching 3rd base and assisting in the recruiting process.  In the summers of 2021 & 2022, Coach Miguel also served as the hitting coach for the Duluth Huskies (MN) in the Northwoods Collegiate Summer League, one of the top collegiate summer leagues in the country. Coach Miguel has worked with MLB Draft picks from the 2021 & 2022 Huskies seasons include SS Kristian Campbell (Boston Red Sox), SS Devin Hurdle (Texas Rangers), 3B Mike Boeve (Milwaukee Brewers).

Coach Miguel is currently in his 2nd season at Skyline College. He works with both the infielders and outfielders on both sides of the ball, holds the responsibility of 3rd base coach, and is also the recruiting coordinator.

JULIAN JARRARD

HITTING/INF/OF INSTRUCTOR - COACH

Julian is a Los Angeles native, from Temple City High School, who began his college baseball career at Glendale Community College.  At Glendale CC Julian was selected to the All-State team back to back years in 2012 & 2013 as a 3B, Catcher, and Pitcher. He eventually made his way to the bay area to play NAIA baseball at Menlo College, where he put together a great season as a shortstop, hitting .330 with 22 Home Runs and 56 RBIs.  After his Senior year at Menlo College Julian signed a free agent minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Since his playing career ended in 2018, Julian has been working with players of all ages and levels on their physical and mental skills on defense, hitting, and on the mound. He joined GamePrep in 2023 and has been a great addition to the staff with his experience and knowledge in player development.

TYLER CONDIE

PITCHING INSTRUCTOR - COACH

Tyler Condie began coaching in GamePrep in the Spring of 2023. He bring a strong playing and coaching background with him to the program, including experience in biomechanics, pitch design, and strength and mobility training. Tyler trained and gained experience under the tutelage of Driveline baseball in Seattle Washington. 

Tyler pitched during High School at Oak Ridge HS in El Dorado Hills, then continued his career at San Joaquin Delta Community College, and eventually earned a scholarship to pitch at Oklahoma Bapatist University.

Vinny Bologna

HITTING INSTRUCTOR - COACH

Vinny is a local product from Calmont High School and played 4 years of Varsity Baseball from 2013-2017 as an outfielder. After High School he attended San Joaquin Delta Community College in Stockton to continuing playing, where he was the triple crown winner for the Big 8 Conference, voted conference player of the year, won the state Big Stick award for CA, and was awarded All-American honors his sophomore year. Vinny earned an Athletic Scholarship to Oklahoma University where he played in 2020, before transferring to Fresno State University where he finished his collegiate career. After College Vinny spent time in Independent Professional baseball in the Pioneer League with the Glacier Range Riders and Grand Junction Jackalopes.

Prior to his High School Vinny was on the first every GamePrep 13U team and stayed in the program all the way into college. Since his playing career ended Vinny has joined the GP coaching staff so he can teach the values and skills he attained in his time with GP and beyond.