PRINCIPALS
Advisory Board Member of The Chicago Baseball Museum
Marcus A. Nettles CEO/Founder B.B.A., University of Miami-FL
Advisory Board Member of Networth Sports & Entertainment
Member of the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago
HIDDEN GEM DISCOVERIES SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Marcus Nettles brings a wide variety of knowledge and experience to Hidden Gem Discoveries, Ltd. services. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, and furthering his education and baseball career at the University of Miami-FL, he knows what it takes to excel and gain attention from recruiters and scouts at the next level. After winning two national championships with the Hurricanes (1999 & 2001), Marcus continued his baseball career professionally with the San Diego Padres when being selected in the 11th round of the 2001 amatuer draft. His world class speed stapled his name in the San Diego Padres annals by being slated the fastest man in Padres history (6.21 60-yard dash time), and one of the fastest men in Minor League baseball. In 2004, Marcus was taken by the Washington Nationals in the Rule 5 draft and is still in the process of pursuing his baseball career.
Additional accolades include the following:
Two time silver and gold medal winner in Junior Olympic Pan Am gamesDrafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Whitney Young High SchoolTwo time College World Series National Champion at the University of Miami-FLWon Double A Southern League Championship for San Diego Padres OrganizationRule 5 draft pick of the Washington NationalsHolds all time Independent Minor League single game stolen base record (5)Broke Rickey Henderson's Atlantic League single game stolen base record (4)Won Independent Atlantic League Championship for Newark Bears2006 Pitch & Hit Club Independent League Player of the Year awardLed respective league in stolen bases 5 out of 8 year career (35,58,45,49,47) 2008 Participant in Mexican Summer League of Professional BaseballAccumulated and still counting a total of over 300 career stolen bases
JAMIN THOMPSON-CEO
Former ATP Professional
The 6 Pack Secret, Author
BRIAN BARTON
Current MLB player
"With the prevalent age of computer technology, one dimensional marketing has become obsolete to get noticed by college recruiters. Student athletes often fall into the trap of believeing "If I'm good enough, they will find me." It is wise to consult with a professional who has had first hand experience, to become educated in the recruiting process." -CEO of HGD
Harold W. Eckert Senior Consultant
THOMARI STORY-HARDEN
Corporate Lending Advisor
FCI Commerial Capital
Harold Eckert is a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey and brings a vast amount of professional expertise and contacts to the HGD consulting team. Another Northerner, making his way down south to compete collegiately in the game of baseball, Harold's valuable and unique advisory approach is a necessity for potential college athletes. While attending Florida International University, Eckert won two conference championships and was selected to the All Sun Belt Conference Second Team. Additionally, he is a seasoned veteran of AAA and Carribean League baseball. His additional accolades include the following:
1998 NCAA TCAA Champion at FIU1999 NCAA Sun Belt Conference Champion at FIU2001 Brooklyn Cyclones NY Penn League Champion2003 St. Lucie Mets Florida State League Champion05-06 Venezuelan Carribean League World Series Champion2007 Independent Atlantic League Champion07-08 Dominican League World Series Champion2008 Mexican Summer League Champion
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CEO-Caliendo Sports Intl.
PRESIDENT-Pitch & Hit Club
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CEO-Networth Sports & Entertainment, LLC
