James Nash

Hitting, Defense

James played his high school career at Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago where he was a four year starter and two time All-Conference and All-Catholic League pick.  James moved on to the College of Dupage where in 2003, he was in the nation’s top 25 in batting average.

James moved into the professional ranks from there, being signed overseas, playing International European Baseball League.  In his first year in the league, he was in the top ten in batting average, stolen bases, doubles, on base percentage and fielding percentage.

James now coaches and has helped out with several of the Chicago Public League’s top programs.  He has taught for the Chicago White Sox Training Academy for several years and now coaches in the Chicago White Sox ACE program.  The ACE program is made up of Chicago’s top public league players, and James has helped develop several that are making their way into college and professional baseball today.

Coach Stone’s comments on James Nash – “James and I have been coaching together for five years.  He is enthusiastic and has tireless energy.  He has the ability to make kids have a great time learning the game while teaching them valuable fundamental skills.  He gets kids excited about the game of baseball.”