WILLIE COLLAZO

Our founder, Willie Collazo, brings invaluable insights and a deep dedication to helping young athletes grow. His experience and passion drive our mission to help players succeed both on and off the field while keeping their health and well-being a top priority.

WILLIE COLLAZO

Former Professional Baseball Player

Willie Collazo is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, known for his time with the New York Mets when he debuted in 2007. After his playing career, he became a coach, sharing his love and knowledge of the game with the next generation.

Willie has coached for the Toronto Blue Jays and Florida International University (FIU), helping young players improve their skills and reach their dreams. Now, he’s an MLBPA Certified Agent and Pitching Coordinator at The MAS Agency, continuing to develop champions on and off the field. He also founded Homeschool Baseball, showing his commitment to nurturing young athletes in every way possible.

With a career that spans playing in the big leagues to coaching at top levels, Willie Collazo is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of baseball.

WILLIE COLLAZO BIO

Name

WILLIAM "WILLIE" COLLAZO

Nationality

Carolina, PR

Teams

Braves, Angels, Mets, Marlins, Blue Jays

Seasons

2001 - 2012

WILLIE COLLAZO TIMELINE

2023

  • Founded My Homeschool Baseball
  • MLBPA Certified Agent and Pitching Coordinator at The MAS Agency
  • MLB Draft League Pitching Coach (Fredrick Keys)
  • Inducted into the Kirkwood Community Hall of Fame

2019-2021

  • NCAA Division I Assistant/Recruiting Coordinator at Florida International University
    • Had 5 players drafted professionally

2013-2017

  • Minor League Baseball Pitching Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays
    • Worked with more than 25 pitchers now playing in the Major Leagues

2010-2012

  • Triple AAA Pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

2010

  • Pitcher for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions, CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League) – Tainan, Taiwan

2009

  • Triple AAA Pitcher / All Star Team for the Florida Marlins

2006-2008

  • Pitcher for the New York Mets
    • 2007 MLB Debut vs Cincinnati Reds on September 5th
    • Triple AAA / All Star Team

2006

  • World Baseball Classic – Team Puerto Rico

2004-2005

  • Double AA / Triple AAA Pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels

2001-2003

  • Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round
    • High Single A / Double AA

2000-2001

  • NCAA Division I Baseball at Florida International University – Miami, FL
    • 2nd Team All American
    • All Sunbelt Conference Team

1997-2000

  • NJCAA Division II Baseball at Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids, IA
    • 1st Team All American

1994-1997

  • Graduated from Dr. Gilberto Concepción de Gracia High School – Carolina, PR