Drake Angeron

Director of Player Development - Drake Angeron is a former professional baseball player, collegiate All-Conference performer, Gold Glove recipient, international hitting coach, and current Head Baseball Coach at John Melvin Christian College. At the John Melvin Institute of Sports Science (JMiSS), Drake brings extensive playing and coaching experience to the development of athletes seeking to improve their performance and compete at the next level.

Bio:
Baseball Performance & Player Development Specialist

Drake Angeron is a former professional baseball player, collegiate All-Conference performer, Gold Glove recipient, international hitting coach, and current Head Baseball Coach at John Melvin Christian College. At the John Melvin Institute of Sports Science (JMiSS), Drake brings extensive playing and coaching experience to the development of athletes seeking to improve their performance and compete at the next level.

Drake completed his collegiate career in May 2023 at Louisiana Christian University, where he established himself as one of the most productive hitters and base runners in program history. Over his four-year college career, Drake played in 170 games, recording a .349 career batting average, 616 at-bats, 215 hits, 11 home runs, and 61 stolen bases. He also holds the Louisiana Christian University single-season hits record with 73 hits.

His collegiate career included stops at Dodge City Community College, Fort Hays State University, and Louisiana Christian University. As a redshirt freshman at Dodge City in 2019, Drake led the team with a .365 batting average, 73 hits, 57 runs, 3 home runs, and 22 stolen bases, appearing in all 54 games.

In 2021, Drake earned All-Conference honors in the MIAA while playing for the Fort Hays State Tigers. He led the team with a .341 batting average, tied for the team lead with 43 hits, and led the Tigers with 12 stolen bases. He recorded 14 multi-hit games, including a six-game stretch with two or more hits in every game. He was also recognized by the MIAA as one of the conference's toughest hitters to strike out, recording only 11 strikeouts in 126 at-bats.

Drake's senior season at Louisiana Christian University in 2023 was one of the most accomplished seasons of his collegiate career. He earned First-Team All-Conference honors and a Gold Glove Award, leading the Wildcats with a .410 batting average, 51 runs, 6 home runs, and 9 stolen bases. His 73 hits established a new LCU single-season record.

Professional Baseball

Drake continued his playing career professionally with the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League. During his rookie season in 2023, he started 46 games and posted a .380 batting average in 166 at-bats, recording 63 hits, 59 runs, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases.

In his second professional season in 2024, Drake elevated his performance even further. He started 46 games and hit .405 in 168 at-bats, collecting 68 hits, 64 runs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, 34 RBIs, and an impressive 53 stolen bases. His performance earned him the Pecos League Postseason MVP Award. Drake currently holds both the single-season and career stolen base records for the Alpine Cowboys.

International Baseball Experience

Following his rookie professional season, Drake expanded his baseball career internationally, signing a winter league contract with the Wanneroo Giants in Perth, Australia, where he served as both a player and hitting coach. This experience further developed his ability to evaluate hitters, teach offensive fundamentals, and communicate advanced baseball concepts to athletes.

Athlete Development at JMiSS

Drake's experience as a successful player, professional base stealer, Gold Glove recipient, and coach gives him a unique perspective on athletic development. At JMiSS, he focuses on helping athletes develop the technical skills, movement patterns, baseball IQ, confidence, and competitive mindset necessary to reach their potential.

His coaching philosophy is centered on intentional development, measurable performance, and building complete athletes. Drake understands that developing an athlete is about more than improving statistics—it is about creating the habits, discipline, confidence, and preparation required to perform when it matters most.

Whether working with a young athlete learning the fundamentals or an advanced player preparing for collegiate or professional competition, Drake brings a proven player-development mindset and firsthand experience from every level of the game.

Train with Purpose. Develop with Intention. Compete with Confidence.