Brett Harker

A native of Greenville, SC, Brett played baseball for Hillcrest High School where he was awarded All Region and All State honors.  Brett received a athletic scholarship to the College of Charleston where he was a closer for the Cougars for 3 years.  Brett was awarded All Southern Conference twice and was named Southern Conference Pitcher of the Year/Louisville Slugger All American in 2005.  After his junor year, Brett was selected in the 5th round by the Philadelphia Phillies.  After spending 4 seasons with the Phillies (reaching AA), Brett was selected by the Florida Marlins in the MLB rule 5 draft.  Brett played in both AA and AAA for the Marlins.  In 2010 Brett played for the Schaumburg Flyers in the Northern League, and signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association in 2011.

Each offseason, Brett has returned to Greenville to train and develop local athletes.  Brett has coached and mentored several middle school, high school and collegiate level athletes.  Brett's passion is to give local athletes the chance to compete at the next level.

For a private lesson with Brett, please call West End Baseball Academy at 864.252.4500.