Danny Pralgo - President / Director of Instruction & Coaching
After graduating from Lassiter High School in 1988, Pralgo earned a four year baseball scholarship to Columbus State University, where he was a four year starter and appeared in the NCAA Division II College World Series. Pralgo graduated from Columbus State with a Bachelors degree in Recreational Management. Following his college graduation, Pralgo coached at North Florida Junior College for a season. In 1993, Pralgo returned to the Marietta area where he worked in various positions- handling National Account Sales, Operations, and Customer Service- for a national air feight company. Then Pralgo took a sales position with the Westbury Carpet One family and over time progressed into the CEO role of Westbury Carpet One.
For decades, Pralgo has been coaching and training student athletes in the greatest game in the world, baseball. For twelve years, Pralgo coached the East Cobb Astros (14U). Pralgo’s coaching abilities, and those of his coaching staff, were recognized in 2000 and 2004 when he was awarded Coach of the Year honors at East Cobb Baseball. One of Pralgo’s many coaching highlights came during the 2004 season. The 2004 East Cobb Astros (14U) team provided a dream season in which they won the 2004 PONY League World Series in Washington, Pennsylvania, and were named the #1 team (14U) in the country by USA Sports Rankings. In PONY League World Series history, this achievement was the first time since 1985 that a South Zone team had won the World Series title. Pralgo credits the dedication of his assistant coaches-David Carr, Terry Bellah, and Sean Ruth- as a primary factor in the Astros 2004 success. The coaching staff trained all 15 players to be interchangeable in many positions and therefore created a healthy system of competition, staples of Pralgo’s coaching philosophy. The talented 2004 team pushed one another to improve, was pushed by the coaching staff to strive for excellence, and had a fun time doing so.
The 6-4-3 DP Baseball Academy started by Pralgo in 2007 was the percursor to 6-4-3 DP Athletics. Through the on-going development of 6-4-3 DP Athletics, Pralgo continues to work with young athletes on the fundamental skill and team aspects of the game of baseball, and, more importantly, the game of life. In addition to being the President, Pralgo serves as the Director of Instruction and Coaching for 6-4-3 DP Athletics.
Jay Andrews - Chief Financial Officer / Office, Human Resources & Events Administrator
After graduating from Tucker High School as a three sport athlete- baseball, wrestling and football, Jay Andrews went on to continue his wrestling career for two years at Georgia State University. He received his BBA in Management / Finance from Georgia State University. Andrews and his wife Barbara have resided in East Cobb and the Pope High School district for over 30 years. Andrews has been very active at Pope High School having served as President of the Baseball Booster Club, the Wrestling Booster Club, and the School Council.
Andrews has coached baseball for over 20 years. His first five years were spent coaching recreational and all-star ball at East Side Baseball. Andrews then spent nine years at East Cobb Baseball where his teams have won multiple national, state, and local titles. Among the many coaching highlights, three teams specifically are to note: East Cobb Bulldogs, East Cobb Stallions, East Cobb Yankees. In 2001, Andrews coached the the East Cobb Bulldogs which was the first 8U team at East Cobb Baseball. The Bulldogs were the USSSA and AAU State Champions, as well as the Dizzy Dean World Series Champions and Runner Up at the AAU Nationals. In 2005, Andrews was a coach for the East Cobb Stallions (12U). This team was the USSSA State Champion, the NABF National Champion, and reached the Elite 8 at Cooperstown, losing a close quarter final game to the eventual champion from the state of Washington. In 2007 Andrews was the head coach of the East Cobb Yankees (14U). The Yankees went on to be the USSSA State Champions, NABF State Champions and the AAU State Runner Up. The team also won the USYBA World Series. Finally, Jay has coached baseball and fast pitch softball for over 5 years for teams participating in the Maccabi Games, where these teams have won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
In addition to being a coach, Andrews has served in other sports operations roles. Andrews was a commissioner at East Cobb Baseball for seven years and the North Georgia Director of USSSA Baseball for eight years. Andrews has hosted and managed numerous local, state, and world series tournament events over the last 20 years for Perfect Game, Triple Crown, Training Legends, USSSA, CABA, PONY and Nations Baseball. Furthermore, Andrews previously coached recreational and travel softball, as well as served on the board at Sandy Plains Softball. Additionally, Andrews coached wrestling and served as President and a board member for six years with Pope Junior Wrestling. Finally, Andrews was the Baseball Commissioner for the 2019 Maccabi Games being held in Atlanta.
Andrews joined 6-4-3 DP Athletics in 2009. Prior to joining 6-4-3 DP Athletics, Andrews was the Managing Partner of JAKL Development, LLC, a real estate development and residential construction company. Prior to co-founding JAKL Development in 2004, Andrews spent 24 years working in senior executive level positions within the consulting, outsourcing, legal, and banking industries. For 6-4-3 DP Athletics, Andrews handles all financial matters and serves as the primary contact for the office, human resources, and events administration.
Rush Eskridge - General Manager
Rush Eskridge grew up in Marietta, attended Lassiter High School, and played on the 2006 state championship baseball team for the LHS Trojans. Rush is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where he earned his degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business. Rush is a high energy, customer-oriented person with a successful track record of leading operations throughout his career. Prior to joining 6-4-3, Rush served as a General Manager within the D-BAT organization leading various facilities in the Atlanta, Georgia, and Ft. Worth, Texas, areas. Rush initially served 6-4-3 as the Director of Instructional Services overseeing all instructional services offerings - private lessons, camps, and clinics. Rush was promoted on January 1, 2024, to General Manager.
Blake Welborn - Manager of Instructional Services
Blake joins us as our Manager of Instructional Services. Coming from Marietta, Georgia, he brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set. Before joining our team, Blake ran his own business. Throughout his career, he's consistently shown a commitment to providing top-notch customer service and brings a positive, energetic attitude to everything he does.
Jamaal Hawkins - Instructional Services Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
Jamaal Hawkins graduated (Class of 2007) from Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia. Hawkins earned first team All-State baseball honors as a high school senior. During his final year at Sprayberry, Hawkins hit safely in 25 out of 26 regular season games.
After high school, Hawkins attended Jacksonville University in Florida where he earned a baseball scholarship. Hawkins was a three-year, starting shortstop at Jacksonville University. As a junior, he earned team MVP honors and All-Atlantic Sun Conference honors after hitting .330 avg. with 9 HR and 50 RBI.
In 2010, Hawkins was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 28th round of the MLB Draft. After playing professionally for two seasons, Hawkins returned home to Cobb County and finished his finance degree at Kennesaw State University (KSU). While finishing his undergraduate studies at KSU, Hawkins began to assist older age group teams within 6-4-3. In 2013, Hawkins began serving as a coach and instructor for 6-4-3. While he continues to serve as a valuable coach and skilled instructor, Hawkins serves the 6-4-3 organization as coordinator of instructional services - private lessons, camps, and clinics.
Marshall Adams - Camps and Clinics Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
Brett Beasley - Administration & Apparel Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
Brett is a 2002 graduate of Tift County High School in Tifton, Georgia, where he played baseball for the Blue Devils. After high school graduation, Beasley attended Georgia Southern University where he earned his bachelors degree in Exercise Science. Brett has been a valuable instructor/coach at 6-4-3 for several years and currently serves as a coach with 6-4-3's 17U Tigers and 11U Jaguars, as well as Pace Academy's (Atlanta, GA) girl's softball and boy's baseball teams. In addition to his coaching and instruction duties, Brett serves as 6-4-3's coordinator of apparel, uniforms and other administrative functions.
Jake Pralgo - Baseball Operations Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
T.J. Pagan - Baseball Operations Connection, Recruiting and Pitching Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
TJ Pagan grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended William Penn Charter. As a right handed relief pitcher, TJ first attended Harford Community College in Maryland and then attended the University of Pittsburgh. TJ first joined 6-4-3 in 2018 as an assistant coach and pitching instructor. In addition to coaching and instruction duties, TJ serves the 6-4-3 organization as a connection, recruiting, and pitching coordinator within the baseball operations department.
Tucker Breen - Baseball Operations Coordinator / Alternate High School Team Manager / Instructor & Coach
Tucker Breen grew up in Marietta, attended Sprayberry High School, played with 6-4-3 as a prep infielder, and has been coaching with 6-4-3 for since 2018. Tucker finished his own college baseball career at the University of West Georgia. Tucker joins the 6-4-3 staff from TEKsystems where he served as a technical recruiter. In addition to coaching and instruction roles, Tucker serves the 6-4-3 organization as a coordinator of baseball operations and administration.
Eric Brasher - Baseball Operations Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
Austin Holloway - Baseball Operations Coordinator / Instructor & Coach
Tyler Blake - Facility Manager / Groundskeeper
Tyler joins 6-4-3 from the residential construction and remodeling industry where he has accumulated 15 years of experience. A carpenter by trade, Tyler is also comfortable with demolition, basic electrical, and basic plumbing work. Tyler is also a certified home inspector. In the sports arena, Tyler has held previous roles in tennis maintenance at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta and Capital City Club in Atlanta.
Tyler grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and graduated from Wheeler High School. Tyler played multiple sports as a youth including baseball with Eastside Baseball at Fullers Park. After his high school years, Tyler studied at Chattahoochee Technical College and the University of North Georgia. Tyler serves the 6-4-3 organization as the Facility Manager and Groundskeeper.
Myles Mitchell - Events Manager