Fundamentals
Good baseball starts with footwork, balance, and clean direction. We focus on the movements that let players repeat their swing and delivery under game pressure.
Master the Basics. Elevate Your Game.
Private hitting and pitching instruction in North County San Diego, paired with live-game MLB 20-80 scouting evaluations from a former SDSU scholarship player, pro player, pro coach, and 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals scout.
Instruction & Project 20-80
One-on-one cage and bullpen work paired with honest Major League scouting evaluations.
Foundational Baseball Development
Foundational Baseball works with hitters and pitchers to build clean, repeatable mechanics, while giving high school and college-bound players a real look at how Major League scouts grade their tools.
Core Fundamentals
Direct work on throwing and hitting mechanics built for consistency, arm health, and timing that holds up in games.
Focused Cage & Bullpen Work
Clear drills with a specific purpose, giving hitters and pitchers practical adjustments they can take straight to the field.
Project 20-80
In addition to personal instruction for hitters and pitchers (players 16 and older), Benny Gallo provides an honest, professional evaluation based on the official MLB 20-80 grading scale. Over a 2 to 3 game stretch, he assesses a player's current tools and future potential for the next level.
How We Work
Simple, repeatable baseball instruction built for real game situations.
Game Carryover
Cage work only matters if it shows up at 7:00 PM. Every drill is chosen so the hitter or pitcher can feel the adjustment immediately and trust it against live pitching.
Honest Evaluation
Players and families deserve straight answers. Whether in a 30-minute lesson or a 3-game scouting look, Benny Gallo gives clear feedback on where a player stands and what to work on next.
Built on Fundamentals. Driven by Experience.
Foundational Baseball was founded by former Division I scholarship player, professional baseball player, professional coach, and Major League scout, Benny Gallo.
Prior to his professional career, Benny Gallo earned a collegiate baseball scholarship to play at San Diego State University (SDSU, 1978-1980) while studying Business. The next 7 years he would go on to play professionally across the San Francisco Giants, Anaheim Angels, and independent professional baseball; followed by 1 year as a professional pitching coach with the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) organization; and 14 years of Major League Baseball scouting and analytics experience.
A graduate of the Major League Baseball Scout Development Program (2008) sponsored by the San Diego Padres (covering Instructional League and Arizona Fall League games for the MLB Scouting Bureau), Benny Gallo spent nearly 5 years (2007-2011) as a scout for Inside Edge delivering advanced scouting reports, pitch-by-pitch velocity/movement/location tracking, and defensive spray charts to Major League Baseball clubs and ESPN broadcasts, followed by 9 years as a full-time Major League Baseball scout covering Southern California & Hawaii for the 2019 World Series Champions, Washington Nationals.
Good baseball comes down to clean, repeatable actions that hold up when the game speeds up. Instead of chasing trends or overcomplicating a player's natural athleticism, Benny Gallo works with hitters and pitchers on sound direction, balance, and timing they can trust in live at-bats and on the mound.
7 Yrs
Pro Player
SDSU Scholarship • Giants, Angels & Ind.
14 Yrs
MLB Scouting & Analytics
Washington Nationals (2019 WS) & Inside Edge
1 Yr
Pro Coach
Cleveland Indians (now Guardians)
Collegiate Scholarship Athlete • 1978-1980
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Division I Baseball Scholarship Athlete (2 years) • Business Studies prior to entering professional baseball.
MLB Scouting Bureau • 2008 Graduate
Major League Baseball Scout Development Program
Sponsored by the San Diego Padres • Covered Instructional League & Arizona Fall League player evaluations.
MLB Clubs & ESPN Broadcasts • 2007–2011
Inside Edge • MLB Analytics & Advance Scout
Charted pitch-by-pitch velocity, movement, and location; produced defensive spray charts and scouting reports for MLB clubs and ESPN.
2019 World Series Champions • 9 Years Full-Time
Washington Nationals • Major League Scout
Area Scout covering Southern California & Hawaii amateur, collegiate, and professional talent evaluations.
Career, Championship & Scouting Gallery
Photos and official trading cards from Benny Gallo's professional playing career, coaching tenure, and 14 years of Major League scouting with Inside Edge and the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals.
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Benny Gallo: 2019 World Series Ring & Washington Nationals Scouting Staff
14 Years MLB Scouting & Analytics • 2019 World Series Champions, Washington Nationals
Player Intake, Video Submission & Contact
Reach out directly to schedule a lesson, set up a Project 20-80 scouting evaluation, or send swing and pitching video clips.
Consultation & Player Intake Form
Submissions go directly to benny@foundationalbaseball.com & contact@foundationalbaseball.com. We reply promptly to confirm cage times, game schedules, and video evaluations.
Booking, Checkout & Consultation
Book a 1-on-1 cage or bullpen session at Top Velocity San Marcos, schedule a live-game MLB 20-80 scouting audit, or submit swing and pitching video for a complimentary baseline evaluation.
1-on-1 Instruction
Mechanical Lesson (30-Min Session)
$50
/ 30-minute session
Focused 1-on-1 cage or bullpen instruction on throwing and hitting mechanics, built around clean movement patterns you can repeat in games.
- ✓Hitting mechanics, barrel path & timing
- ✓Pitching & throwing delivery mechanics
- ✓Held at Top Velocity Facility (San Marcos, CA)
Players Ages 16+ • Live Game Audit
Project 20-80 Scouting Audit (2-3 Game Evaluation)
$75
/ game (2-3 game stretch)
Full MLB 20-80 scale grading for players 16 and older. Over a 2 to 3 game stretch, Benny Gallo evaluates current tools and future potential for the next level.
- ✓In-person live game scouting over 2 to 3 games
- ✓Official MLB 20-80 present & future tool grades
- ✓Post-evaluation consultation & development plan
Complimentary Baseline Review
Free Video Swing / Pitching Evaluation
FREE
/ prior to consultation
Send game or cage footage before your first session for a complimentary mechanical review from Benny Gallo.
- ✓Share a YouTube, Google Drive, or iCloud video link
- ✓Clear mechanical notes & next steps
- ✓No cost or obligation prior to booking
Direct Session Checkout
Pay directly via Venmo (@Bernard-Gallo) or Square Payments (Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay & Tap-to-Pay), or request a direct payment link via billing@foundationalbaseball.com.
Need a Square checkout link or multi-game receipt? Email billing@foundationalbaseball.com or call/text 760-445-6417.
Open Calendar & Consultation Scheduler
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