Levels of Play: High School; Collegiate (Illinois State University); Professional (San Diego Padres; St. Louis Cardinals) Area of Expertise: Pitching About Jason: Jason Pearson has been at Sportsplex for 15 years (earning him the nickname “grandpa”). His very successful baseball career as a D1 and professional athlete makes him an exceptional coach, specifically in the area of pitching. Jason is passionate about helping athletes learn about the game and develop the necessary skills to be successful in it.