Cincinnati Mason Baseball School Staff

R. Gordon “Russ” Foster, CMBS Founder and Inventor of System Baseball

Russ Foster started the Cincinnati Mason Baseball School nearly 30 years ago and has taught over 29,000 students in his career. In addition to 256 college athletes and 9 Major League Baseball players, Russ has taught thousands of boys and girls how to play and enjoy baseball.

Based on the experience of a lifetime professional sports including his career in the NFL and as a pro pitcher, Russ created the System Baseball approach to teaching. Through an extensive process of research, body movement analysis and instructional design, Russ has created a highly successful teaching method that enables the student to focus on each body part, one part at a time, as they execute the proper mechanics of throwing, hitting, fielding and base-running.

“The System” method allows each student to progress at their own pace and makes baseball and learning fun and engaging while helping kids develop mental toughness and enhance tactical thinking skills.

Andy DePeel

“Baseball has been part of me for my entire life and to be able to teach young people about the game is great joy”.

Andy DePeel has been coaching at The Cincinnati Mason Baseball School since 2007 and has played with MLB stars Marcus Davis and Devon Davis in addition to training Josh Harrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A graduate and starter on the varsity team baseball team at Walsh University, Coach DePeel currently teaches math at Princeton High School.

In his second year as Varsity Assistant Coach at St. Xavier, Andy brings an understanding, passion and enthusiasm for both the game and teaching that makes being a student at The Cincinnati Mason Baseball School great fun.

James Singleton

“I can’t think of a better way to spend my summer than teaching young people to play and enjoy the game that I love”.

James Singleton has been coaching at The Cincinnati Mason Baseball School since 2004 and was a student at our school prior to that.

A graduate and starter on the varsity team baseball team at Northern Kentucky University, Coach Singleton currently teaches 8th grade history at Reading Middle School.

An experienced coach and umpire for middle school and high school baseball and fast-pitch softball, Andy has an understanding and passion for the game that enables him to help his students play better baseball while developing a finer appreciation for the game.

Call Cincinnati Mason Baseball School at (513) 602-5133 for more information about private baseball lessons, baseball camps and more, or use our contact form.