Welcome to Espinosa Baseball Lessons

• Develop every athlete’s skills through personalized training
   
• Build player confidence on and off the field
   
• Teach proper mechanics to create a strong foundation
   
• Combine physical and mental training for complete growth
   
• Reinforce fundamental skills through consistent repetition
   
• Strengthen mental toughness, especially in the batter’s box
   
• Set goals that prepare athletes to compete at the next level
   
• And most importantly… HAVE FUN while learning the game!

 Robbie Espinosa is the Owner and Founder of Espinosa Baseball Lessons and has spent the past decade developing athletes across Southern California. He played Division II baseball at Colorado State University Pueblo after competing at Irvine Valley College, earning a degree in Business Management along the way. During his collegiate career, Robbie posted a .341 batting average in the NCAA, demonstrating both skill and consistency at the plate.

Over the last 10 years, Robbie has trained more than 2,000 athletes, ranging from beginners just learning the game to advanced players preparing for the next level. He specializes in hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding/throwing instruction, with a teaching style that emphasizes proper mechanics, confidence-building, and consistent repetition of fundamentals.

When he’s not on the field or in the cage, Robbie enjoys tournament bass fishing, hunting, and flying airplanes.

 JP Hopkins is a former Chino Hills High School standout who went on to play at Colorado State University Pueblo (NCAA Division II), where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. After college, JP signed to play professional baseball in Mexico with the Toros Baseball Club and later spent a season competing in the Pecos League. His journey as both a collegiate and professional player gives him firsthand experience and insight that he brings into every lesson.

With over four years of coaching experience in youth travel baseball, high school programs, and private training, JP has worked with athletes at every stage of development. He currently coaches the 14U travel baseball program for the SoCal Expos and also serves as an assistant high school baseball coach at Fullerton High School. JP specializes in hitting, pitching, and catching instruction, focusing on mechanics, confidence, and game awareness to prepare players for the next level.

Outside of baseball, JP enjoys hiking and spending time at the lake.

Coach Brandon Parillo grew up in Huntington Beach, CA, where his baseball journey began. A standout pitcher in high school, Brandon earned multiple league and county honors, including CIF Empire League MVP (2003), CIF Sunset League MVP (2004), and recognition as a Big West Invitational MVP and Loara Tournament MVP in 2004. His success led to being selected as an 8th Round Draft Pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2004.

Brandon went on to enjoy a decorated professional career. He was a Frontier League All-Star in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and in 2007 earned the title of Frontier League Pitcher of the Year. In 2010, he transitioned into coaching at the professional level as the Pitching Coach for the Kalamazoo Kings Minor League team, further developing his ability to mentor pitchers and refine their craft.

With well over a decade of coaching experience, Brandon specializes in pitching instruction, emphasizing advanced routines, band work, drills, mechanical breakdowns, bullpen development, and recovery methods. His focus is on preparing pitchers to succeed at the highest levels of competition.

Today, Brandon serves as the Director of Baseball Operations for the SoCal Expos Travel Baseball Program, where he oversees player development, competitive growth, and the overall direction of the organization. His combination of professional playing experience, coaching expertise, and leadership makes him a key figure in shaping the next generation of ballplayers.