June 2026 Spotlight
Tommy Levasseur is the manager of the Ventura Braves and a former professional baseball player. His focus is now on player development, helping athletes grow their game and prepare for the next level.
Tommy LeVasseur, after 11 years of playing professional baseball with the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, along with international experience, caught the attention of the Mariners’ General Manager through his strong leadership abilities. Recognizing his knowledge of the game and leadership potential, the GM of the Mariners brought Tommy into the organization to manage the Mariners’ Rookie Ball program, marking the beginning of his transition from professional player to manager and player-development coach.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS. DEVELOPMENT WORKS.
35+ Years of Professional Baseball Experience
The Ventura Braves are built around something that can't be taught overnight: real professional baseball experience.
Director of Player Development Tommy LeVasseur brings more than 35 years of professional baseball experience as a player, minor league manager, MLB scout and player-development coach.
His professional career includes managing at the minor league level, scouting for Major League organizations, and working directly with players who went on to compete at the highest level of baseball.
66 MLB Players Scouted, Signed or Managed
That experience gives Ventura Braves players something few youth programs can provide:
Instruction from someone who has actually evaluated and developed professional baseball talent.
WHEN THE BEST IN THE GAME SPEAK, WE LISTEN
The Braves' philosophy is rooted in learning from people who have lived the game.
One of those voices is Bruce Bochy, one of baseball's most respected managers and a three-time World Series champion.
Bruce Bochy on Tommy LeVasseur
“Tommy has always had a great understanding of the game and a passion for teaching it. His knowledge and experience are a tremendous asset to young players.”
— Bruce Bochy
Professional baseball manager and three-time World Series champion
FROM PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Tommy's experience spans multiple levels of professional baseball, including:
Professional playing experience
Minor League management
Major League scouting
Player evaluation and development
College player placement
Individual instruction
High school player development
His career includes serving as a Minor League Manager of the Year, managing at multiple levels of professional baseball and working as an Area Scout for the Cincinnati Reds.
That professional perspective is brought directly into the Ventura Braves program.
DEVELOPMENT FIRST. EXPOSURE SECOND. RESULTS FOLLOW.
The Ventura Braves are not built around chasing tournaments simply for the sake of playing more games.
We believe players need to develop first.
That means building strong fundamentals, baseball IQ, physical tools, confidence, discipline and the habits necessary to continue progressing.
Our staff combines professional playing, coaching and scouting experience with a local approach to player development.
Whether a player wants to play high school baseball, earn a college opportunity or pursue professional baseball, our job is to help them take the next step.
35+ Years of Experience.
66 MLB Players.
One Mission: Develop Players.
Ventura Braves Baseball Club
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