Brandon Swartz
Owner/Director of Hitting
The Hermantown, Minnesota native was the 2003 Duluth News Tribune Player of the Year, led his high school baseball team to three straight state tournaments and was named to the Lion’s All-Star Team which recognizes the best senior baseball players in the state of Minnesota.
Brandon began his St. Scholastica career in 2004 and was named the team’s rookie of the year after appearing in 40 games. In his junior and senior seasons respectively, Brandon hit .395 and .420 and was named to the All-Midwest Region Team both years. Over his career, as a four-year starter, Brandon played in 159 games, collected 151 hits, scored 125 runs and drove in 120, while finishing with a .354 career batting average. He was named all-conference all four years as a Saint and helped lead his team to four National Tournaments. In 2018 he was inducted into the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame.
Brandon’s coaching career includes 10 years of experience in college baseball, working daily with players to implement developmental plans. Through countless hours in the cage, time analyzing video of high-level hitters and traveling across the country to work with top instructors in the private hitting sector, Brandon is a leader in hitting development.
Mark Moriarty
Director of Pitching
Success has followed Mark everywhere he has gone. During his playing days, the Mankato native, finished his career at St. Scholastica with the third most wins in school history (23) and a 2.80 ERA. His 257 strikeouts were second-most in school history. In 2006 he earned All-American honors. He played two seasons for the Madison Mallards of the Northwood's League, helping the team to capture the league championship in 2004. Moriarty was one of the few Division III athletes competing in a league comprised mostly of Division I players. In 2009, Moriarty played professionally for the St. Paul Saints of the American Association.
His coaching career has included time with Augustana University, Concordia University St. Paul, the Lakeshore Chinooks of the Northwoods League, Perfect Game and the University of Mary. In 2018, as the associate head coach and pitching coach at Augustan, Moriarty led a pitching staff that posted a 2.85 ERA, and recorded 559 strikeouts in only 495.2 innings pitched, to a DII NCAA championship.
In 2020, Mark transitioned into professional baseball and spend two summers as the Cedar Rapids Kernels pitching coach, the High-A affiliate for the Minnesota Twins.
Mark is nationally respected for using cutting-edge technology to successfully develop pitchers while keeping them healthy. Moriarty currently serves as the pitching coach for the University of Nevada.
Darrin Carlson
Player Development Coach
A Hermantown, Minnesota native, Darrin was a three-sport standout in football, basketball, and baseball. Known for his athletic versatility and competitiveness, he helped guide his high school baseball team to four consecutive state tournament appearances, highlighted by a 3rd place finish in 2002.
Darrin began his college career at Itasca Community College, where he earned team MVP honors in his second season. He joined the St. Scholastica program in 2007 and was a key contributor on teams that advanced deep into postseason play, including the 2008 squad that finished as runner-up in the NCAA Regional Finals.
Over his career as a Saint, Darrin played in 79 games, collected 84 hits, scored 74 runs, drove in 60 runs and finished with a career batting average of .368. He was a Gold Glove recipient, 1st Team All-UMAC and 3rd Team All-Midwest Region selection.
Darrin has established himself as a hitting and base running expert. Hungry for knowledge and growth, he has quickly become a rising coach with the ability to connect with players and elevate their game.
Jake Casareto
Player Development Coach
Jake grew up in International Falls, Minnesota, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete in football, hockey, and baseball. His toughness and competitiveness made him a reliable leader. On the diamond, he was a three-time all-conference and all-section selection, earned all-area and Minnesota Coaches Association All-State honors. He capped his high school career as MVP of the Duluth vs. Iron Range All-Star Game.
Jake began his college career at North Dakota State University before transferring to St. Scholastica, where he anchored the left side of the infield. With a strong arm and power in his bat, he was recognized as a hard-nosed, blue-collar player who brought grit and tenacity. During his collegiate career, Jake was a three-time all-conference selection, two-time Gold Glove winner, team MVP, and All-Region honoree.
As a coach, Jake specializes in developing both infielders and outfielders. He brings a strong sense of in-game strategy and situational awareness, equipping players with the tools to compete with confidence and execute at a high level.