Jeff Sharpe, known to all as Sharpy is a highly respected baseball coach and professional scout with over 30 years of experience developing elite-level talent across Canada. A Level 3 NCCP-certified coach, Jeff has made a lasting impact at every level of the game—from youth baseball to the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), as well as in professional scouting roles with Major League organizations.
Jeff began his coaching career in the early 1990s, guiding various Rep teams in Ajax and Thornhill from 1993 to 1999. In 1999, he led his 18U Ajax team to an Ontario Eliminations Championship and secured a Bronze Medal at the Canadian Championships. That same year, Jeff joined the Ontario Youth Team as an assistant coach, contributing to a Silver Medal finish at the 1999 Canada Cup and a Bronze in 2000.
From 2004 to 2007, Jeff transitioned to the semi-pro level, serving as Head Coach of the Barrie Baycats in the IBL. During his tenure, he guided the Baycats to a league championship in 2006 and was named IBL Coach of the Year in both 2006 and 2007.
In 2009, Jeff returned to the Ontario Youth Team program as an assistant, helping the squad capture another Canada Cup Bronze Medal. After a break to start a family his dedication to player development continued in 2018 when he coached the Oshawa 15U team at the Canadian Championship. Since 2019, Jeff has played a key role in helping top-tier prospects as a coach with the CPBL Terriers, one of Canada’s premier elite baseball programs.
Always known as a catching and hitting instructor, Jeff has shifted his focus to the mental part of the game saying "This generation of players has completely changed the way I look at coaching and communication.The style I used 25 years ago does not necessarily work with today's player." Jeff has always been a student of the game and attends multiple coaching conventions yearly across Canada and the US.
In addition to his coaching achievements, Jeff brings valuable experience as a professional scout. He worked with the MLB Scouting Bureau (1998–1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000–2002), and the Texas Rangers (2003), identifying and evaluating talent across Canada.
Over the course of his career, Jeff Sharpe has helped launch the baseball careers of countless athletes:
- 7 players have reached Major League Baseball
- 40+ players have played in Minor League Baseball
- 100+ players have competed at the NCAA and NAIA college level
Jeff’s commitment to the game, keen eye for talent, and passion for mentorship have made him one of the most respected figures in Canadian amateur baseball.