James Deloatch is a former professional pitcher and the founder of H1dden Ac3’s Academy, committed to developing the next generation of elite athletes. A Norfolk, Virginia native, he was a standout at Granby High School Norfolk State University, and Limestone University. 

During the 2021–2022 season, he earned All-MEAC regular season and postseason honors, posting a 7-3 record with a 2.88 ERA while helping lead Norfolk State  to its first-ever MEAC Championship and NCAA Regional appearance. Which then lead to him being named Black College Nines, HBCU Preseason pitcher of the year for the 2022-2023 season.

James went on to play professionally in the Pioneer League with the Great Falls Voyagers and Billings Mustangs, and in the MLB Draft League with the Frederick Keys, where he earned Player of the Week honors and was ranked among the league’s top 15 pitchers.​

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James served as the pitching coach for the State College Spikes in the 2026 MLB Draft League, where he helped develop a pitching staff that produced five players who were either drafted or signed during the 2026 MLB Draft.

James currently serves as the pitching coach at one of the top baseball programs in the Tampa Bay area. In addition, he coaches with CBU Tampa at the 13U and 14U levels, where he also serves as the pitching coach.

James also served as an assistant coach for the USA Prime 14U National Team during the spring of 2025. The team finished the season ranked No. 5 in the country by Perfect Game, further highlighting James’s experience developing high-level players and competing at the national level.