About Us

Origin of 3PM

The passion for developing players at 3PM Pitching begins with taking the experience our staff has gained from the professional and college game and connecting it to the younger market.

Travel baseball is great for getting reps and competition, but many travel programs often lack the focus on long-term development. We will prioritize education and mentorship through the development process by taking the info we get from our evaluations and your season to continually evolve your development plan.

All of the staff at 3PM Pitching will have passion and drive to help guide pitchers into the best version of themselves by connecting the best drills and movement patterns that fit how your body wants to move.

As a company we will constantly communicate and collaborate to create the best plan for your long-term development focusing on building you as a complete athlete and pitcher.

The journey can be a bumpy one. We will help you develop the ability respond to adversity and deal with failure. That ability is a key component to becoming a great player.

After three decades in professional baseball, I am excited to bring true development to a younger market. I am also extremely excited to introduce some very talented young coaches to the company. These coaches share my growth mindset and passion for making a positive difference in players.

RC Lichtenstein

TRUE PITCHING DEVELOPMENT

PASSION, PATIENCE, & POSTIVE ENERGY

Why 3PM?

For 30 years as a coach in professional baseball my focus has been at 3PM. Developing pitches, talking about the mental side of the game and having discussions on what the previous games have told us and how to implement that into our workday. Mental and physical skill development was the goal and creating an evolving development plan was how we kept each player on track.

I was also blessed to see some of the best in the game prepare. Watching them grind to develop their skills and become what you saw on TV. Their continued evolution as players was built through the work they did at 3PM when no one was in the stands watching them.

One of my favorite quotes is: “You have to fall in love with the process of being great!” Greatness comes from the hard work and dedication to your craft. It’s who you become on the journey, not the journey or the destination.

RC Lichtenstein

About Us

It's Always 3PM Here!

Core Values

Supporting players through the development process. Creating a system that helps stay connected through the training and baseball season to continue to educate and develop the physical and mental skills of the player. That physical and mental development will be the main focus of 3PM Pitching. We will use passion, patience, & positive energy to develop more well-rounded athletes and young men.

Development is not linear. There will be bumps along the road in each journey. The skills we teach our players to succeed in baseball are the same skills it takes to succeed in life.

Our program will focus on dedication, discipline and commitment to excellence as we teach our players how to deal with adversity and respond to failure. We will empower our players by teaching them solutions and adjustments to self-correct when things get chaotic. We pride ourselves on maximizing the physical and mental, not just building the talent.

The 3PM Pitching Staff

RC Lichtenstein

I pride myself on having a growth mindset. My goal has always been to try and grow and become better every day. Being curious and continuing to learn my craft has allowed me to evolve my skills as a teacher and leader. Coaching is about knowing how and when to get information to you players.

Over a 30-year professional career my teams made 16 playoff appearances, played in 7 championship rounds and won 3 championships. My 2021 team tied for the most wins in MiLB (82), and in 2022 my team was voted MiLB team of the year. 3-times I coached pitchers of the year in MiLB... 2021 MiLB Starting Pitcher of the year Taj Bradley, 2021 Relief Pitcher of the year Colby White and 2015 Pitcher of the year Blake Snell. During 25 years in affiliated ball my organization was rated top 10 17-times, top 5 10-times and number 1 in MLB 5-times

2024 AAA Pitching Coach Charlotte Knights (Chicago White Sox)

2005-2023 Tampa Bay Rays

2023 Bowling Green Hot Rods A+

2021-2022 Charleston Riverdogs A

2020 Pandemic (Pitching Coach for the Perth Heat in the Australian Baseball League)

2012-2019 Montgomery Biscuits AA

2014 Peoria Javalinas (Arizona Fall League)

2009-2011 Bowling Green Hot Rods A

2009 Phoenix Desert Dogs (Arizona Fall League)

2007-2008 Vero Beach Devil Rays A+

2005-2006 Southwest Michigan Devil Rays A

2004 Pitching Coach Edinburgh Roadrunners (Independent ball)

2003 Manager/Pitching Coach Alexandria Aces (Independent Ball)

1998-2002 Milwaukee Brewers

2000-2002 Beloit Snappers A

1998-1999 Helena Brewers Rookie

1996-1997 Manager/Pitching Coach Dubois County Dragons (Independent ball)

1995 All-Star Pitcher/Pitching Coach Merrillville Muddogs (Independent ball)

1992-1995 Pitching Coach University of Illinois-Chicago

1993 Head Coach USA Select Team (15-16) touring Aruba

1992 Assistant Coach USA Select Team (15-16) touring Holland & Belgium

Jaden Jones

Jaden brings a solid foundation of knowledge and passion to the 3PM Pitching Brand. He will focus on helping young athletes take their game to the next level by combining his knowledge of the college game with the cutting-edge science that helps aid in peak performance. Having had the pleasure of working with Jaden over the summer, I am excited to have him join the company. He has a depth of knowledge about pitching, and he gets a high from helping young athletes unlock their potential. Jaden will be at the facility most days for private sessions and camps.

.... RC Lichtenstein

B.A. in Exercise Science
2 years coaching high school travel baseball with Top Tier North
Relief Pitcher at DII Emory & Henry University (2024-25)
Starting Pitcher at Elgin Community College (2023)
2-way Player (P/INF) at Kishwaukee Junior College (2022)
2021 Conference Pitcher of the Year
3x Chicago Public League First Team (Jones College Prep)

Bobby Lane

Bobby has worked with me since he was in HS. In that time, he has made major strides in both his physical and mental development. His Preparation and Passion are top notch and he looks forward to passing his knowledge of the game along to the next generation of players. He will be available for remote sessions as well as live sessions during the holiday season while home on break from Springhill College in Mobile Alabama.

... RC Lichtenstein

Brings a unique perspective of the college game and the recruiting process
Currently Still Competing at the College Level. He will be Available for Remote Sessions as well as some Weekend and Holiday Sessions.
Psychology Major (Focusing on the Mental Side of the Game and How it Positively and Negatively Affects Performances)
Bobby Coached Windy City 15u & 16u teams in 2024-25, along with coaching at Sluggers (13u) in 2025
Currently pitching at Springhill College in Mobile Alabama
University of Toledo (MAC) (2025)
Triton College (River Grove, IL) (2024)
Arizona Western Junior College (Yuma, AZ) (2023)
Elite 8 Senior Year (2022)
Saint Ignatius (Starting Pitcher)

Ryan Linkletter

Ryan has worked with me 4-5 years. During that time, I have watched him display a passion for preparation and a curiosity to learn his craft as a pitcher. He has a clear understanding of how preparation can positively affect game performance. He has a strong desire to help young pitchers continue to evolve their skills. We are happy to have him at 3PM Pitching. He will be at the facility one day a week and also available for remote sessions.

.... RC Lichtenstein

Pitched at Northern Illinois University
Pitched in the MLB Draft League
Pitched at Iowa Central Junior College
Pitched at Triton Junior College
Current coach at Johnsburg HS, where the program broke the school record in wins during 1st season
12 college athletes trained