About Us
Founded in 2021 by brothers Zach and Hayden Seifert, 405 Baseball Club was established with a clear mission: to foster a deeper love for the game of baseball and to develop talent while keeping local athletes close to home. What began with just 11 players on a single team has quickly grown into a thriving organization, now home to over 100 players and their families.
405 Baseball Club competes in league play through the OK Kids organization and participates in registered USSSA tournaments. The club has seen rapid and sustained success, with nine teams qualifying for regionals over four seasons. Notably, three teams have advanced to the State Tournament, including the 2024 12U team, which proudly finished as the OK Kids 12U State Runner-Up.
Built on a foundation of community, development, and competition, 405 Baseball Club continues to grow and elevate youth baseball in the region.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ZACH SEIFERT
Founding Director
Zach Seifert is a 2006 graduate of Guthrie High School, where he was a standout on the baseball field. During his time at Guthrie, Zach earned All-Conference honors in both his junior and senior years and was named Suburban Conference Pitcher of the Year in both seasons. His senior year capped off with a selection to the prestigious North/South All-State team. After high school, he continued his academic and athletic career at Rose State College.
With over eight years of experience coaching youth baseball and softball, Zach is passionate about player development and community growth. In 2021, he and his brother Hayden founded the 405 Baseball Club with a vision to grow the love and skill of the game. Zach's mission includes building a strong foundation of young talent and creating a pipeline that will help Guthrie baseball continue to thrive at the next level.
BRENT HODGE
Board Director
Brent Hodge, a 2004 Guthrie High School graduate, was a standout athlete, earning All-State honors as a quarterback in football and a middle infielder in baseball, where he still holds the school’s highest single-season batting average (.521). He continued his baseball career at the University of Oklahoma, Cowley County, and the University of Central Oklahoma. Inducted into the Guthrie Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, Brent is passionate about coaching youth in baseball, softball, basketball, and football. Over the past seven years, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young athletes, helping them grow mentally and physically to reach their full potential and shape the future of Guthrie athletics.
NICK O'CONNELL
Board Director
Nick O’Connell is a proud alum of Guthrie High School, Class of 2002. Nick was a three-year starter and earned All-Conference honors in both his junior and senior seasons, along with All-Region recognition his senior year.
After high school, Nick continued his baseball career at Northern Oklahoma College – Enid, where he earned All-Conference honors as a pitcher during his sophomore season. He still holds the program’s single-season saves record, set in 2005. Following college, Nick played with the Nashville Stingers in the Tennessee Sandlot League.
Now entering his fourth season as a coach with 405, Coach O’Connell brings passion, experience, and a strong foundation in competitive baseball. He is dedicated to helping young athletes grow both on and off the field.
Our Mission
At 405 Baseball Club, our mission is simple: Play with Purpose.
We strive to instill the skills, discipline, and mindset necessary for athletes to achieve success both on and off the field. Through focused instruction in hitting, pitching, and fielding, we are committed to helping each player reach their full potential—so every action on the field is driven by intention, effort, and growth.