Paradigm Baseball Staff 

MATT COLLERAN
President of Baseball Operations

Senior Partner

MLBPA Certified Contract Advisor 

CHRIS DIBLASI
MLBPA Certified Contract Advisor

Chris joined the Paradigm team in 2009 focused on the firms’ Baseball Operations working under Senior Partner Matt Colleran.  Athletics, especially baseball, has played a large part of Chris’s life.  After college, Chris was signed to an Independent League contract where he played for six seasons.  During his time as a professional baseball player, Chris received a B.S. degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy.  Currently, Chris is pursuing his MBA in Sports Management.

Chris portrays uniqueness in his ability to understand the rigors of being a professional athlete, on and off the field.  Chris is extremely knowledgeable in the physical attributes needed to compete at the professional level.  He is nationally certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has helped rehabilitate several professional athletes.  His ability to recognize talent and develop players will be a great addition to the Paradigm family.

RYAN SMITH
MLBPA Certified Contract Advisor

Ryan Smith is entering his 2nd year with Paradigm Sports Management; primarily focusing on baseball operations along with new athlete recruitment.  Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and playing experience to the Paradigm firm. He spent 5 seasons playing professional baseball in the Minnesota Twins organization, along with a brief stint with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL.  He received his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Ottawa University and furthered his education earning his MBA with an emphasis in Sports Management from Lindenwood University. Ryan possesses the unique ability to communicate and relate with today’s athletes, and thrives on sharing his knowledge and experience with today’s up and coming athletes."