2009 TWELFTH ANNUAL MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SHOWCASE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009
GROSSE POINTE, MICHIGAN

INTRODUCTION: Grosse Pointe Baseball, headed up by former Detroit Tiger Dave Bergman, is sponsoring the Twelfth Annual Michigan High School Baseball Showcase. The idea is to provide an opportunity for Michigan's top high school players who are serious about playing at the next level to showcase their skills in front of Midwest college coaches and pro scouts.

MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES: Our purpose is to provide a real service to Michigan high school players and college coaches in the Midwest. We are looking to the high school Varsity coaches to get out the word to your players who have the interest and ability to play at the college level. Please encourage your players who are serious about their future in baseball to sign up ASAP. We have filled up with 156 players and a long waiting list every year. Just like the colleges and pros, we are looking for quality pitchers! You men know who these players are. Please encourage their attendance. Let us know if you wish to attend too. Note: this is not a private fundraiser. Profits net of expenses go to Grosse Pointe Redbirds amateur baseball teams, age 15-18.

COACHES: PLEASE DIRECT YOUR PLAYERS TO OUR WEBSITE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: michiganbaseballshowcase.com

GOALS:

• To provide Michigan high school varsity players who truly have the desire and ability to play college baseball with the opportunity to play the game in front of Midwest college coaches and pro scouts. For each of the past eleven years, 156 of the top players from all over the state have attended this Showcase with a waiting list for late registrants. We expect the same turnout this year.
• To provide college coaches and pro scouts with the opportunity to see and evaluate top Michigan high school prospects. We have had 30+ coaches and scouts in attendance each year. Here's a list of coaches and scouts who have attended past showcases:

  Adrian College Albion College Amherst Aquinas College Ball State University Bowling Green University Calvin College Central Michigan University Concordia College Eastern Michigan University Glen Oaks College Grand Valley State University Heidelberg College Henry Ford Community College Hillsdale College Hope College Illinois State

  Indiana University Alma College Indiana Purdue at Ft Wayne Kalamazoo College Kellogg Community College Kishwaukee Junior College Macomb Community College Madonna College Michigan State University North Park University Northwestern University Oakland University Ohio Northern University Olivet College Rochester College Saginaw Valley State University

  Sienna Heights College Southern Illinois University Spring Arbor University St. Clair Community College St. Mary's College Taylor University University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Detroit University of Michigan University of Toledo Valparaiso Villanova Wayne State University Western Michigan University West Virginia University

  Here's a list of Pro team scouts who have attended:
  Angels
  Athletics
  Blue Jays
  Devil Rays
  Diamondbacks
  Expos
  Giants
  Orioles
  Mariners
  Marlins
  Phillies
  Pirates
  Rockies
  Tigers
  MLB Scouting Bureau
  
  
  

FORMAT:

• Skills competition: infield, outfield, pitching, catching, hitting, running and throwing.


• Games: players will be divided into twelve 13 man teams headed up by high school coaches for at least two 9-inning games (Friday will be for rain delay, if necessary).


• MVP from each team for every game.


• Jersey, hat, catching gear and batting helmets will be provided; players need to bring their own white or grey baseball pants, socks and equipment.


• A program book showing each player's personal profile, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, previous Varsity season stats and post-season honors will be provided to each player and all college coaches and pro scouts in attendance. Each player's data in skills competition will also be provided to the college coaches, pro scouts and players after the event.

THE SOONER YOU SIGN UP THE BETTER YOUR CHANCE OF GETTING IN. EVERY YEAR WE HAVE A LONG WAITING LIST. DON'T PUT YOURSELF ON THIS LIST BY WAITING TO APPLY.

COST:

• $200.00 per player due with application, refundable if necessary up to July 15, 2009. (Minus a $25 processing fee.)
• Note : You may apply as " Pitcher Only " to participate in skills and games only as a pitcher. The fee is $150 with the same cancellation policy. If you would like to apply as " pitcher only " be sure to write this on the printed application you will be mailing in with your check.
• Questions ? Ask:
  Dick Swarthout, 402 Neff, Grosse Pointe , Mi 48230
  (313) 268-4120
  rswarthout@comcast.net
  or Tony Braun, 515 Middlesex , Grosse Pointe Park, Mi 48230
  (313) 823-0192
  rlbraun2@hotmail.com

Click here to apply!