INTRODUCTION: Grosse Pointe Baseball, headed up by former Detroit Tiger Dave Bergman, is sponsoring the Thirteenth 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 twelve 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
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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
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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
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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, 2010 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:
- $225.00 per player due with application, refundable if necessary up to July 15, 2010. (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
BASEBALL FIELDS USED DURING SHOWCASE:
LODGING NEAR SHOWCASE: