Grosse Pointe Baseball, established by former Detroit Tiger Dave Bergman, is sponsoring the 19th Annual Michigan High School Baseball Showcase. This is an opportunity for Michigan's top high school players, who have the desire and ability to play at the next level, to showcase their skills in front of Midwest college coaches and pro scouts. Note: this is not a private fundraiser. Profits net of expenses go to Grosse Pointe Redbirds amateur baseball teams, age 15-18.
THIS EVENT IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS ONLY.
SHOWCASE FORMAT:
- SKILLS COMPETITION: infield, outfield,pitching, catching, running and throwing held. You will be scheduled either Wednesday or Thursday at 8:00 am or 9:30 am at Grosse Pointe South. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your assigned time.
- GAMES: 156 players will be divided into twelve 13 man teams headed up by high school coaches for two 9-inning games (Friday will be for rain delay, if necessary). Games will be played at both Grosse Pointe North & Grosse Pointe South at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00pm. Report to your coach, at assigned field, at least 1 hour prior to your assigned game time.
- SIGN IN and UNIFORM PICK UP: Tuesday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Grosse Pointe North (Headquarters for the event). Player or his parent/guardian MUST be present to receive uniform and team assignment.
- UNIFORMS: Jersey will be provided. Players need to bring their own white or grey baseball pants, socks, catching equipment and helmet, and High School baseball hat.
- PICNIC: 7pm Wednesday, Aug.3rd at Grosse Pointe North following the last game of the day. Players free. $5 tickets available for purchase for all others.
- FOOD, Beverages and Snacks will be available for purchase at both fields during games.
- PROGRAM BOOK with each player's personal profile will be provided to all players attending. Program books for college coaches and pro scouts will include GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. Data in skills competition will be provided after the event to all college coaches and scouts attending the Showcase and a copy will be mailed to each participant.
- BASEBALL FIELDS:Grosse Pointe North Baseball Field located at 707 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 and Grosse Pointe South Baseball Field located at 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.
COST:
$250.00 due with signed waiver.
Deadline for a refund (minus a $25 processing fee.) is July 15, 2016.
Early Bird Discount is $225 only if online application and fee with signed waiver are received before June 30th.
QUESTIONS:
contact: Lorna (313)590-5607
or Jonathan (313)363-0597
or mishowcase2016@gmail.com
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ‘EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT’ AND AVOID THE LONG WAITING LIST WE HAVE EACH YEAR.
List of coaches and scouts who have attended
previous Showcases:
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma 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
Indiana Purdue at Ft Wayne
Kalamazoo College
Kellogg Community College
Kishwaukee Junior College
Macomb Community College
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Madonna College
Michigan State University
North Park University
Northwestern University
Oakland University
Ohio Northern University
Olivet CollegeRochester 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