THE OPPORTUNITY:
Top players regionally, as well as state-wide, will be invited to perform and showcase their talents at the2015 Best of the 757 Baseball Camp & Showcase. In its 8th year, the event has been modified and will include 2-days of activities, where players will get to play in front of a large contingent of scouts, major college baseball programs, and other baseball decision-makers; participate and be measured in baseball specific athletic tests; and showcase fielding/throwing/pitching/hitting skill during drills led by top high school baseball coaches in the 757.
EXPOSURE:
We have created the perfect setting for showcasing the region’s top rising prospects. The Best of the 757 Baseball Camp & Showcase will invite college coaches and scouts from MLB organizations. Athletic testing results will also be sent to a database of over 500 college coaches and recruiting coordinators.
SHOWCASE FORMAT & GAMES:
- Day 1 — All players will go through: (1) athletic testing (powered by Onelife Fitness) and including: 60-yard dash, 5-10-5 shuttle, rotational power ball toss, and vertical jump; and (2) batting practice, fielding skills, pitching/catching skills, and arm strength assessment
- Day 2 — All players will also play in showcase games
DATE(S):
- Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st (2-day event)
STAFF & DIRECTOR:
- Sean Townsend – Head Coach, Great Bridge HS
- Roland Wright – Head Coach, Western Branch HS
- Tim Hummel – Head Coach, Cape Henry (former MLB player)
- Matt Smith – Former Minor League player
- Brett Sutryk – Former college baseball player
- Kyle Dubois – Former ODU pitcher (drafted by Chicago Cubs)*
REGISTRATION FEE:
- Pitching Package – Pitcher Only = $175.00
- Early Registration = $150.00 (by October 15th)
- Position Player Package = $225.00
- Early Registration = $200.00 (by October 15th)
- Combo Player Package – Pitcher & Position Player = $275.00
- Early Registration = $250.00 (by October 15th)
Registration link: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=34164
