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Under Armour Superlatives
BA's Nathan Rode breaks down the best tools on display in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.
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2012 Under Armour All-American Game Player Capsules
The Under Armour All-America Game is Aug. 18 and features 38 prospects from around the United States, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic.
Rivera Shines Bright In Southern California
Chris Rivera has been a fixture on the showcase circuit for a few years now and his versatility should help his baseball career continue to the next level.
Ray Readies For Wrigley’s Brick Wall
Corey Ray once remained in a game after running into a brick wall. The Chicago prep will now take on the brick wall at Wrigley Field for the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.
Gallo’s Homer Highlights All-Star Game
Power bats and power arms shine at the Perfect Game All-American Classic in San Diego
2011 PG National Standouts
In addition to outfielder Rhett Wiseman from Buckingham Browne and Nichols High in Cambridge, Mass., here are 20 other players that stood out at the Perfect Game 2011 National Showcase. . .
Wiseman Stands Out At PG National
Massachussets hasn't produced a first-round high school position player in more than a decade, but that could change in 2012. Rhett Wiseman, a rising senior at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Mass., is a speedy center fielder with power from the left side of the plate, which helped him stand out at the Perfect Game National Showcase in mid-June, the first stop on the summer showcase circuit.
Joplin Tragedy Stings USA Baseball Staff, Alumni
USA Baseball used to have its headquarters in Joplin, Mo. The organization hopes to lead a benefit this fall for the town devastated by a tornado.
Bregman Continues Baseball Tour
Alex Bregman was named Team USA's Player of the Year after helping the 16U team win a gold medal. He continued his baseball tour at the Under Armour All-America Preseason Tournament in Tucson, Ariz.
Baranik Ready For Fall Finale
Perfect Game's World Wood Bat Association Championship tournament kicks off Oct. 21 in Jupiter, Fla. Thousands of players come from all over the country, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico to play in front of hundreds of scouts and college coaches. In most cases, this is the last big look at players until their high schools begin playing this spring. One player hoping to make a lasting impression is Louisiana righthander Carson Baranik, who Baseball America intern Mike Lemaire profiled this summer. . .<br/>
Show At Wrigley
For the third consecutive year the Under Armour All-America Game powered by Baseball Factory was played at Wrigley Field, a fitting conclusion to a multi-day event that provided some of the best high school players in the country with a unique and unforgettable experience.
Lindor Grows Into An Impressive Leader
Growing up, Francisco Lindor played a "3-2 game" during which his father, Miguel, pitched to him while both pretended the count was full. Whatever you do, Francisco was told, don't strike out. Strike outs meant running sprints. So with the 16U National Team trailing Cuba by one in the top of the 9th at the World Youth Championship in Taiwan, Lindor wasn't about to take a third strike, even if the ball looked outside.<br/>
Aflac Classic Rosters
Bios on the players playing in the Aflac Classic.
Bird, Brickhouse Follow Teammates’ Footsteps
For the third consecutive year, the Under Armour All-America Game powered by Baseball Factory will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The 2010 event is loaded with promising high school players once again and two in particular already have a connection to the game. Catcher Greg Bird and righthander Bryan Brickhouse were teammates of 2009 participants. Bird was a batterymate of Kevin Gausman while Brickhouse's best friend was Jameson Taillon. Like Taillon and Gausman, Bird and Brickhouse are no strangers to playing in front of scouts and will perform on a national stage on Aug. 14.
Under Armour Rosters
Rosters and bio information for the 2010 Under Armour all-America game.
Florida Showcase Helps Northeast Prospect
While big names attend the East Coast Professional Showcase in Lakeland, Fla., lesser-known players like Derek Fisher have been able to make a name for themselves.
2010 East Coast Pro Standouts
Now in it's 14th year, the East Coast Professional Showcase has featured numerous high schoolers that have gone on to star in the big leagues—guys like Mark Teixeira, Josh Hamilton, David Wright, Zack Greinke, Prince Fielder, Carl Crawford, David Price and Buster Posey. Here are 15 players that stood out this year.
Jacquez’s Small Frame Generates Electric Stuff
Although he lived in El Paso, Texas, on the American side of the border, Ricky Jacquez spent most of his youth in Mexico. That's where he played baseball. Believing the youth talent level to be greater on the southern side of the border, Jacquez, who holds dual American-Mexican citizenship, played on Mexican Little League teams as a youngster.
Team USA 18U Begins Road To Thunder Bay
For the fourth consecutive year, USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars took place at the National Training Complex with its two usual elements: talent and heat.
