High School: Events
Gallo's Homer Highlights All-Star Game
Aug. 15, 2011
Power bats and power arms shine at the Perfect Game All-American Classic in San Diego [...] Continue Reading »
2011 PG National Standouts
Jul. 1, 2011
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. . . [...] Continue Reading »
Wiseman Stands Out At PG National
Jul. 1, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Joplin Tragedy Stings USA Baseball Staff, Alumni
Jun. 23, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Bregman Continues Baseball Tour
Jan. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Baranik Ready For Fall Finale
Oct. 20, 2010
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. . .
[...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Stars
Aug. 25, 2010
These players stood out at the Under Armour Game in Chicago. [...] Continue Reading »
Show At Wrigley
Aug. 23, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Lindor Grows Into An Impressive Leader
Aug. 13, 2010
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.
[...] Continue Reading »
Aflac Classic Rosters
Aug. 13, 2010
Bios on the players playing in the Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Rosters
Aug. 12, 2010
Rosters and bio information for the 2010 Under Armour all-America game. [...] Continue Reading »
Bird, Brickhouse Follow Teammates' Footsteps
Aug. 12, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
2010 East Coast Pro Standouts
Aug. 5, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Florida Showcase Helps Northeast Prospect
Aug. 5, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Jacquez's Small Frame Generates Electric Stuff
Jul. 13, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Team USA 18U Begins Road To Thunder Bay
Jul. 13, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
2010 PG National Standouts
Jun. 23, 2010
Perfect Game does a fine job identifying and inviting talented players to its National Showcase. Last year, 19 players from the event went on to become first or supplemental first rounders. While many players stood out this year, here are 15 (in addition to Austin Hedges) that shined at the event. . . [...] Continue Reading »
Hedges' Arm Shines at PG National
Jun. 23, 2010
While many children fall in love with baseball at an early age, Austin Hedges was drawn to a specific part of the game. Beginning when he was only three years old, Hedges said he always loved catchers because the gear they wore looked cool. Fourteen years after the game drew him in, Hedges was the one looking cool and was one of many standout players at the Perfect Game National Showcase June 17-20 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. [...] Continue Reading »
Young Guns
Oct. 29, 2009
In an event dominated by senior prospects, a team of underclassmen rolled through the competition and won the championship. [...] Continue Reading »
Another Gold
Aug. 26, 2009
A ninth inning rally nets Team USA's 16U squad a gold medal at the and 2009 IBAF 'AA' World Youth Championships its fourth straight world championship. [...] Continue Reading »
2009 East Coast Professional Showcase Standouts
Aug. 24, 2009
For the 13th-consecutive year, the East Coast Professional Showcase served as essentially the East Coast complement to the Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. The best rising seniors on the East Coast got a taste of what the minor leagues are like, as they played games for three days at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla. [...] Continue Reading »
Taillon, Wolters Shine At Aflac
Aug. 17, 2009
Righthanded pitching and the impressive bat of middle infielder Tony Wolters make the biggest impressions at the 2009 Aflac All-America Game at San Diego's Petco Park. [...] Continue Reading »
Wrigley Runs
Aug. 14, 2009
Played at Wrigley Field for the second straight year, prep prospects put their tools to the test in the Under Armour All-America Game. [...] Continue Reading »
Their Turn
Aug. 13, 2009
Yordy Cabrera and Stefan Sabol are among the high school prospects playing in this weekend's Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Aflac Classic Capsules
Aug. 13, 2009
Biographies on the 40 players invited to the Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Making Their Case
Jul. 13, 2009
At the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. some of the top prospects for the 2010 and 2011 drafts showcased their skills in hopes of making the 18U National Team. [...] Continue Reading »
PG National Standouts
Jul. 2, 2009
An alphabetical list of 25 players that stood out at the Perfect Game National Showcase in Minneapolis, June 11-14. [...] Continue Reading »
Vettleson Turning Heads
Jul. 2, 2009
Central Kitsap HS switch-pitcher Drew Vettleson is turning heads on the showcase circuit this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Aflac All-American Rosters Announced
Jul. 2, 2009
The 2009 Aflac All-American game features 39 of the best high school seniors in the country . . . and Bryce Harper. [...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Preseason Tournament Top 10
Feb. 3, 2009
Jordan John stood out at the Under Armour Tournament. [...] Continue Reading »
Gallo's Homer Highlights All-Star Game
Aug. 15, 2011
Power bats and power arms shine at the Perfect Game All-American Classic in San Diego [...] Continue Reading »
2011 PG National Standouts
Jul. 1, 2011
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. . . [...] Continue Reading »
Wiseman Stands Out At PG National
Jul. 1, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Joplin Tragedy Stings USA Baseball Staff, Alumni
Jun. 23, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Bregman Continues Baseball Tour
Jan. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Baranik Ready For Fall Finale
Oct. 20, 2010
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. . .
[...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Stars
Aug. 25, 2010
These players stood out at the Under Armour Game in Chicago. [...] Continue Reading »
Show At Wrigley
Aug. 23, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Lindor Grows Into An Impressive Leader
Aug. 13, 2010
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.
[...] Continue Reading »
Aflac Classic Rosters
Aug. 13, 2010
Bios on the players playing in the Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Rosters
Aug. 12, 2010
Rosters and bio information for the 2010 Under Armour all-America game. [...] Continue Reading »
Bird, Brickhouse Follow Teammates' Footsteps
Aug. 12, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
2010 East Coast Pro Standouts
Aug. 5, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Florida Showcase Helps Northeast Prospect
Aug. 5, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Jacquez's Small Frame Generates Electric Stuff
Jul. 13, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Team USA 18U Begins Road To Thunder Bay
Jul. 13, 2010
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. [...] Continue Reading »
2010 PG National Standouts
Jun. 23, 2010
Perfect Game does a fine job identifying and inviting talented players to its National Showcase. Last year, 19 players from the event went on to become first or supplemental first rounders. While many players stood out this year, here are 15 (in addition to Austin Hedges) that shined at the event. . . [...] Continue Reading »
Hedges' Arm Shines at PG National
Jun. 23, 2010
While many children fall in love with baseball at an early age, Austin Hedges was drawn to a specific part of the game. Beginning when he was only three years old, Hedges said he always loved catchers because the gear they wore looked cool. Fourteen years after the game drew him in, Hedges was the one looking cool and was one of many standout players at the Perfect Game National Showcase June 17-20 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. [...] Continue Reading »
Young Guns
Oct. 29, 2009
In an event dominated by senior prospects, a team of underclassmen rolled through the competition and won the championship. [...] Continue Reading »
Another Gold
Aug. 26, 2009
A ninth inning rally nets Team USA's 16U squad a gold medal at the and 2009 IBAF 'AA' World Youth Championships its fourth straight world championship. [...] Continue Reading »
2009 East Coast Professional Showcase Standouts
Aug. 24, 2009
For the 13th-consecutive year, the East Coast Professional Showcase served as essentially the East Coast complement to the Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. The best rising seniors on the East Coast got a taste of what the minor leagues are like, as they played games for three days at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla. [...] Continue Reading »
Taillon, Wolters Shine At Aflac
Aug. 17, 2009
Righthanded pitching and the impressive bat of middle infielder Tony Wolters make the biggest impressions at the 2009 Aflac All-America Game at San Diego's Petco Park. [...] Continue Reading »
Wrigley Runs
Aug. 14, 2009
Played at Wrigley Field for the second straight year, prep prospects put their tools to the test in the Under Armour All-America Game. [...] Continue Reading »
Their Turn
Aug. 13, 2009
Yordy Cabrera and Stefan Sabol are among the high school prospects playing in this weekend's Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Aflac Classic Capsules
Aug. 13, 2009
Biographies on the 40 players invited to the Aflac Classic. [...] Continue Reading »
Making Their Case
Jul. 13, 2009
At the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. some of the top prospects for the 2010 and 2011 drafts showcased their skills in hopes of making the 18U National Team. [...] Continue Reading »
PG National Standouts
Jul. 2, 2009
An alphabetical list of 25 players that stood out at the Perfect Game National Showcase in Minneapolis, June 11-14. [...] Continue Reading »
Vettleson Turning Heads
Jul. 2, 2009
Central Kitsap HS switch-pitcher Drew Vettleson is turning heads on the showcase circuit this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Aflac All-American Rosters Announced
Jul. 2, 2009
The 2009 Aflac All-American game features 39 of the best high school seniors in the country . . . and Bryce Harper. [...] Continue Reading »
Under Armour Preseason Tournament Top 10
Feb. 3, 2009
Jordan John stood out at the Under Armour Tournament. [...] Continue Reading »
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