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1 East Cobb Astros Top 14U Rankings 5/17/10 6999 views
2 Max Homick is an Ambidextrous Gem 1/21/10 6929 views
3 Final Word On The National Showcase: Wow! 6/16/09 6054 views
4 Houston Banditos Black Top 16U Rankings 5/19/10 5688 views
5 Dulin Dodgers Top 15U Rankings 5/18/10 5616 views
Crespo Helps Deserving Kids Play Ball    
17
Dec
2010
 Hector Crespo, a sophomore on the Appalachian State baseball team, is helping make the world a better place, one glove and one bat at a time.  read 
Snyder never stopped coaching.    
3
Dec
2010
 Bob Snyder did not feel well when he helped coach a team at the WWBA World Championship in Florida this October. He had trouble getting around and friends wondered if it might be the bottom of the ninth for the guy they lovingly call “Coach.”  read 
2011 National Showcase Set for Metrodome    
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Nov
2010
 As Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean once said, “It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.” The same thought applies to the Perfect Game National Showcase and the top-flight talent that attends year after year. It ain’t bragging if you can back it up, and we can back it up.  read 
Texas Was Easy Choice for Bundy    
12
Nov
2010
 Dylan Bundy kept the recruiting process for his services very simple this year. And very effective, as it turned out.  read 
Life Without Baseball Is No Fun    
8
Nov
2010
 This is the worst time of the year for major league baseball fans...  read 
So Long, Sparky    
8
Nov
2010
 The stories say that George “Sparky” Anderson died from complications due to dementia, a tragic and sad ending for one of the greatest managers of all time.   Anderson, 76, was placed in hospic...  read 
Top Guys Flock to National Underclass    
2
Nov
2010
 A total of 22 first-round draft picks have attended Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase events since the inaugural one was held in 2002.   read 
Northern Cal Showcase This Weekend    
1
Nov
2010
 STOCKTON, Calif. – There’s still time to request an invitation to the Northern California Showcase, which will be held this weekend (Nov. 6-7) at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton.  read 
11 PG Grads in World Series    
29
Oct
2010
 A pair of Perfect Game graduates and Aflac All-Americans are scheduled to form the battery for the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night against the Texas Rangers.  read 
WWBA World Championship Ends In Tie    
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Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Chet Lemon spent 16 years in the major leagues and knows how fragile a pitcher's arm can be. That's why he thought it was time to pull the plug on the final game of the WWBA World Championship Monday afternoon.  read 
Ironman Dickens Lifts Dirtbags To Finals    
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Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- You might need a crowbar to pry the baseball away from Dylan Dickens. Dickens pitched in relief for the Dirtbags in the WWBA World Championship on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Roger Dean Complex, but he wasn't done yet. Far from it.  read 
Cave, Martin Lift Canes To Semis    
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Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Jake Cave did what he usually does Sunday night. Meanwhile, Kyle Martin did something he's never done before.   read 
Zach Green Ready To Go Home    
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Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Zach Green can rest now. California. Texas. Mexico. Back to California. Florida. Back to California again.  read 
Ontario Blue Jays Are Road Warriors    
24
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Just when you thought the old barnstorming days in baseball were over, along come the Ontario Blue Jays.  read 
Fenway Parks Loves His Red Sox    
23
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Jeff and Kay Parks could have named their only son after a U.S. president or a great figure in American history, but other people have done that.  read 
Lemon Keeps Them Laughing -- And Winning    
23
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Chet Lemon appeared to be having a serious conversation with his team at the WWBA World Championship Saturday morning, but the grins and smiles on his players' faces quickly gave him away.  read 
Lovegrove Gives Back to S. Africa    
22
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Kieran Lovegrove, a native of South Africa, is playing with a smile in his heart at the WWBA World Championship.  read 
McCullers Is A Big Hit -- In Baseball    
22
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Lance McCullers Jr. could hit a tennis ball a long, long way as a kid. Keeping it between the lines was another matter.  read 
Fernandez Is Free To Pursue Dream    
21
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Jose Fernandez took another step toward fulfilling his dream on Thursday.  read 
Bertman Enjoys His First PG Event    
21
Oct
2010
 JUPITER, Fla. -- Skip Bertman, the legendary LSU coach who won five national titles with the Tigers, sat quietly in a golf cart Thursday afternoon as Marucci Elite played Palm Beach Select on the opening day of the WWBA World Championship.  read 
SE Qualifier No.2 Set This Weekend    
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Sep
2010
 MARIETTA, Ga. – One of the final berths in the WWBA World Championship will be determined at the PG Jupiter Southeast Qualifier No.2 this weekend in Georgia.  read 
PG/EvoShield Nat'l Championship Preview    
21
Sep
2010
 The National Championships that will be played in Arizona this week have a new name, a new title sponsor and more prestige.   read 
Farrah Builders Win Kernels Tournament    
20
Sep
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The only team from the East turned out to be a beast in the 9th annual Kernels Foundation Championship.  read 
Farrah Builders On Course in Kernels Tourney    
20
Sep
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- A team from New Jersey hopes its path to Florida runs through Iowa. No, the Farrah Builders Scout Team did not take a wrong turn in Jersey and end up in the midwest by mistake. They came to Iowa this weekend to compete in the Kernels Foundation Championship  read 
Knee Operations Can't Stop Van Scoyoc    
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Sep
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- It's hard to keep Jim Van Scoyoc away from a ballpark. Nearly impossible, in fact.  read 
Record Field Set for Kernels Foundation Tourney    
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Sep
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship turns nine years old this weekend, and the tournament will be celebrating its birthday with a record field of 40 teams from 11 states.  read 
32 Teams Set for Northeast Qualifier No.2    
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Sep
2010
 A total of 32 teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Canada are heading to Baseball Heaven in Yaphank, N.Y, this weekend for the Northeast Qualifier No.2 tournament.  read 
S Bergen Mets Looking Forward to Jupiter    
10
Sep
2010
 Bobby Jones received a World Series ring for his service with the Boston Red Sox in 2004, but these days he's running the South Bergen Mets and hoping to win a championship ring with them as well.  read 
Iowa Fall Wood Bat Roundup from Sept. 4-5    
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Sep
2010
 Dakota Freese was simply perfect for PG Iowa Steel in a 6-0 victory over PG Iowa Red in an Iowa Fall Wood Bat Scout League game on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Linn-Mar High School.  read 
Denee Is Cover Girl for Sea Gals Calendar    
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Sep
2010
 Customers call the BaseballWebTV & Skillshow office in Seattle and get a friendly, helpful person on the phone. Most of those callers have no idea they're speaking with a member of the Sea Gals, NFL Cheerleaders for the Seattle Seahawks and a local celebrity.  read 
McLagan, Brown enjoy Midwest Showcase    
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Aug
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Raymond McLagan cannot play baseball for his high school in Columbia, Mo., but it’s not because he did anything wrong.  read 
Aaron Shipman: From Little Quitman to Pro Ball    
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Aug
2010
 Aaron Shipman played his first game as a professional baseball player Tuesday night for the Oakland Athletics in the Arizona Rookie League. He batted ninth and went 0-for-4, but that’s OK.  read 
Hellickson Making MLB Debut for Rays    
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Aug
2010
 Jeremy Hellickson began pitching in Perfect Game events in the spring of 2003 when he was 15 years old. Two years later, our scouts called him “Maybe the best pitcher in high school baseball. In fact, we think he is.”  read 
Scouting Reports Ready for Sunshines    
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Jul
2010
 Perfect Game USA ran four Sunshine Showcase events this summer in the East, Northeast, South and West. All four Showcases proved to be very popular around the country, and now the scouting reports for all 595 players who attended these successful events are available on the Perfect Game web site.  read 
EvoShield Partners With Perfect Game    
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Jul
2010
 EvoShield and Perfect Game USA, two innovative companies that have enjoyed tremendous success in their respective fields, will be joining forces at two major baseball tournaments in Arizona this fall.  read 
Special Fund Keeps Adenhart’s Memory Alive    
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Jun
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Nick Adenhart died tragically last year, killed by a drunk driver shortly after he’d pitched six scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Angels, but his memory is being celebrated through the Nick Adenhart Memorial Fund.  read 
B.J. Hermsen Dazzles in Return to Iowa    
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Jun
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – B.J. Hermsen’s grandmothers will have to bake some extra-special cookies for the big right-hander after the way he performed in Cedar Rapids Thursday night. Maybe they’ll add a few more chocolate chips, with sprinkles on top.  read 
6 Perfect Game Events This Weekend    
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Jun
2010
 A total of 552 players from 31 states, Puerto Rico and Guatemala will be participating in six Perfect Game showcases this Saturday and Sunday, making it one of the busiest weekends of the year.  read 
Bo Jackson 5-Tool Event Set for TV    
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Jun
2010
 The inaugural Bo Jackson 5-Tool Championship, taped last October in Florida, is scheduled to be broadcast on FOX Sports television stations around the country this weekend, with the first airings set for Friday (June 4). Please check your local listings for the exact day and time in your area.  read 
Palm Beach PAL sweeps Memorial titles    
1
Jun
2010
 The Palm Beach PAL youth baseball program turned Terry Park into its personal playground on Monday by winning both titles at the WWBA Florida Memorial Day Classic tournaments.  read 
UNLV's Kretchmer Hoping For a Chance    
27
May
2010
 All Kyle Kretchmer wants is a chance to play pro baseball. That's all. Just a chance.  read 
88 Teams Set for Memorial Day Tournaments    
26
May
2010
 FORT MYERS, Fla. – A total of 88 teams are scheduled to play 189 games in the 2nd Annual WWBA Florida Memorial Day Classic tournaments this weekend in Fort Myers.  read 
Iowa Surges into Big Ten Tournament    
24
May
2010
 IOWA CITY, Iowa – The 21st Century has been especially cruel to Division I college baseball teams in Iowa.  read 
Cardinals Being Careful with Shelby Miller    
23
May
2010
 Shelby Miller isn’t perfect. His pickoff move needs work, for instance, but there’s a good reason for that. Not too many high school batters reached base against him last year in Texas.  read 
Everybody Needs a Guy Like Dick Vaske    
22
May
2010
 Every baseball program needs an unsung hero who gets things done. Somebody who makes the phone calls, rakes the infield, hires the umpires, arranges the schedule, buys the baseballs, chalks the lines, cuts the grass.  read 
ABD Bulldogs Top 18U Rankings    
21
May
2010
 The ABD Bulldogs could have the best 18-&-under baseball team in the country this summer, stocked with Aflac All-Americans and high draft picks, but that’s the problem. They might be too good.  read 
ABD Bulldogs Top 17U National Rankings    
20
May
2010
 The ABD Bulldogs had an outstanding 17-&-under ballclub in 2009 that featured such Aflac All-Americans as Tony Wolters, Austin Wilson, Peter Tago, Tyler Shreve, Stefan Sabol and Michael Lorenzen. If you follow the top travel teams in the country, you know how talented they were.  read 
Bivens Is Healthy and Focused on Baseball    
20
May
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – John Bivens looks like he could knock a ballcarrier into the cheap seats at a college football game, quickly change uniforms and belt a home run over the 400-foot sign in center field. That’s because he can, or could.  read 
Houston Banditos Black Top 16U Rankings    
19
May
2010
 Ray DeLeon hasn’t gotten much sleep this week. He didn’t get to bed until 5 a.m. on Tuesday after working through the night, and he sounded a little drowsy when he answered the phone Wednesday morning.  read 
Dulin Dodgers Top 15U Rankings    
18
May
2010
 Perfect Game USA will be announcing its preseason Top 25 rankings this week for summer travel teams. We start today with the 14U rankings, followed by the 15U rankings (Tuesday)...  read 
East Cobb Astros Top 14U Rankings    
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May
2010
 Perfect Game USA will be announcing its preseason Top 25 rankings this week for summer travel teams. We start today with the 14U rankings, followed by the 15U rankings (Tuesday), 16U rankings (Wednesday), 17U rankings(Thursday) and 18U rankings (Friday). We’ll announce the teams that received honorable mention next week.  read 
UNI’s O’Rear making pitch for baseball career    
17
May
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Lucas O’Rear hopped a low railing at Perfect Game Field on Monday and stepped into the first-base dugout, ready to participate in the National Pre-Draft Showcase along with 50 other guys.  read 
Wimmers Anxious to Help Buckeyes Again    
16
May
2010
 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Alex Wimmers was having a dream season for the Ohio State Buckeyes this year. He was 9-0 with a 1.61 ERA, and school records were starting to pile up.  read 
National Pre-Draft Showcase Set for Monday    
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May
2010
 Players from 14 states, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic plan to be in Cedar Rapids (Iowa) this Monday for the National Pre-Draft Showcase, a premier event that attracts scouts from all 30 Major League teams.  read 
Perfect Game Launching Improved Web Site    
13
May
2010
 Perfect Game USA is proud to announce that we’re unveiling a new and improved web site this week. You’ll still find us at www.PerfectGame.org with all of our previous features, but now you’ll find much more information...  read 
Max Stassi Hit 110 homers for Good Cause    
5
May
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Max Stassi likes to hit home runs. He’s good at it, too.  read 
Anderson Worried About Big Ten Baseball    
2
May
2010
 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Minnesota Coach John Anderson is concerned about the future of college baseball in the Big Ten Conference and throughout the northern states.   read 
Nick Franklin’s Big Bonus: Family Came First    
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Apr
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Nick Franklin received a $1.28 million bonus to sign with the Seattle Mariners last summer and knew exactly what he wanted to do with some of the money. He gave a chunk to his parents to pay off the mortgage on their home in Florida.  read 
Bailey Producing Big Numbers at Nebraska    
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Apr
2010
 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Adam Bailey began his college baseball career at Arizona State as a pitcher, but he's finishing his college days at Nebraska as one of the top sluggers in the country.   read 
These Iowans are Flocking to Nebraska    
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Apr
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Jon Keller, Jonathan Musser and the Christensen brothers, Chad and Austin, haven’t figured out the car-pool assignments yet for their trips to the University of Nebraska, but that’s OK. They still have time.  read 
Pichardo Hopes to Follow His Father to MLB    
24
Apr
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Christopher Pichardo wants to play in the major leagues, just like his father did for 10 years with the Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros. That's why he came all the way from the Dominican Republic to participate in the 2010 Spring Top Prospect Showcase at Perfect Game Field in Cedar Rapids on Saturday.  read 
Mets and PG Agree: We Like Ike (Davis)    
20
Apr
2010
 Ike Davis woke up Monday morning as a member of the Buffalo Bisons. By Monday night, he was the starting first baseman for the New York Mets and went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in New York’s 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on ESPN.  read 
Sweeney, Woods, Christensen Make Us Proud    
19
Apr
2010
 Perfect Game USA is proud of all the PG alumni who are succeeding in the major leagues, minor leagues and college baseball, but it’s especially sweet when one of our home-grown players from Cedar Rapids (Iowa) strikes it big.  read 
Pujols, Mauer Top Midwest League Honor Squad    
16
Apr
2010
 It would be hard to pick a major league all-star team these days without putting Albert Pujols at first base and Joe Mauer behind the plate, but that’s not the only all-star team that would love to have them.  read 
Ronan Tells Young Pitchers: Be Ready    
16
Apr
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Kernan Ronan’s career got off to a promising start as a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants nearly 30 years ago. He spent his first year in Rookie Ball, spent his next year in Single A and Double A, and his third year in Triple-A.  read 
Argo Enjoying Banner Year for Illinois    
16
Apr
2010
 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Willie Argo got hit in the head by a pitch against the Iowa Hawkeyes last Sunday and had a small problem. His batting helmet was damaged and had to be replaced before he could run the bases. Argo, of course, was perfectly fine.  read 
Angels Send Special Class to Cedar Rapids    
13
Apr
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids Kernels could have a problem with fly balls that are hit to right-center field this season. Which of their millionaire outfielders will catch them?  read 
Oh, Canada! Perfect Game USA is coming    
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Apr
2010
 Perfect Game USA is pleased to announce that the first Canadian Top Prospect Showcase will be held in Guelph, Ontario, on Aug. 17-18 at Pearson Fields. This is the first time in history that Perfec...  read 
Nate Woods cleaning up for Belmont    
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Apr
2010
 Nate Woods cleaned bathrooms, wiped smudges off glass display cases and performed other odd jobs when he worked at Perfect Game headquarters in high school. The next time he visits, we’ll have to roll...  read 
Incredible Story: Nate Winters is Pitching Again    
2
Apr
2010
 Nate Winters loves baseball and dreamed about playing in the major leagues. He played for successful travel teams when he was younger, the type of teams that routinely produce Division I players and top prospects, and he was coached by former big leaguers along the way. His father owns a minor league team in Florida, so he grew up in a baseball environment, soaking it all in. His future looked bright, a baseball career on the rise.  read 
Zach Kenyon trying to salvage his career    
29
Mar
2010
 OWA CITY, Iowa -- Zach Kenyon turned down approximately $300,000 from the Kansas City Royals after he was selected in the ninth round of the 2007 draft, opting to enroll at the University of Iowa instead.  read 
Lala Maturing into 95 mph Closer    
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Mar
2010
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Patrick Lala considers himself a late bloomer. His self-evaluation might be a little harsh, considering he was a Class 3A all-state pick at Marion (Iowa) High School as a senior in 2008, but he has a point.  read 
Joe Mauer is worth every cent    
22
Mar
2010
 The Minnesota Twins just poked the Yankees, Red Sox and all the other rich kids in the eye.Back off, the Twins said loudly. Joe Mauer is ours. Maybe forever.You’ve got to admit, $184 million is a chun...  read 
Japanese baseball team coming to Iowa    
16
Mar
2010
 A high school baseball team from Yamanashi, Japan, will visit Iowa this August for a series of games, including a stop at Perfect Game Field in Cedar Rapids for the Japan-Iowa High School Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 17.  read 
Perfect Game adds Showcase for Ohio Valley    
12
Mar
2010
 Thirty-seven showcases. Fourteen states. One busy year. That’s the latest tally at Perfect Game USA now that we’ve added the Ohio Valley Showcase to our lineup for 2010. We’ll run 37 showcases this...  read 
We Hit .867 on Baseball America’s List    
12
Mar
2010
 When you were a kid, did you ever race to the candy store to buy the latest pack of baseball cards? They came five cards to a pack, along with an awful piece gum that was nearly as big as the cards themselves. The packs cost a nickel, and the gum lost its flavor real quick  read 
Strasburg Looks Good in Debut for Nationals    
9
Mar
2010
 Nobody asked Stephen Strasburg to send his jersey to Cooperstown, at least not yet. Heck, nobody even said if he'll make the opening-day roster for the Washington Nationals or not. It was only two...  read 
Southeast Showcases produce 1st-round picks    
5
Mar
2010
 Are you thinking about attending the Southeast Top or Underclass Showcase this August and can’t make up your mind? Here are a few facts that might help you decide. Nine first-round draft picks have a...  read 
Heyward was 14 when he caught our eye    
5
Mar
2010
 Jason Heyward began coming to Perfect Game’s premier events when he was just 14 years old. Even then, our scouts were very impressed with his immense talent and potential. Our admiration continued to ...  read 
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend    
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Mar
2010
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4th NW Top Prospect Could Be Best Yet    
26
Feb
2010
 From the look of things right now, the 4th Northwest Top Prospect Showcase could be the best in the short history of this event. It will be held on Aug. 21-22 at Newport High School in Bellevue, Wash....  read 
Mike Paris: A Place for Everybody in Baseball    
26
Feb
2010
 Mike Paris drove his specially equipped van to Perfect Game headquarters in Cedar Rapids last weekend, used the wheelchair ramp on the van to get out, rolled himself to the front door of the building,...  read 
Hermsen Succeeds Despite Broken Collarbone    
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Feb
2010
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Shipers Doesn't Need HS Team to Succeed    
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Feb
2010
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Foltynewicz and the Longhorns: A Dream Come True    
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Feb
2010
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Sweeney feels great – 6 months after TJ Surgery    
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Feb
2010
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Wallace, Heim glad they came to Showcase    
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Feb
2010
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Keller doesn't let diabetes slow him down    
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Feb
2010
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Indoor Showcase Set For Perfect Game USA    
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Feb
2010
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Northeast Showcases are Popular Spots on Circuit    
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Feb
2010
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South Showcase Grads Strike it Rich    
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Feb
2010
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Atlantic Coast Showcases Move to Virginia    
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Feb
2010
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Bobby Grich Saw the Start of Steroids Era    
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Feb
2010
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Young German, 16, Rich and Ready for Pro Ball    
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Feb
2010
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PG National Showcases Moved to Tropicana Field    
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Jan
2010
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Promising Start for Mid-Atlantic Indoor Showcase    
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Jan
2010
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National Academic Showcase Set For June 5-6    
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Jan
2010
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3 Uncommitted Showcases set for June    
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Jan
2010
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Max Homick is an Ambidextrous Gem    
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Jan
2010
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4 Sunshine Showcases set for June    
15
Jan
2010
 It’s never too early to seek a spot in the Sunshine. Perfect Game’s series of popular Sunshine Showcases will be held again this June in Florida, Texas, New York and California. If you’d like to attend  read 
Villanova’s Matt Szczur: An MVP for life    
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Jan
2010
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Global World Series is a world-class idea    
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Jan
2010
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Now Batting for St. Louis: Mark McGwire?    
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Jan
2010
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Busy schedule for PG Showcases in Fort Myers    
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Jan
2010
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Ernie Harwell: A Definition of Baseball    
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Dec
2009
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Northwoods League expanding to 16 teams    
400-Plus Players Headed to National Underclass Showcase    
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Dec
2009
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Hurricanes sign 3 Aflac All-Americans    
11
Dec
2009
 It traditionally conflicts with and is overshadowed by that other higher-profile, more-established late-October baseball showpiece, but the World Wood Bat Association World championship has, in its ow...  read 
LSU Signs Another Strong Class    
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Dec
2009
 Bo Jackson was one of the greatest “5 tool” players in baseball history, a superb athlete who is still the only man in the world to become an all-star in Major League Baseball and the National Footbal...  read 
Hurricanes sign 3 Aflac All-Americans    
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Dec
2009
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Jackson excited about trade to Tigers    
10
Dec
2009
 AB Digital Photography will be attending the "Perfect Game" 2009 WWBA Jupiter, Florida event from October 22nd thru 26th. This email is intended to make all players and teams attending the "Perfect Ga...  read 
LSU Signs Another Strong Class    
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Dec
2009
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Jackson Excited about Trade to Tigers    
9
Dec
2009
 Austin Jackson had grown accustomed to hearing his name mentioned in possible trade talks in recent years. As the No.1 prospect in the Yankees organization, it came with his job description. This time...  read 
Allie Tops Big Class at North Carolina    
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Dec
2009
 BlogsMonday, October 12thSunday, October 11thSaturday, October 10thFriday, October 9thStories Orlando Scorpions capture WWBA Underclass title (Monday, October 12, 2009) Orlando Scorpion...  read 
Allie Tops Big Class at North Carolina    
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Dec
2009
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Sawvell Needed Perfect Game 40 Years Ago    
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Dec
2009
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Rice Keeping Fingers Crossed With Taillon    
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Dec
2009
 You like Perfect Game USA, you like Facebook and you like Twitter. Now you can enjoy all three by linking Perfect Game to your Facebook and Twitter accounts. It’s simple and easy. Maybe you’ve already...  read 
Rice Keeping Fingers Crossed with Taillon    
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Dec
2009
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Peter Greenberg loses his battle with leukemia    
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Nov
2009
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Smelter is crown jewel of Georgia Tech's big class    
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Nov
2009
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San Diego signs excellent recruiting class    
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Nov
2009
 University of San Diego Coach Rich Hill did not shy away from the question. In fact, he’s proud of the answer. Here's the question: Do you think you just signed the No.1 recruiting class in the countr...  read 
Steve Garvey: Forever young in Dodger Blue    
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Oct
2009
 See also: 16U Travel Teams: Top 64 + Honorable MentionJeff Petty likes his pitching staff. No, strike that. Jeff Petty absolutely loves his pitching staff. “I think our pitchers are professional prosp...  read 
ABD makes WWBA finals a family affair    
26
Oct
2009
 See also: 15U Travel Teams: Top 64 + Honorable MentionRay DeLeon likes to challenge his guys in the Houston Banditos youth baseball program by having them compete against older players. That's why the...  read 
Camarena throws gem for Braves in semifinals    
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Oct
2009
 See also: 14U Travel Teams: Top 64 + Honorable MentionTim Dulin thought it would be a good idea to add a 14-&-under team to his youth baseball organization this year. As it turned out, the timing ...  read 
ABD Boxers (not Bulldogs) eye WWBA title    
26
Oct
2009
 The city of Cedar Rapids, still recovering from the Flood of 2008, took a major step toward providing more baseball opportunities for the community Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony for a $170,000...  read 
Scorpions want to match their younger buddies    
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Oct
2009
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Jerry Ford wants to expand 5-Tool event    
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Oct
2009
 Bryce Harper has received an unusual amount of attention from the media this past year. Most visible was the front cover story in Sports Illustrated. That story was very interesting, but it portrayed ...  read 
Bo Jackson knows business these days    
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Oct
2009
 The 7th annual Aflac All American Classic was… Well… A true classic in many ways. First of all the nationally televised game drew a record attendance of over 8,000 fans. The reported television audien...  read 
Mateo captures Bo Jackson 5-Tool Championship    
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Oct
2009
 A.J. Vanegas is a 6-foot-3 pitcher with a 94 mph fastball who’s tough to hit. So are his sisters. Brittany pitched for the women’s softball team at Kenyon College in Ohio this year and Erin pitched fo...  read 
World of Baseball makes WWBA playoffs    
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Oct
2009
 Tyler Shreve is a 6-foot-4 right-hander from Highland, Calif., with a strong right arm, but that’s the dilemma. He can throw a baseball 94 miles per hour, but he can also throw a football with good zi...  read 
Guillen happy to join FOX for World Series    
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Oct
2009
 Aaron Sanchez figures he played in approximately 130 baseball games as an eighth grader. It sounds like a lot for a 14-year-old kid, but that’s exactly what he wanted to do. Nobody forced him to play....  read 
Covey attracts crowd, but the opponents shine, too    
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Oct
2009
 Mike Lorenzen is young, but he’s old-school. He’s 17, so you might think he’d emulate a couple of young stars in the major leagues, but his all-time favorites are Jim Edmonds and Nolan Ryan, a pair of...  read 
This grandma is an ump -- and a good one    
23
Oct
2009
 Stefan Sabol hasn’t had a sip of soda in several years. He might eat a potato chip from time to time, but not often. He works out religiously, lifting weights, and takes great pride in being physicall...  read 
3 White Sox pitchers toss a perfect game    
23
Oct
2009
 Bryce Harper just wants to play ball against the best competition he can find. It's that simple. For him, anyway. The cover of Sports Illustrated? No big deal. A special report on ESPN? Maybe he'll wa...  read 
Col. Ferraro enjoys life after tour in Iraq    
23
Oct
2009
 Marcus Littlewood knew he'd get some good-natured ribbing from his teammates. When you win an award that crowns you "Mr. Baseball" of an entire state, there's bound to be a few comments at the ballpar...  read 
These Canadians are winners -- in life    
23
Oct
2009
 Jacoby Jones has been known to sit in front of a television and watch Jacoby Jones play ball. OK, let's clarify that. Jacoby Jones, a baseball player and Aflac All-American from Richton, Miss., has be...  read 
Mateo looking for a new $3.1 million deal    
22
Oct
2009
 Matt Lipka is a physically gifted athlete, big and strong and very fast. He excels in baseball and football, but he also takes great pleasure in working with kids who don't have some of his skills. Hi...  read 
Young player from Caribbean loves the game    
22
Oct
2009
 Chevez Clarke could have a long career as a baseball player, but he's already thinking ahead. He's worked as an anchorman for the Blue Devil News at his high school in Marietta, Ga., and he's interest...  read 
12th Annual WWBA World Tournament ready to go    
21
Oct
2009
 Dylan Covey had a disappointing 2-6 record when he was a freshman at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, Calif. Believe it or not, his struggles as a young pitcher two years ago helped make him an Afla...  read 
Orlando Scorpions capture WWBA Underclass title    
12
Oct
2009
 Starting Wednesday, PGCrosschecker.com will be covering two Premier Baseball events this summer, with daily blogs and stories from the tournament sites in Missouri and Arkansas. These will consist of ...  read 
Orlando Scorpions rally to make the finals    
12
Oct
2009
 Whenever Cameron Bedrosian has a question about pitching, he can always ask his father. There's nothing like having a Cy Young Award winner in the house. Steve Bedrosian won the National League Cy You...  read 
Bass caps off victory for Florida Mustangs    
11
Oct
2009
 Largest Scouting Attraction adds Big Arizona Fall Tournament The PG WWBA World Championship is held every fall in Jupiter, Florida. The tournament is recognized as the top scouting attraction in all o...  read 
Middleton's clutch hit lifts FTB Mizuno    
11
Oct
2009
 3PSports Seminar featuring some of MLB’s most respected experts There aren’t many seminars that we feel like are “Can’t Miss” seminars, but we feel very strongly that this is definitely one. We feel s...  read 
NJ Mariners rally for dramatic victory    
11
Oct
2009
 A.J. Cole gave up a home run on a 95 mph fastball at the WWBA 17U National Championships in Marietta, Ga., last week, so he rared back and put something "extra" on his fastballs after that. The radar ...  read 
Houston players won Sr. Little League title    
11
Oct
2009
 Robbie Aviles is a big baseball fan who lives in Suffern, N.Y., just a short drive across the Hudson River from New York City, so you'd figure he'd be a huge fan of the Yankees or Mets. You'd be wrong...  read 
Dallas Patriots win WWBA Game of the Day    
10
Oct
2009
 Tony Wolters looks like he’s played shortstop all his life, a natural with great instincts and a terrific glove, but he’s been a shortstop for only three or four years. “I started playing shortstop wh...  read 
Shier had close look at Cal Ripken Jr.    
10
Oct
2009
 Peter Tago's mother has always told him to be thankful for what he has. That lesson was drummed home for Tago when he visited the Philippines with his mother and grandmother a while back. "It was a li...  read 
Pudge Rodriguez plans to keep playing    
10
Oct
2009
 MARIETTA, Ga. -- Brandon Stephens is not an expert about all the hot-spots for youth baseball in America, but he knows first-hand about one of them. Stephens lives in Marietta, Ga., and swears by the ...  read 
East Cobb Astros off to good start.    
9
Oct
2009
 MARIETTA, Ga. -- Travis Harrison and the ABD Bulldogs Red will have some extra luggage for their trip home to California early Tuesday morning, but that's perfectly OK with them. They earned it. Harri...  read 
Collegiate A's excel on field, in school.    
9
Oct
2009
 Austin Wilson has no idea if he'll be playing professional baseball at this time next year or getting ready for his freshman year in college at a prestigious school. "It's either/or," he told Perfect ...  read 
Boddicker Enjoys Trip Home for Kernels Tournament    
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2009
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Reds Scout Team wins Kernels Foundation title    
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2009
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Angels made Trout a rich young man    
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Sep
2009
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Southeast Showcases Feature Players from 18 States    
11
Sep
2009
 Two sport athletes have always been a fascinating subject to me. Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson are arguably the most famous of such players, haven played both baseball and football and an incredibly high level, with Jackson becoming the first and only player to appear in both the NFL Pro Bowl and the MLB All-Star Game. (Photo: Toby Gerhart)  read 
Kellen Sweeney never heard the pop    
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Sep
2009
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East Cobb Braves are 18U national champs    
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Sep
2009
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East Cobb Braves are 18U National Champs    
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Sep
2009
 Top Prospects from the 2009 West Uncommitted Showcase  read 
ABD Bulldogs Red are 17U National Champs    
4
Sep
2009
 Top Prospects from teh 2009 Southeast Underclass Showcase  read 
ABD Bulldogs Red are 17U national champs    
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Sep
2009
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Canes North Honored as 16U National Champs    
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Sep
2009
 Top Prospects from the 2009 Northeast Underclass Showcase  read 
Canes North honored as 16U national champs    
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Sep
2009
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Houston Banditos are 15U National Champs    
2
Sep
2009
 Top Prospects from the Atlantic Coast Top Prospect Showcase  read 
Dulins Dodgers are 14U National Champs    
2
Sep
2009
 Congratulations are in order to the New York Yankees for securing their 27th World Series championship. As I touched on last week, you may argue with the way they did it, out-spending everyone to acqu...  read 
Houston Banditos are 15U national champs    
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2009
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Dulins Dodgers are 14U national champs    
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Sep
2009
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Pitching runs in family for A.J. Vanegas    
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2009
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Shreve torn between baseball and football    
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2009
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Heavy schedule helped Sanchez develop    
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Aug
2009
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‘Old-School’ Lorenzen admires Edmonds, Ryan    
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Aug
2009
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Sabol follows strict diet to Aflac game    
11
Aug
2009
 Stefan Sabol hasn’t had a sip of soda in several years. He might eat a potato chip from time to time, but not often. He works out religiously, lifting weights, and takes great pride in being physicall...  read 
Bryce Harper shrugs off national attention    
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Aug
2009
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'Mr. Baseball' is headed to Aflac Classic    
8
Aug
2009
 Marcus Littlewood knew he'd get some good-natured ribbing from his teammates. When you win an award that crowns you "Mr. Baseball" of an entire state, there's bound to be a few comments at the ballpar...  read 
Jacoby Jones hopes to make name for himself    
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2009
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Lipka knows joy of helping others    
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Aug
2009
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Clarke plays (and calls) a good game    
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Aug
2009
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Gregor swings a sweet bat and string bass    
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Aug
2009
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Weary Austin Braves Win Premier Baseball Title    
3
Aug
2009
 Top Prospects from the NYCBL  read 
Rowland won't do any back-flips at Aflac game    
3
Aug
2009
 Over the course of a five-day period, we'll unveil a pre-season ranking of the top 500 prospects in this year's draft class, as compiled by PG Crosschecker's Allan Simpson. The list includes college, junior college and high school players. The content requires an Insider-level subscription to PG Crosschecker, although we've revealed the top 10 players for free.  read 
Helicopter Helps Premier Tourney Beat the Rain    
1
Aug
2009
 Top Prospects from the Valley Collegiate Summer League  read 
Covey turned struggles into Aflac All-American    
1
Aug
2009
 Max Homick gets strange looks on a baseball field sometimes. Opponents aren't sure what they've just seen. Does he have a twin brother? Are they seeing double? Is it an optical illusion?  read 
Iowan Wants to Save Baseball as Olympic Sport    
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Jul
2009
 Top Prospects from the Texas Collegiate Summer League  read 
Indiana Bulls Help Turn Out Players    
31
Jul
2009
 Just a few musings, ramblings and rumblings from around Central Illinois-- Got a chance to check out the Midwest League's Peoria Chiefs on Saturday night. I went with the intention of checking out the...  read 
LaKind will use both hands in Aflac game    
31
Jul
2009
 Inspired by the national exploits of the renowned Marietta-based East Cobb youth program, Georgia has become a hotbed for high-school baseball talent over the last two decades. No state has made comparable strides in producing talent at the grassroots level of the game, and Georgia now stands behind only California, Florida and Texas (the long-standing Big Three) as a talent source.  read 
Craig Biggio is now Mr. Dad    
30
Jul
2009
 Top Prospects from the Florida Collegiate Summer League  read 
Texan Beats Cancer to Play Ball Again    
30
Jul
2009
 Bryce Harper has received an unusual amount of attention from the media this past year. Most visible was the front cover story in Sports Illustrated. That story was very interesting, but it portrayed a young baseball player who can do no wrong. A young Superman of sorts, who has unbelievable power, a 96 mph fastball and as fast as a speeding bullet. While very entertaining, the story was not totally accurate.  read 
Sale glad he wasn't overlooked for Aflac game    
30
Jul
2009
 Over the course of a five-day period, we'll unveil a pre-season ranking of the top 500 prospects in this year's draft class, as compiled by PG Crosschecker's Allan Simpson. The list includes college, junior college and high school players. The content requires an Insider-level subscription to PG Crosschecker, although we've revealed the top 10 players for free.  read 
Brian McRae Keeps Busy with K.C. Sluggers    
29
Jul
2009
 Top 25 Prospects from the California Collegiate League.  read 
New Yorker Bounces Back from Serious Eye Injury    
29
Jul
2009
 Top Summer League Prospects from the Atlantic Collegiate League  read 
Golden could have future in baseball or politics    
29
Jul
2009
 While there are still plenty of unsigned free agents available on the open market, only two of those unsigned players could affect the draft order: Toronto catcher Rod Barajas and St. Louis right-handed pitcher Joel Pineiro. Clearly teams are showing more patience and prudence during difficult economic times. They’re waiting out players, knowing the longer they wait, the more cost-effective the remaining available players will be.  read 
BE AN INFORMED ATHLETE    
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Jul
2009
 In our continuing effort to provide the best customer experience on our websites, we have upgraded our servers over the past week. You probably noticed during the past month that our websites were loa...  read 
Arencibia races to Aflac All-American game    
28
Jul
2009
 Over the course of a five-day period, we'll unveil a pre-season ranking of the top 500 prospects in this year's draft class, as compiled by PG Crosschecker's Allan Simpson. The list includes college, junior college and high school players. The content requires an Insider-level subscription to PG Crosschecker, although we've revealed the top 10 players for free.  read 
Gausman feels great about Aflac game    
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Jul
2009
 Big-league clubs generally convene their area scouts for pre-draft meetings in January to formulate follow lists for the coming college and high-school seasons. Assembling some sort of a priority ranking of elite talent in the traditional hotbeds is generally a relatively easy exercise, but lining up the best college talent in Florida this year may be a bit more challenging.  read 
Austin Wings Follow Ritchie, Radack to Title    
26
Jul
2009
 As the summer showcase season winds down we’re starting to get a much more clear idea of how the talent for the 2010 draft is going to shake out. There are always players that emerge during the spring, but rarely does a player come out of nowhere to establish himself as a premium professional baseball prospect.  read 
Cross Runs Houston Heat as Hobby    
26
Jul
2009
 Now that the 2009 summer-college league season is complete, we'll provide rankings of the top major-league prospects in each league--more than 20 leagues, in all. We'll provide a raw list of all the top prospects, and follow later with comprehensive scouting reports on those players. In all, we'll rank more than 500 prospects.  read 
Jeremy Jones Devoted to Building Champions    
25
Jul
2009
 FOREST CITY, N.C.—The Economic Stress Index is an annual indicator of the depressed state of some of America’s struggling counties. It factors in unflattering criteria such as unemployment, foreclosures and bankruptcy.  read 
Trey Griffin follows brother to Aflac game    
25
Jul
2009
 It’s never too early to seek a spot in the Sunshine. Perfect Game’s series of popular Sunshine Showcases will be held again this June in Florida, Texas, New York and California. If you’d like to attend, go to www.PerfectGame.org and click on the Sunshine Showcase that’s best for you and request an invitation. It’s as simple as that.   read 
They Play Baseball in Canada, Too    
24
Jul
2009
 LAKELAND, Fla.--Many of the players on this list actually play a middle infield position for their high school team. But in our evaluations, PG scout Cliff Pastornicky and myself determined these players as most likely to end up as corner infielders if and when they reach the big leagues. Whether it’s because of their size or their lack of agility beyond two or three steps, we believed that these players profiled best at the corners.  read 
Connor Narron follows his dad's footsteps    
24
Jul
2009
 I have two motivations for writing this article. One is simply the realization that money is the driving force over draft position. This goes for both players and teams. Signability has become so much a part of the June draft that the best players are no longer chosen in order of ability.   read 
Charlie O'Brien: From Cy Young Winners to Kids    
23
Jul
2009
 LAKELAND, Fla.--While most all of the catchers at the ECPBS will receive pro attention going into the 2010 draft, there doesn’t seem to be any who are destined for the first two rounds. It’s a trend apparent around the country following a 2009 draft that was loaded with high-end prep backstops.   read 
Tommy Boggs Still Loves The Game    
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Jul
2009
 LAKELAND, Fla.--From what I’ve seen, it’s a comparatively weak year for prep lefties. No one jumps out as a 1st-round pick at the moment though there is a handful with the potential to emerge as such.  read 

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