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2012 WWBA Florida Qualifier
 
 

October 12, 2012 - October 15, 2012

Terry Park
Ft. Myers, FL   [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) ▼

Winner only will receive an automatic paid invitation to the 2012 WWBA World Championships in Jupiter, FL. Water will be available in every dugout. NO COOLERS will be allowed at any field. Water will be provided in every dugout. NO COOLERS will be allowed at any field.

This is the 9th annual WWBA Florida Qualifier. Past Champions: SWFL (11), Chet Lemon's Juice (10), South Florida Elite (09), Florida Legends (08), Team Adidas (07), Central FL Black Racers (06), Prime Time Prospects (05), Florida Crush (04),

Welcome to Perfect Game

Perfect Game is an organization that defined an industry and remains baseball’s most respected scouting report service. Perfect Game provides showcases, tournaments, online video, national rankings, player profiles, scouting reports and college and professional opportunities to the nation’s top prospects and their families. Where talent goes, professional scouts and top college recruiters are sure to follow, and Perfect Game can offer the best in baseball increased exposure, insight and professionalism to propel them through their baseball careers.

What we do

WWBA:

• The wood bat division of Perfect Game

• Run the largest and most scouted tournaments in amateur baseball.

• Compile scouting notes on thousands of players annually

BCS:

• The metal bat division of Perfect Game

• Run most competitive metal bat tournaments of elite teams in amateur baseball

• Compile scouting notes on thousands of players annually

Perfect Game World Series:

• The most elite event in the summer travel team circuit

• Consists of 16 elite teams at each age division (14u, 15u, 16u, 17u)

• Regional Qualifiers will start in summer 2013

What participants receive

• Very highly competitive games on the nicest fields in the country

• Exposure to college coaches and MLB scouts that attend these tournaments

• All games will be scored using Gamechanger scoring software. All gamecasts, box scores, and game wraps will be posted online

• Top performances will be mentioned in the PG Scout Blogs that are viewed by thousands on a daily basis

An interview with Roy Clark

Roy Clark: "Jerry (Ford) and his staff do an outstanding job. We feel that they put on, and it’s not even close, the best showcases and tournaments of anybody. They’re so well organized. Jerry has tremendous knowledge of scouting. They have a lot of former professional and college baseball people in their organization.

"Since they put on the best showcases and tournaments, naturally they’re going to get the best players. We are pretty much a high-school oriented organization, so where the best players go, we will be there. We have sometimes up to 10 or 11 scouts covering Perfect Game events. It gives athletes the chance to compete at the highest level of their age group, in a team or showcase format, in some of the best facilities in front of both colleges and scouts.

"They’re (Perfect Game) the best, and the top colleges and the highest level scouts know it."

Click here for the full interview transcript

Results are what count...

Perfect Game set a new record for the tenth consecutive year following the 2011 MLB draft. Of the 1,530 players selected, 1,323 had attended a Perfect Game event, and 294 of the first 331 picks were Perfect Game alumni. Many of these alumni had participated in multiple Perfect Game tournaments, showcases and/or leagues.

In the past ten years, 9,073 Perfect Game participants have been chosen in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. However, these figures do not account for the many Latin American free agents who participate in Perfect Game showcases and tournaments and then sign with Major League clubs. One can only imagine how many Perfect Game alumni will ultimately reach their dream of playing Major League Baseball down the road.

Perfect Game does not take any credit for the numerous outstanding players selected in the draft or the many more who go on to play college baseball. Perfect Game simply provides talented players a means to be identified and evaluated closely while competing with and against the best worldwide. Perfect Game identifies players, provides an opinion, and then lets Major League scouts and college coaches form their own.

MLB scouts and college coaches make the most important decisions, and luckily, they follow what we do very closely - not only in person, but online as well.

Draft fast facts
• 52 of first 60 players drafted had attended a Perfect Game event

• 85 percent of all players drafted in 2011 were Perfect Game alumni

• 294 of the 331 players picked in the first 10 rounds had participated in either a PG showcase or tournament

By the numbers
Number of PG alumni taken in draft each year

2002: 364
2003: 409
2004: 533
2005: 823
2006: 952
2007: 1,048
2008: 1,164
2009: 1,191
2010: 1,266
2011: 1,323

Tournament F.A.Q.

What is difference between WWBA and BCS?
Is there a coaches check-in/meeting prior to tournament?
Is there a player check-in prior to the tournament?
Are teams required to have birth certificates for each player?
When will games start?
When will the championship game be done?
How do I update my player information on my profile?
How do I get my roster listed online?
What is the tournament format?
How do I get into the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter?
What is the invitation process for the 16u and 17u WWBA National Championships?


This is a wood bat tournament. AGE LIMIT: 2013 Graduate GAMES: 4 guaranteed, weather permitting. Teams are required to play first thing Saturday morning. There will be some games scheduled for Friday afternoon and night. Schedule will be released 4-5 days before the tournament starts. Monday will consist of the semifinals and championship games.
Document TitleDate Added Manage
Tournament Format Posted: 10/9/2012 8:07:39 PM ViewDownload
Tournament Rules Posted: 10/9/2012 8:09:47 PM ViewDownload
Locations(s) Directions
Terry Park - 3421 Palm Beach Blvd Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - 4301 Edison Ave Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
City of Palms Park - 2201 Edison Avenue Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Jet Blue Player Development Complex - Airside Loop Rd Fort Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Lee County Sports Complex (Twins) - 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
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Participating Teams
Team NameTeam NameCityState
Boca Thunder BaseballMy ScheduleBoca RatonFL
Braves/Prospects Scout Team SEMy ScheduleMathistonMS
Carlos Beltran Baseball AcademyMy ScheduleFloridaPR
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy BlueMy ScheduleFloridaPR
Central Florida ProspectsMy SchedulePlant CityFL
Chet Lemon's JuiceMy ScheduleMount DoraFL
Coastal ProspectsMy ScheduleJacksonvilleFL
Elev|8 AcademyMy ScheduleDelray BeachFL
Florida BurnMy ScheduleSarasotaFL
Florida FutureMy ScheduleSouth FloridaFL
Florida HardballersMy ScheduleGainesvilleFL
Florida HeatMy ScheduleCoral SpringsFL
Florida Pokers UnderclassMy ScheduleFt. LauderdaleFL
Florida Pokers Upperclass NavyMy ScheduleFt. LauderdaleFL
Fonza Travel TeamMy ScheduleKISSIMMEE FL
FTB BlackMy ScheduleKissimmee FL
FTB ClutchMy ScheduleKissimmee FL
FTB MizunoMy ScheduleKissimmee FL
FTB RedMy ScheduleKissimmee FL
FTB RoyalMy ScheduleKissimmee FL
Game On BullsMy ScheduleByronGA
Gatorball Baseball AcademyMy ScheduleGainesvilleFL
Hernando My ScheduleBrooksvilleFL
Hialeah WarriorsMy ScheduleHialeahFL
Hitmen BaseballMy ScheduleJacksonville FL
Howell PAL Elite BaseballMy ScheduleHowellNJ
Iron PigsMy ScheduleFt. MyersFL
Long Island FalconsMy ScheduleMiddle Island NY
Mizuno EdgeMy ScheduleBoca RatonFL
Naturals FloridaMy SchedulePort St LucieFL
NB BaseballMy ScheduleHoustonTX
NLAAMy ScheduleLuquilloPR
Ontario Blue Jays 17UMy ScheduleThornhillON
Ontario Blue Jays WhiteMy ScheduleThornhillON
Orlando Baseball Academy 2013My ScheduleApopkaFL
Orlando Scorpions 18U WhiteMy ScheduleAltamonte SpringsFL
Ostingers Baseball Academy SelectMy ScheduleLithiaFL
Palm Beach SelectMy ScheduleJupiterFL
Panther Baseball ClubMy SchedulePalm Beach GardensFL
PR MetsMy ScheduleToa Alta PR
S.B.O StormMy ScheduleSan Juan PR
Sarasota Baseball ClubMy ScheduleSarasotaFL
SCORE International 18UMy ScheduleTampaFL
SF Elite Squad UnsignedMy ScheduleMiamiFL
South Florida Breakers UpperclassMy SchedulePlantationFL
South Florida ProspectsMy ScheduleWestonFL
South Florida StingersMy ScheduleFt. MyersFL
SWFL 16UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
SWFL 17UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
SWFL 18UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
Team CommittedMy ScheduleJacksonvilleFL
Team IMPACTMy ScheduleNaplesFL
Team X / Swing Away Scout TeamMy ScheduleTampaFL
The NaturalsMy ScheduleGainesvilleFL
West Cobb CardinalsMy ScheduleMariettaGA
WildcatsMy ScheduleDavieFL
HISTORY
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
Fastball 95 Mychal Givens FL 2008 Orioles 2 Oklahoma State


MLB Players (1)

2010 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jose Fernandez Marlins Marlins (4/7/13) Marlins (1) in  2011 2011


Drafted Players (155) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2011 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Lewis Brinson Round 1 by Rangers in 2012 2012
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Zach Eflin Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Avery Romero Round 3 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Angel J. Ortega Round 6 by Brewers in 2012 2012
Jorge Fernandez Round 7 by Twins in 2012 2012
Wilfredo Rodriguez Round 7 by Rockies in 2012 2012
Alfredo Escalera Round 8 by Royals in 2012 2012
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Alexis Rivera Round 10 by Royals in 2012 2012

2010 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jose Fernandez Round 1 by Marlins in 2011 2011
Francisco Lindor Round 1 by Indians in 2011 2011
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Dante Bichette Round 1 Comp by Yankees in 2011 2011
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Zach Eflin Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Walker Weickel Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Granden Goetzman Round 2 by Rays in 2011 2011
Alex Santana Round 2 by Dodgers in 2011 2011
Daniel Vogelbach Round 2 by Cubs in 2011 2011
Avery Romero Round 3 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Ivan (Dereck) Rodriguez Round 6 by Twins in 2011 2011
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Alexis Rivera Round 10 by Royals in 2012 2012

2009 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Travieso Round 1 by Reds in 2012 2012
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Granden Goetzman Round 2 by Rays in 2011 2011
Alex Santana Round 2 by Dodgers in 2011 2011
Daniel Vogelbach Round 2 by Cubs in 2011 2011
Chris Lee Round 4 by Astros in 2011 2010
Mason Williams Round 4 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Patrick Leonard Round 5 by Royals in 2011 2011
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Brandon Welch Round 5 by Mets in 2012 2010
Blake Perry Round 6 by Indians in 2010 2010
Rangel Ravelo Round 6 by White Sox in 2010 2010
Ivan (Dereck) Rodriguez Round 6 by Twins in 2011 2011
Jose Dore Round 8 by Padres in 2010 2010

2008 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Steven Baron Round 1 by Mariners in 2009 2009
Bobby Borchering Round 1 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Brian Johnson Round 1 by Red Sox in 2012 2009
LeVon Washington Round 1 by Rays in 2009 2009
Karsten Whitson Round 1 by Padres in 2010 2010
Michael Zunino Round 1 by Mariners in 2012 2009
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Lance McCullers Round 1 Comp by Astros in 2012 2012
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Mychal Givens Round 2 by Orioles in 2009 2009
David Holmberg Round 2 by White Sox in 2009 2009
LeVon Washington Round 2 by Indians in 2010 2009
RJ Alvarez Round 3 by Angels in 2012 2009
Austin Maddox Round 3 by Red Sox in 2012 2009
Wendell Soto Round 3 by Angels in 2010 2010
Graham Hicks Round 4 by Nationals in 2008 2008
Keyvius Sampson Round 4 by Padres in 2009 2009
Mason Williams Round 4 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Alex Burgos Round 5 by Tigers in 2010 2008
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Austin Adams Round 8 by Angels in 2012 2009
Dejai Oliver Round 8 by Marlins in 2011 2009
Nick Lockwood Round 9 by Twins in 2009 2009

2006 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Justin Marks Round 3 by Athletics in 2009 2006
Whit Merrifield Round 9 by Royals in 2010 2007