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2004 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
 
 

August 20, 2004 - August 22, 2004

5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site
Ft. Myers, FL  [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) â–¼

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

Perfect Game:

• Reports to all 30 Major League scouting departments

• Reports to over 1,500 college baseball programs

• Ranks players nationally, by state, and by position

• Runs the most organized events nationwide

• Works with Skillshow, which films all players during showcase workouts and all pitchers during games for BaseballWebTV.com

• Requires players to use wooden bats only (except for BCS tournaments)

• Has selected every Perfect Game All-American (Formerly Aflac All-American)

What participants receive

Showcase participants will receive:

• A comprehensive scouting evaluation by Perfect Game, which will be posted online at www.PerfectGame.org

• An opportunity to compete with and against the nation’s top high school and amateur prospects

• Exposure to over 1,500 colleges and scouts from all 30 Major League teams

• A player profile on www.PerfectGame.org

• A jersey and a New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap

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

Showcase F.A.Q.

• What do you evaluate at a Perfect Game Showcase?
• What is Perfect Game?
• How is Perfect Game beneficial to me?
• Is Perfect Game intended only for HS players?
• What other services does Perfect Game provide?
• Do I have to attend a PG event in order to be ranked?
• How are the national rankings compiled?
• What are the subscription levels?
• Can I upgrade or downgrade after subscribing?
• Where does the info on the website come from?
• Can I link to Perfect Game content from another site?
• Can I post Perfect Game information on another site?


The Value of Attending a Showcase
How Perfect Game sets itself apart: The Best Players play PG
Jerry Ford: Why good players go to Perfect Game
Jerry Ford: Why attend a Perfect Game Showcase if I've been to a tournament?
Opportunity to Play College Baseball
Colleges Trust Perfect Game Scouting Reports
How Pro Scouts & College Coaches Best Utilize Perfect Game
Talk to someone who has been through the baseball experience advantage
Compare yourself to other prospects
Jerry Ford: How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure
How Perfect Game Showcases are structured for scouting
Showcase Workout: Scouting Outfielders
Showcase Workout: Scouting Infielders
Showcase Workout: Scouting Firstbasemen
Showcase Workout Scouting Catchers
Evaluating a Hitter
Evaluating Pitchers
What if it Rains? Perfect Game's Ability to Adjust
Jerry Ford: The Perfect Game Showcase Grading Scale
When do showcase video clips get posted on BaseballWebTV
Skillshow provides videos based on only what college coaches want to see
Videos Role in Recruiting is Important
Video has become so important for baseball prospects
Jerry Ford: Video has become important in scouting
Jerry Ford Skillshow helps Colleges, MLB Teams & Thousands of Players
Youtube is not enough - BaseballWebTV is where coaches are looking for players
What is the ACT system?
ACT System is part of BaseballWebTV
Perfect Game Crosschecker Content & Subscription Levels
Bruce Kimm: Advice to Aspiring Players
What it means to 'Play Hard' - Bruce Kimm
Bruce Kimm: Parents should be #1 Fans
What makes an impact player?
Perfect Game's Rise in Popularity
Jerry Ford: Perfect Game's "Role in Baseball"
Jerry Ford: Perfect Game Background & Philosophy
What people don't know about Perfect Game
Scouting Schedule Revolves around Perfect Game
Locations(s) Directions
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - 4301 Edison Ave Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
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Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.44 Eric Grabowski MA 2002   Franklin Pierce
Fastball 94 Chris Lambert NH 2001 Cardinals 1 Boston College
Fastball 94 Jay Rainville RI 2003 Twins 1 Tennessee
Pop-Time 1.78 James Gillin PA 2001  
CVelo 85 Angel Salome NY 2003 Brewers 5
1BVelo 88 Alibay Barkley NY 2007 Angels 50
IFVelo 94 Derek Dietrich OH 2006 Astros 3 Georgia Tech
IFVelo 94 Derek Dietrich OH 2006 Rays 2 Georgia Tech
OFVelo 94 George Springer CT 2007 Twins 48 UCONN
OFVelo 94 George Springer CT 2007 Astros 1 UCONN


MLB Players (14)

2006 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Matt Harvey Mets Mets (7/26/12) Mets (1) in  2010 2007
Rick Porcello Tigers Tigers (4/9/2009) Tigers (1) in  2007 2007
Matt Harvey Mets Mets (7/26/12) Angels (3) in  2007 2007

2004 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Scott Barnes Indians Indians (5/30/12) Giants (8) in  2008 2005
Scott Barnes Indians Indians (5/30/12) Nationals (43) in  2005 2005

2003 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Mark Rogers Brewers Brewers (9/10/2010) Brewers (1) in  2004 2004
Sean Doolittle Athletics Athletics (6/6/12) Athletics (1 Comp) in  2007 2004
Andrew Carignan Athletics Athletics (9/2/11) Athletics (5) in  2007 2004
Sean Doolittle Athletics Athletics (6/6/12) Braves (39) in  2004 2004

2002 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Matt Antonelli Padres Padres (8/8/2008) Padres (1) in  2006 2003
Adam Ottavino Rockies Cardinals (5/29/2010) Cardinals (1) in  2006 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Padres (4) in  2007 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Cardinals (15) in  2006 2003
Matt Antonelli Padres Padres (8/8/2008) Dodgers (19) in  2003 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Nationals (48) in  2003 2003

2001 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Matt Antonelli Padres Padres (8/8/2008) Padres (1) in  2006 2003
Chris Lambert Tigers (8/26/2008) Cardinals (1) in  2004 2001
Mike Baxter Padres Padres (9/6/2010) Padres (4) in  2005
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Padres (4) in  2007 2003
Christopher Leroux Pirates Marlins (5/26/2009) Marlins (7) in  2005 2002
Christopher Leroux Pirates Marlins (5/26/2009) Rays (9) in  2002 2002
David Davidson Pirates (9/6/2007) Pirates (10) in  2002 2002
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Cardinals (15) in  2006 2003
Matt Antonelli Padres Padres (8/8/2008) Dodgers (19) in  2003 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Nationals (48) in  2003 2003


Drafted Players (164) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2008 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mike Antonio Round 3 by Royals in 2010 2010
Daniel Langfield Round 3 by Reds in 2012 2009
LJ Mazzilli Round 9 by Twins in 2012 2009

2007 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Matthew Barnes Round 1 by Red Sox in 2011 2008
George Springer Round 1 by Astros in 2011 2008
Nick Ahmed Round 2 by Braves in 2011 2008
Jason Esposito Round 2 by Orioles in 2011 2008
Jason Knapp Round 2 by Phillies in 2008 2008
Christian Walker Round 4 by Orioles in 2012 2009
Anthony DeSclafani Round 6 by Blue Jays in 2011 2008
Daniel Gamache Round 6 by Pirates in 2011 2008
Jason Esposito Round 7 by Royals in 2008 2008
Jean Carlos Rodriguez Round 10 by Phillies in 2008 2008

2006 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Matt Harvey Round 1 by Mets in 2010 2007
Rick Porcello Round 1 by Tigers in 2007 2007
George Springer Round 1 by Astros in 2011 2008
Anthony Ranaudo Round 1 Comp by Red Sox in 2010 2007
Derek Dietrich Round 2 by Rays in 2010 2007
Jason Esposito Round 2 by Orioles in 2011 2008
Derek Dietrich Round 3 by Astros in 2007 2007
Matt Harvey Round 3 by Angels in 2007 2007
Ryan Westmoreland Round 5 by Red Sox in 2008 2008
Jesse Hahn Round 6 by Rays in 2010 2007
Jason Esposito Round 7 by Royals in 2008 2008
Trevor Reckling Round 8 by Angels in 2007 2007
Kevin Moran Round 9 by White Sox in 2010 2007
Robert Kral Round 10 by Padres in 2011 2007

2005 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Belfiore Round 1 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2006

2004 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Weglarz Round 3 by Indians in 2005 2005
Scott Barnes Round 8 by Giants in 2008 2005

2003 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jay Rainville Round 1 by Twins in 2004 2004
Mark Rogers Round 1 by Brewers in 2004 2004
Sean Doolittle Round 1 Comp by Athletics in 2007 2004
Andrew Carignan Round 5 by Athletics in 2007 2004
Angel Salome Round 5 by Brewers in 2004 2004
Tim Smith Round 7 by Rangers in 2007 2004
Chris McConnell Round 9 by Royals in 2004 2004
Joel Collins Round 10 by Blue Jays in 2007 2004

2002 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Allison Round 1 by Marlins in 2003 2003
Matt Antonelli Round 1 by Padres in 2006 2003
Chris Lubanski Round 1 by Royals in 2003 2003
Adam Ottavino Round 1 by Cardinals in 2006 2003
Lance Zawadzki Round 4 by Padres in 2007 2003
Pat Bresnehan Round 5 by Pirates in 2006 2003
David Qualben Round 7 by Astros in 2006 2003
Tim Smith Round 7 by Rangers in 2007 2004
Matt Linder Round 8 by Phillies in 2003 2003
Billy Muldowney Round 8 by Cubs in 2006 2003
Zachary Piccola Round 9 by Tigers in 2006 2003

2001 Northeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Allison Round 1 by Marlins in 2003 2003
Matt Antonelli Round 1 by Padres in 2006 2003
Chris Lambert Round 1 by Cardinals in 2004 2001
Chris Lubanski Round 1 by Royals in 2003 2003
Mike Baxter Round 4 by Padres in 2005
Daniel Christensen Round 4 by Royals in 2002 2002
Daniel Christensen Round 4 by Royals in 2002 2002
Lance Zawadzki Round 4 by Padres in 2007 2003
Mark Rosen Round 5 by Diamondbacks in 2002 2002
Christopher Leroux Round 7 by Marlins in 2005 2002
Ryan Edell Round 8 by Indians in 2005 2002
Matt Linder Round 8 by Phillies in 2003 2003
William Muldowney Round 8 by Cubs in 2006 2003
Christopher Leroux Round 9 by Rays in 2002 2002
David Davidson Round 10 by Pirates in 2002 2002