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2006 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
 
 

September 16, 2006 - September 17, 2006

East Cobb Complex
Marietta, GA  [ 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
East Cobb Complex - 4617 Lee Waters Road Marietta, GA Google | Yahoo! Map
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.40 Rico Goldstone PA 2009   Navy
60 Yard 6.40 Andrew Toles GA 2009 Marlins 4 Tennessee
60 Yard 6.40 Andrew Toles GA 2009 Rays 3 Tennessee
Fastball 92 Ryan Wood VA 2004 Indians 49 East Carolina
Fastball 92 Ryan Wood VA 2004 Brewers 42 East Carolina
Fastball 92 Ryan Wood VA 2004 Royals 11 East Carolina
Fastball 92 Brooks Hall SC 2008 Brewers 4 South Carolina
Fastball 92 Dane Williams FL 2008 White Sox 15 North Carolina State
Pop-Time 1.77 Taylor Hightower GA 2007 Rockies 42 Mississippi
CVelo 87 Anthony Shawler VA 2004 Nationals 45 Old Dominion
CVelo 87 Anthony Shawler VA 2004 Tigers 9 Old Dominion
1BVelo 88 Matthew Heckroth FL 2008   Tallahassee CC
IFVelo 95 Ethan Martin GA 2007 Dodgers 1 Clemson
OFVelo 93 Lex Rutledge MS 2008 Orioles 6 Samford
OFVelo 93 Dalton Ewing GA 2012   Clemson


MLB Players (5)

2007 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Xavier Avery Orioles Orioles (5/13/12) Orioles (2) in  2008 2008

2006 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jason Heyward Braves Braves (4/5/2010) Braves (1) in  2007 2007
Will Smith Royals Royals (5/23/2012) Angels (7) in  2008 2007
Will Smith Royals Royals (5/23/2012) Rays (40) in  2007 2007

2005 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Chad Jenkins Blue Jays Blue Jays (8/7/12) Blue Jays (1) in  2009 2006
Cedric Hunter Padres Padres (3/31/11) Padres (3) in  2006 2006


Drafted Players (136) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2011 Southeast Top Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Alfredo Escalera Round 8 by Royals in 2012 2012

2009 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Addison Russell Round 1 by Athletics in 2012 2012
Dwight Smith Round 1 Comp by Blue Jays in 2011 2011
Andrew Toles Round 3 by Rays in 2012 2010
Andrew Toles Round 4 by Marlins in 2010 2010

2008 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Chevez Clarke Round 1 by Angels in 2010 2010
Jake Skole Round 1 by Rangers in 2010 2010
Ralston Cash Round 2 by Dodgers in 2010 2010
Aaron Shipman Round 3 by Athletics in 2010 2010
Brooks Hall Round 4 by Brewers in 2009 2009
Brandon Thomas Round 4 by Pirates in 2012 2009
Lex Rutledge Round 6 by Orioles in 2012 2009
Ryan Newell Round 7 by Marlins in 2012 2009
Hudson Randall Round 7 by Tigers in 2012 2009
Matt Lane Round 9 by White Sox in 2011 2009

2007 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Ethan Martin Round 1 by Dodgers in 2008 2008
Zack Wheeler Round 1 by Giants in 2009 2009
Grayson Garvin Round 1 Comp by Rays in 2011 2008
Joseph (Jay) Austin Round 2 by Astros in 2008 2008
Xavier Avery Round 2 by Orioles in 2008 2008
Ezekiel Spruill Round 2 by Braves in 2008 2008
Chase Davidson Round 3 by Astros in 2008 2008
Tyler Cline Round 4 by Reds in 2008 2008
Mark Pope Round 5 by Padres in 2011 2008

2006 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mike Choice Round 1 by Athletics in 2010 2007
Jason Heyward Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Jordan Swagerty Round 2 by Cardinals in 2010 2008
Danny Danielson Round 7 by Dodgers in 2007 2007
Will Smith Round 7 by Angels in 2008 2007
Jake Cowan Round 10 by Orioles in 2009 2007

2005 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Chad Jenkins Round 1 by Blue Jays in 2009 2006
Nathan Vineyard Round 1 by Mets in 2007 2007
Charlie Culberson Round 1 Comp by Giants in 2007 2007
Joshua Smoker Round 1 Comp by Nationals in 2007 2007
Hunter Morris Round 2 by Red Sox in 2007 2007
Nick Fuller Round 3 by Rays in 2006 2006
Cedric Hunter Round 3 by Padres in 2006 2006
Mark Fleury Round 4 by Reds in 2009 2006
Hunter Morris Round 4 by Brewers in 2010 2007

2004 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jason Taylor Round 2 by Royals in 2006 2006
Jacob Thompson Round 5 by Braves in 2008 2005
Brandon Monk Round 7 by Braves in 2005 2005
Kyle Cofield Round 8 by Braves in 2005 2005
Michael Bowman Round 9 by Brewers in 2008 2005
Anthony Shawler Round 9 by Tigers in 2008 2005

2003 Southeast Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeremy Bleich Round 1 by Yankees in 2008 2005
Anthony Shawler Round 9 by Tigers in 2008 2005
Ryan Hinson Round 10 by Padres in 2009 2005