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2005 California Underclass Showcase
 
 

January 29, 2005 - January 30, 2005

Arrowhead Credit Union Park
San Bernardino, CA  [ 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
Arrowhead Credit Union Park - 280 South E Street San Bernardino, CA Google | Yahoo! Map
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.36 Denz'l Chapman CA 2011  
Fastball 94 Robert Stock CA 2006 Cardinals 2 Southern California
Pop-Time 1.75 Cameron (CJ) Saylor CA 2011 Dodgers 33 San Diego State
CVelo 85 Cameron (CJ) Saylor CA 2011 Dodgers 33 San Diego State
1BVelo 90 Freddie Freeman CA 2006 Braves 2 Cal State Fullerton
IFVelo 93 Tanner Rahier CA 2011 Reds 2 San Diego
OFVelo 96 Scott Hurst CA 2012   Cal State Fullerton


MLB Players (10)

2008 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Nolan Arenado Rockies Rockies (4/28/13) Rockies (2) in  2009 2009

2007 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Aaron Hicks Twins Twins (4/1/13) Twins (1) in  2008 2008
Kyle Skipworth Marlins Marlins (4/10/13) Marlins (1) in  2008 2008
Anthony Gose Blue Jays Blue Jays (7/17/12) Phillies (2) in  2008 2008

2006 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Nick Noonan Giants Giants (4/2/13) Giants (1) in  2007 2007
Josh Vitters Cubs Cubs (8/5/12) Cubs (1) in  2007 2007
Freddie Freeman Braves Braves (9/1/10) Braves (2) in  2007 2007
Addison Reed White Sox White Sox (9/4/11) White Sox (3) in  2010 2007

2005 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Nick Noonan Giants Giants (4/2/13) Giants (1) in  2007 2007
Chris Parmelee Twins Twins (9/6/11) Twins (1) in  2006 2006
Josh Vitters Cubs Cubs (8/5/12) Cubs (1) in  2007 2007

2004 Western Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Freddie Freeman Braves Braves (9/1/10) Braves (2) in  2007 2007

2003 Western Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Bryan Anderson Cardinals Cardinals (4/13/2010) Cardinals (4th) in  2005 2005


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

2011 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Tanner Rahier Round 2 by Reds in 2012 2012
Kyle Twomey Round 3 by Athletics in 2012 2012
Rio Ruiz Round 4 by Astros in 2012 2012
Andrew Pullin Round 5 by Phillies in 2012 2012

2010 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jacob Anderson Round 1 Comp by Blue Jays in 2011 2011
Joey Gallo Round 1 Comp by Rangers in 2012 2012
Travis Harrison Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Tanner Rahier Round 2 by Reds in 2012 2012
Desmond Henry Round 4 by Rangers in 2011 2011
Rio Ruiz Round 4 by Astros in 2012 2012
Christian Lopes Round 7 by Blue Jays in 2011 2011

2009 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Christian Yelich Round 1 by Marlins in 2010 2010
Travis Harrison Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Peter Tago Round 1 Comp by Rockies in 2010 2010
Tony Wolters Round 3 by Indians in 2010 2010
Chad Lewis Round 4 by Athletics in 2010 2010
Scott Frazier Round 5 by Phillies in 2010 2010
Christian Carmichael Round 6 by Mariners in 2010 2010
Gabriel Encinas Round 6 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Christian Lopes Round 7 by Blue Jays in 2011 2011

2008 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Matt Davidson Round 1 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Matt Hobgood Round 1 by Orioles in 2009 2009
Jiovanni Mier Round 1 by Astros in 2009 2009
Christian Yelich Round 1 by Marlins in 2010 2010
Travis Harrison Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Keenyn Walker Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2011 2009
Nolan Arenado Round 2 by Rockies in 2009 2009
Cameron Garfield Round 2 by Brewers in 2009 2009
Brooks Pounders Round 2 by Pirates in 2009 2009
Corey Black Round 4 by Yankees in 2012 2009
David Nick Round 4 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Christian Walker Round 4 by Orioles in 2012 2009
Thomas Lemke Round 10 by Rangers in 2009 2009
Aaron Northcraft Round 10 by Braves in 2009 2009

2007 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Aaron Hicks Round 1 by Twins in 2008 2008
Kyle Skipworth Round 1 by Marlins in 2008 2008
Cutter Dykstra Round 2 by Brewers in 2008 2008
Anthony Gose Round 2 by Phillies in 2008 2008
Brooks Pounders Round 2 by Pirates in 2009 2009
Jake Thompson Round 2 by Rays in 2010 2007
Vincent Velasquez Round 2 by Astros in 2010 2010
Ricky Oropesa Round 3 by Giants in 2011 2008
Johnathan (J R) Graham Round 4 by Braves in 2011 2008
David Nick Round 4 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Ryan O'Sullivan Round 4 by Dodgers in 2011 2008
Clark Murphy Round 5 by Rangers in 2008 2008
Isaac Galloway Round 8 by Marlins in 2008 2008
David Rohm Round 9 by Braves in 2010 2008
Chris Joyce Round 10 by Dodgers in 2008 2008
Ryan O'Sullivan Round 10 by Giants in 2008 2008

2006 Southern CA Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Paul Sewald Round 10 by Mets in 2012 2008

2006 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Noonan Round 1 by Giants in 2007 2007
Josh Vitters Round 1 by Cubs in 2007 2007
Freddie Freeman Round 2 by Braves in 2007 2007
Anthony Renda Round 2 by Nationals in 2012 2009
Robert Stock Round 2 by Cardinals in 2009 2007
Addison Reed Round 3 by White Sox in 2010 2007
Cole Cook Round 5 by Indians in 2010 2007
Deryk Hooker Round 7 by Cardinals in 2007 2007

2005 So Cal Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
John Lamb Round 5 by Royals in 2008 2008
Trent Stevenson Round 7 by Pirates in 2009 2009
Isaac Galloway Round 8 by Marlins in 2008 2008

2005 California Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Noonan Round 1 by Giants in 2007 2007
Chris Parmelee Round 1 by Twins in 2006 2006
Josh Vitters Round 1 by Cubs in 2007 2007
Justin Jacobs Round 6 by Marlins in 2006 2006

2004 Western Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Grant Green Round 1 by Athletics in 2009 2006
Ryan Dent Round 1 Comp by Red Sox in 2007 2007
Freddie Freeman Round 2 by Braves in 2007 2007
Garrett Nash Round 4 by Rangers in 2007 2007

2003 Western Underclass Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Allan Dykstra Round 1 by Padres in 2008 2005
Jeff Lyman Round 2 by Braves in 2005 2005
Devin Shepherd Round 5 by Twins in 2006 2006
Robby Alcombrack Round 7 by Indians in 2006 2006