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2002 Sunshine Classic Showcase
 
 

June 08, 2002 - June 09, 2002

Terry Park
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
Terry Park - 3421 Palm Beach Blvd Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.31 Michael Arencibia FL 2009   Florida State
Fastball 91 Patrick Freeman FL 2002   South Florida
Fastball 91 Daryl Lewis FL 2004   South Florida
Fastball 91 Taylor Buran VA 2007   Maryland
Fastball 91 Luke Jackson FL 2008 Rangers 1 Comp Miami
Fastball 91 Harold "Jacob" Johnson FL 2008 Reds 11 Wake Forest
Fastball 91 David McKay FL 2012   Florida Atlantic
Fastball 91 Chase Brewis MD 2012   Maryland
Pop-Time 1.74 Will Raines GA 2007  
CVelo 84 Daniel Elorriaga-Matra FL 2005 Braves 26 San Diego State
1BVelo 89 Manuel Pupo FL 2009   Maine
IFVelo 93 Christopher (Cito) Culver NY 2009 Yankees 1 Maryland
OFVelo 94 Jordan Rasinski FL 2006   UCF
OFVelo 94 Christopher (Cito) Culver NY 2009 Yankees 1 Maryland
OFVelo 94 Luis Payano DOM 2012  


MLB Players (19)

2006 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Yasmani Grandal Padres Padres (6/2/2012) Reds (1) in  2010 2007
Christopher Sale White Sox White Sox (8/6/2010) White Sox (1) in  2010 2007
Tyler Pastornicky Braves Braves (9/30/11) Blue Jays (5) in  2008 2008
Anthony Rizzo Cubs Padres (6/9/2011) Red Sox (6) in  2007 2007
Christopher Sale White Sox White Sox (8/6/2010) Rockies (21) in  2007 2007
Yasmani Grandal Padres Padres (6/2/2012) Red Sox (27) in  2007 2007

2005 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Eric Hosmer Royals Royals (5/6/11) Royals (1) in  2008 2008

2004 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Derrick Robinson Reds Reds (4/5/13) Royals (4) in  2006 2006
Cody Allen Indians Indians (7/20/12) Indians (16) in  2010 2007
Cody Allen Indians Indians (7/20/12) Indians (23) in  2011 2007

2003 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Brandon Guyer Rays Rays (5/6/11) Cubs (5) in  2007 2004
Casey Coleman Cubs Cubs (8/2/2010) Cubs (15) in  2008 2005
Casey Coleman Cubs Cubs (8/2/2010) Rays (49) in  2005 2005

2002 Sunshine Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Adrian Cardenas Cubs Cubs (5/7/12) Phillies (1) in  2006 2006
Andrew Miller Red Sox Tigers (8/30/2006) Tigers (1) in  2006 2003
Christian Garcia Nationals Nationals (9/4/2012) Yankees (3) in  2004 2004
Mark Melancon Red Sox Yankees (4/26/2009) Yankees (9) in  2006 2003
Phillip Walters Cardinals Cardinals (4/17/2009) Cardinals (11) in  2006 2003

2001 Sunshine Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Red Sox Braves (5/2/2007) Braves (1) in  2003 2003
Joseph Votto Reds Reds (9/4/2007) Reds (2) in  2002 2002
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Padres (4) in  2007 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Cardinals (15) in  2006 2003
Todd Redmond Braves Braves (6/20/12) Pirates (39) in  2004 2003
Todd Redmond Braves Braves (6/20/12) Royals (40) in  2003 2003
Lance Zawadzki Royals Padres (5/2/2010) Nationals (48) in  2003 2003


Drafted Players (163) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2010 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Daniel Vogelbach Round 2 by Cubs in 2011 2011

2009 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Christopher (Cito) Culver Round 1 by Yankees in 2010 2010

2008 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Luke Jackson Round 1 Comp by Rangers in 2010 2010
Wes Mugarian Round 5 by Reds in 2010 2010

2007 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Zunino Round 1 by Mariners in 2012 2009
Peter O'Brien Round 2 by Yankees in 2012 2008
Keon Broxton Round 3 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2008
Peter O'Brien Round 3 by Rockies in 2011 2008

2006 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Yasmani Grandal Round 1 by Reds in 2010 2007
Christopher Sale Round 1 by White Sox in 2010 2007
Tyler Pastornicky Round 5 by Blue Jays in 2008 2008
Anthony Rizzo Round 6 by Red Sox in 2007 2007

2005 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Eric Hosmer Round 1 by Royals in 2008 2008
Mark Sobolewski Round 4 by Blue Jays in 2008 2006
Brian Moran Round 7 by Mariners in 2009 2006
Nicholas Santomauro Round 10 by Mets in 2009 2006

2004 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
John Tolisano Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2007 2007
Glenn Gibson Round 4 by Nationals in 2006 2006
Derrick Robinson Round 4 by Royals in 2006 2006

2003 Sunshine East Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Ralph Henriquez Round 2 by Astros in 2005 2005
John Tolisano Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2007 2007
Chris Dominguez Round 3 by Giants in 2009 2005
Eddie Morlan Round 3 by Twins in 2004 2004
Kent Matthes Round 4 by Rockies in 2009 2005
Chris Dominguez Round 5 by Rockies in 2008 2005
Brandon Guyer Round 5 by Cubs in 2007 2004
Michael Fisher Round 6 by Braves in 2007 2004
Tim Smith Round 7 by Rangers in 2007 2004
Alejandro Castellanos Round 10 by Cardinals in 2008 2004

2002 Sunshine Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Adrian Cardenas Round 1 by Phillies in 2006 2006
Andrew Miller Round 1 by Tigers in 2006 2003
Christian Garcia Round 3 by Yankees in 2004 2004
Andrew Walker Round 5 by Pirates in 2007 2004
James Zink Round 8 by Red Sox in 2005 2003
Mark Melancon Round 9 by Yankees in 2006 2003
Luis Pardo Round 9 by Astros in 2007 2003
Andrew Laughter Round 10 by Rangers in 2007 2003
Doug Reinhardt Round 10 by Angels in 2004 2004

2001 Sunshine Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Round 1 by Braves in 2003 2003
Joseph Votto Round 2 by Reds in 2002 2002
Lance Zawadzki Round 4 by Padres in 2007 2003
Geoffrey Strickland Round 7 by Rockies in 2005 2002
Robert Scott Leffler Round 8 by Blue Jays in 2007 2003