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2008 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
 
 

February 10, 2008 - February 10, 2008

Perfect Game Indoor Facility
Cedar Rapids, IA  [ 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
Perfect Game Indoor Facility - 1203 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
Fastball 96 Andrew Dunlap TX 2013   Rice
CVelo 83 Ben Geelan IA 2004   Iowa
CVelo 83 Brent Gibbs IL 2013   Indiana
CVelo 83 Tanner Gragg KS 2013  


MLB Players (13)

2008 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jake Odorizzi Royals Royals (9/23/12) Brewers (1) in  2008 2008
Jacob Turner Tigers Tigers (7/30/11) Tigers (1) in  2009 2009

2007 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Brad Hand Marlins Marlins (6/6/11) Marlins (2) in  2008 2008
Casey Crosby Tigers Tigers (6/1/12) Tigers (5) in  2007 2007
Justin Grimm Rangers Rangers (6/16/2012) Rangers (5) in  2010 2007
Justin Grimm Rangers Rangers (6/16/2012) Red Sox (13) in  2007 2007

2005 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeremy Hellickson Rays Rays (8/2/2010) Rays (4) in  2005 2005

2004 Indoor Pitchers/Catchers Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Lucas Harrell White Sox White Sox (7/30/2010) White Sox (4) in  2004 2004

2003 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Ryan Sweeney Cubs White Sox (9/1/2006) White Sox (2) in  2003 2003

2002 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Chad Billingsley Dodgers Dodgers (6/15/2006) Dodgers (1) in  2003 2003
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Jason Berken Orioles Orioles (5/26/09) Orioles (6) in  2010 2002
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Twins (12) in  2002 2002
Scott Mathieson Phillies Phillies (6/17/2006) Phillies (17) in  2002 2002

2001 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Ryan Sweeney Cubs White Sox (9/1/2006) White Sox (2) in  2003 2003
Matt Macri Twins (5/24/2008) Rockies (5) in  2004 2001
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Twins (12) in  2002 2002
Matt Macri Twins (5/24/2008) Twins (17) in  2001 2001


Drafted Players (117) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2012 P/C Indoor Showcase Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Alec Rash Round 2 by Phillies in 2012 2012

2011 P/C Indoor Showcase Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Garrett Schlecht Round 9 by Cubs in 2011 2011

2010 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Foltynewicz Round 1 by Astros in 2010 2010
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Lance Jeffries Round 10 by Cardinals in 2011 2011

2009 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Foltynewicz Round 1 by Astros in 2010 2010
Matt Koch Round 3 by Mets in 2012 2009
Seth Schwindenhammer Round 5 by Red Sox in 2009 2009
Jake DePew Round 9 by Rays in 2010 2010
Garrett Schlecht Round 9 by Cubs in 2011 2011

2008 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jake Odorizzi Round 1 by Brewers in 2008 2008
Jacob Turner Round 1 by Tigers in 2009 2009
Madison Boer Round 2 by Twins in 2011 2008
Tony Zych Round 4 by Cubs in 2011 2008
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
Michael Heesch Round 8 by Cubs in 2012 2008
John Ruettiger Round 8 by Orioles in 2011 2008

2007 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Brad Hand Round 2 by Marlins in 2008 2008
Jake Smolinski Round 2 by Nationals in 2007 2007
Tony Zych Round 4 by Cubs in 2011 2008
Casey Crosby Round 5 by Tigers in 2007 2007
Justin Grimm Round 5 by Rangers in 2010 2007

2006 PG Pitcher/Catcher Indoor-Feb 11-12 Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Seth Blair Round 1 Comp by Cardinals in 2010 2007
Anthony Butler Round 3 by Mariners in 2006 2006
Justin Marks Round 3 by Athletics in 2009 2006
Buddy Baumann Round 7 by Royals in 2010 2006

2005 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Glenn Gibson Round 4 by Nationals in 2006 2006
Jeremy Hellickson Round 4 by Rays in 2005 2005

2004 Indoor Pitchers/Catchers Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Erik Cordier Round 2 by Royals in 2004 2004
Lucas Harrell Round 4 by White Sox in 2004 2004
Kyle Knudson Round 9 by Twins in 2010 2006

2003 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Connor Graham Round 5 by Rockies in 2007 2004
Alan Oaks Round 8 by Marlins in 2010 2006

2002 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Chad Billingsley Round 1 by Dodgers in 2003 2003
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Zach Hammes Round 2 by Dodgers in 2002 2002
Jason Berken Round 6 by Orioles in 2010 2002

2001 Indoor Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Zach Hammes Round 2 by Dodgers in 2002 2002
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Matt Macri Round 5 by Rockies in 2004 2001
Brandon Yarbrough Round 5 by Cardinals in 2003 2003