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2008 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship
 
 

September 19, 2008 - September 22, 2008

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids, IA  [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) ▼

This is the 7th annual Kernels Foundation Championship. Last year, Hitters Baseball defeated the Midwest Blazers to earn the automatic birth to the 2007 WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, FL. Other past champions include Black Sox Scout Team, Mattingly Baseball, Indiana Yankees, Diamond One (OH), and Wisconsin Hitters.

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

WWBA:

• The wood bat division of Perfect Game

• Run the largest and most scouted tournaments in amateur baseball.

• Compile scouting notes on thousands of players annually

BCS:

• The metal bat division of Perfect Game

• Run most competitive metal bat tournaments of elite teams in amateur baseball

• Compile scouting notes on thousands of players annually

Perfect Game World Series:

• The most elite event in the summer travel team circuit

• Consists of 16 elite teams at each age division (14u, 15u, 16u, 17u)

• Regional Qualifiers will start in summer 2013

What participants receive

• Very highly competitive games on the nicest fields in the country

• Exposure to college coaches and MLB scouts that attend these tournaments

• All games will be scored using Gamechanger scoring software. All gamecasts, box scores, and game wraps will be posted online

• Top performances will be mentioned in the PG Scout Blogs that are viewed by thousands on a daily basis

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

Tournament F.A.Q.

What is difference between WWBA and BCS?
Is there a coaches check-in/meeting prior to tournament?
Is there a player check-in prior to the tournament?
Are teams required to have birth certificates for each player?
When will games start?
When will the championship game be done?
How do I update my player information on my profile?
How do I get my roster listed online?
What is the tournament format?
How do I get into the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter?
What is the invitation process for the 16u and 17u WWBA National Championships?


Games will begin the morning of the 20th. The field will be limited to 32 teams. Age Requirements: 2009 graduates and younger. Game Guarantee: 4 games, weather permitting. Winner will receive an automatic paid invitation to the 2008 WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, FL.
Document TitleDate Added Manage
Host Hotels Posted: 5/10/2010 1:16:16 PM ViewDownload
Tournament Rules Posted: 5/10/2010 1:16:16 PM ViewDownload
Locations(s) Directions
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - 950 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Daniels Park - 940 Oakland Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Jefferson HS - 1301 15 Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Kennedy HS - 4545 Wenig Rd. N. E. Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Kirkwood CC - 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Linn Mar HS - 3111 North Tenth Street Marion, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Norway - 634 Evergreen St. Norway, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
U of Iowa (Duane Banks Field) - 900-999 Stadium Dr. Iowa City, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Washington HS - 2205 Forest Dr SE Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Watkins Gabe Kuester Stadium - Liberty St and St Clair St Watkins, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Xavier HS - 6300 42 St NE Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
Participating Teams
Team NameTeam NameCityState
Akadema IN YankeesMy ScheduleEvansvilleIN
Big Hitter Diamond StarsMy ScheduleArnoldMO
Cangelosi Baseball '11My ScheduleChicagoIL
Cangelosi Baseball AcademyMy ScheduleChicagoIL
Cangelosi Baseball WhiteMy ScheduleChicagoIL
Giants Scout TeamMy ScheduleWestfieldIN
Hard KnoxMy ScheduleRockfordIL
Hitters BaseballMy ScheduleRacineWI
Indiana BanditsMy ScheduleGreenfieldIN
Indiana Brewers Scout TeamMy ScheduleIndianapolisIN
Iowa CobrasMy ScheduleDavenportIA
Iowa Select RedMy ScheduleCedar RapidsIA
Longshots Baseball '10My ScheduleDowners GroveIL
McHenry County HurricanesMy ScheduleMcHenry CountyIL
Michigan Motor City PrideMy ScheduleBirminghamMI
Minnesota Blizzard BlueMy ScheduleVadnais HeightsMN
Minnesota StarzMy ScheduleSt Louis ParkMN
Minnesota Starz 16UMy ScheduleSt Louis ParkMN
Naperville ChargersMy ScheduleNapervilleIL
NX Level All-StarsMy ScheduleFranklinWI
Ontario Nationals 18UMy ScheduleStratfordON
PG Iowa BlackMy ScheduleCedar RapidsIA
PG Iowa SteelMy ScheduleCedar RapidsIA
PG Wisconsin BlackMy ScheduleMuskegoWI
PG Wisconsin NavyMy ScheduleMuskegoWI
PG Wisconsin RedMy ScheduleMuskegoWI
Prep Baseball Report #1My ScheduleLake ForestIL
Ray Smith InsuranceMy ScheduleMedinaMN
Reds Midwest Scout TeamMy ScheduleMilwaukeeWI
St. Louis Gamers 18UMy ScheduleSt. LouisMO
St. Louis Pirates 2010 DepewMy ScheduleBridgetonMO
St. Louis Pirates 2010 MattsonMy ScheduleBridgetonMO
St. Louis Pirates UnderclassMy ScheduleBridgetonMO
Wisconsin All Stars 18uMy ScheduleFranklinWI
Wisconsin BravesMy ScheduleVeronaWI
HISTORY

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Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
Fastball 94 Nicholas Burdi IL 2010 Twins 24 Louisville


MLB Players (7)

2006 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship 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

2004 Kernels Foundation Tourney Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Lance Lynn Cardinals Cardinals (6/2/2011) Cardinals (1) in  2008 2005
Drew Storen Nationals Nationals (5/17/2010) Nationals (1) in  2009 2007
Mike Bowden Red Sox Red Sox (8/30/2008) Red Sox (1 Comp) in  2005 2005
Zach McAllister Indians (7/7/2011) Yankees (3) in  2006 2006
Jeremy Hellickson Rays Rays (8/2/2010) Rays (4) in  2005 2005
Drew Storen Nationals Nationals (5/17/2010) Yankees (34) in  2007 2007


Drafted Players (183) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2011 WWBA Kernels Foundation Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Alec Rash Round 2 by Phillies in 2012 2012
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Chad Johnson Round 5 by Royals in 2012 2012

2010 WWBA Kernels Foundation Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Garrett Schlecht Round 9 by Cubs in 2011 2011
Lance Jeffries Round 10 by Cardinals in 2011 2011

2009 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Foltynewicz Round 1 by Astros in 2010 2010
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Alec Rash Round 2 by Phillies in 2012 2012
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Ryne Stanek Round 3 by Mariners in 2010 2010
Fred Ford Round 7 by Royals in 2012 2010
Jake DePew Round 9 by Rays in 2010 2010
Garrett Schlecht Round 9 by Cubs in 2011 2011

2008 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Ian Krol Round 7 by Athletics in 2009 2009
Jake DePew Round 9 by Rays in 2010 2010
Kevin James Round 9 by Rays in 2009 2009

2007 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Madison Boer Round 2 by Twins in 2011 2008
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Cody Asche Round 4 by Phillies in 2011 2008
Tim Melville Round 4 by Royals in 2008 2008
Chris Serritella Round 4 by Phillies in 2012 2008
Tony Zych Round 4 by Cubs in 2011 2008
James Allen Round 7 by Reds in 2011 2008
Ian Krol Round 7 by Athletics in 2009 2009
Nick Martini Round 7 by Cardinals in 2011 2008
Michael Heesch Round 8 by Cubs in 2012 2008
Matt Weaver Round 9 by Braves in 2009 2008
Joel Hutter Round 10 by Orioles in 2012 2008
Cody Koback Round 10 by Red Sox in 2011 2008

2006 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Alex Wimmers Round 1 by Twins in 2010 2007
Seth Blair Round 1 Comp by Cardinals in 2010 2007
Brad Hand Round 2 by Marlins in 2008 2008
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Ricky Oropesa Round 3 by Giants in 2011 2008
Tony Zych Round 4 by Cubs in 2011 2008
Casey Crosby Round 5 by Tigers in 2007 2007
Ryan Wright Round 5 by Reds in 2011 2008
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
James Allen Round 7 by Reds in 2011 2008
Ian Krol Round 7 by Athletics in 2009 2009
Nick Martini Round 7 by Cardinals in 2011 2008
Andrew Paulauskas Round 7 by Marlins in 2007 2007
Josh Ludy Round 8 by Phillies in 2012 2008
Austin Wright Round 8 by Phillies in 2011 2008
Kevin James Round 9 by Rays in 2009 2009
Cody Koback Round 10 by Red Sox in 2011 2008

2004 Kernels Foundation Tourney Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Kyle Gibson Round 1 by Twins in 2009 2006
Lance Lynn Round 1 by Cardinals in 2008 2005
Drew Storen Round 1 by Nationals in 2009 2007
Mike Bowden Round 1 Comp by Red Sox in 2005 2005
Aaron Shafer Round 2 by Cubs in 2008 2005
Anthony Butler Round 3 by Mariners in 2006 2006
Zach McAllister Round 3 by Yankees in 2006 2006
Jeremy Hellickson Round 4 by Rays in 2005 2005
Tyler Blandford Round 5 by Mariners in 2009 2006
Jason Hagerty Round 5 by Padres in 2009 2006
Brandon Wikoff Round 5 by Astros in 2009 2006

2003 WWBA Kernels National Championship Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Eric Campbell Round 2 by Braves in 2004 2004