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2003 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
 
 

September 20, 2003 - September 21, 2003

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
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 Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - 950 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids, IA Google | Yahoo! Map
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Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.41 Marvin Urdaneta FL 2001  
Fastball 93 Brett Zawacki IL 2006 Cardinals 12 Arizona State
Pop-Time 1.78 Geoffrey Rowan IL 2007 Rays 39 Northwestern
CVelo 83 Tyler Patzalek ON 2008   Maine
1BVelo 88 Christopher Fitzpatrick MO 2008   Central Missouri
IFVelo 90 Brett Zawacki IL 2006 Cardinals 12 Arizona State
OFVelo 93 Chad Billingsley OH 2001 Dodgers 1 South Carolina


MLB Players (11)

2005 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
DJ LeMahieu Rockies Cubs (5/30/2011) Cubs (2) in  2009 2007
DJ LeMahieu Rockies Cubs (5/30/2011) Tigers (41) in  2007 2007

2003 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeremy Hellickson Rays Rays (8/2/2010) Rays (4) in  2005 2005

2002 Midwest Top Prospect 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
Anthony Watson Pirates Pirates (6/10/11) Pirates (9) in  2007 2003
Thad Weber Tigers Tigers (4/22/2012) Reds (35) in  2007 2003

2001 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Chad Billingsley Dodgers Dodgers (6/15/2006) Dodgers (1) in  2003 2003
Cesar Carrillo Astros Padres (8/13/2009) Padres (1) in  2005 2002
Ryan Sweeney Cubs White Sox (9/1/2006) White Sox (2) in  2003 2003
J.R. Towles Astros Astros (9/5/2007) Astros (20) in  2004 2002
J.R. Towles Astros Astros (9/5/2007) Athletics (23) in  2003 2002
J.R. Towles Astros Astros (9/5/2007) Athletics (32) in  2002 2002
Thad Weber Tigers Tigers (4/22/2012) Reds (35) in  2007 2003

1999 Metrodome Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jason Jaramillo Brewers Pirates (4/16/2009) Phillies (2) in  2004 2001
Sebern Wright Yankees (4/17/2007) Yankees (3) in  2001 2001
Victor Diaz Rangers Mets (9/11/2004) Dodgers (37) in  2000 2000
Jason Jaramillo Brewers Pirates (4/16/2009) Phillies (39) in  2001 2001

1999 Kansas City Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Sebern Wright Yankees (4/17/2007) Yankees (3) in  2001 2001


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

2011 Midwest Top Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Alec Rash Round 2 by Phillies in 2012 2012

2010 Midwest Top Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012

2008 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Evan Grills Round 10 by Astros in 2010 2010

2007 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Marcus Knecht Round 3 Comp by Blue Jays in 2010 2008
Evan Grills Round 10 by Astros in 2010 2010

2006 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Marcus Knecht Round 3 Comp by Blue Jays in 2010 2008
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
Evan Grills Round 10 by Astros in 2010 2010
Cody Koback Round 10 by Red Sox in 2011 2008

2005 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
DJ LeMahieu Round 2 by Cubs in 2009 2007
Jonathan Waltenbury Round 7 by Twins in 2006 2006

2004 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jonathan Waltenbury Round 7 by Twins in 2006 2006

2003 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeremy Hellickson Round 4 by Rays in 2005 2005

2002 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Jonathan Baksh Round 7 by Blue Jays in 2006 2003
Anthony Watson Round 9 by Pirates in 2007 2003

2001 Midwest Top Prospect Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Chad Billingsley Round 1 by Dodgers in 2003 2003
Cesar Carrillo Round 1 by Padres in 2005 2002
Zach Hammes Round 2 by Dodgers in 2002 2002
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Zachary Daeges Round 6 by Red Sox in 2006 2002
Robbie Wooley Round 6 by Brewers in 2003 2003
Derek Feldkamp Round 9 by Rays in 2005 2002
Sean Land Round 9 by Twins in 2006 2003

1999 Metrodome Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jason Jaramillo Round 2 by Phillies in 2004 2001
Sebern Wright Round 3 by Yankees in 2001 2001
Anthony Brewer Round 4 by Marlins in 2000 2000
Garrett Patterson Round 7 by Yankees in 2005 2000
Craig Molldrem Round 8 by Marlins in 2004 2000
Kevin Culpepper Round 9 by Twins in 2003 2001

1999 Kansas City Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Sebern Wright Round 3 by Yankees in 2001 2001