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2003 National Pre-Draft Showcase
 
 

May 14, 2003 - May 15, 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 6.33 D.J. Jones AL 2007 Rays 11 Auburn
Fastball 96 Vincent Spilker MO 2011 Rays 49 Central Missouri, Johnson County CC
Fastball 96 Vincent Spilker MO 2011 Dodgers 20 Central Missouri, Johnson County CC
Fastball 96 Vincent Spilker MO 2011 Diamondbacks 25 Central Missouri, Johnson County CC
Fastball 96 Andrew Dunlap TX 2013   Rice
Pop-Time 1.76 Ryan Waltman AL 2008  
CVelo 87 Brad Lamberti IA 2010   Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, DMACC
1BVelo 87 Tyler Ervine TX 2010   Dallas Baptist, Weatherford College
IFVelo 94 Adam Frost WI 2008 Tigers 21 St. Norbert College
IFVelo 94 Tyler Schmitt NY 2013   Le Moyne
OFVelo 101 Jackie Bradley VA 2008 Red Sox 1 Comp South Carolina


MLB Players (25)

2008 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jackie Bradley Red Sox Red Sox (4/1/13) Red Sox (1 Comp) in  2011 2008

2007 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Yasmani Grandal Padres Padres (6/2/2012) Reds (1) in  2010 2007
Kyle McPherson Pirates Pirates (8/20/12) Pirates (14) in  2007
Yasmani Grandal Padres Padres (6/2/2012) Red Sox (27) in  2007 2007

2005 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeremy Hellickson Rays Rays (8/2/2010) Rays (4) in  2005 2005
Cory Burns Padres Padres (8/4/2012) Indians (8) in  2009 2005

2004 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jonathan Arencibia Blue Jays Blue Jays (8/7/2010) Blue Jays (1) in  2007 2004
Taylor Green Brewers Brewers (8/29/11) Brewers (25) in  2011 2004

2003 National Pre-Draft 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
Tyler Clippard Nationals Yankees (5/20/2007) Yankees (9) in  2003 2003
Anthony Watson Pirates Pirates (6/10/11) Pirates (9) in  2007 2003
Joe Bisenius Nationals Phillies (4/5/2008) Phillies (12) in  2004 2001
Joe Bisenius Nationals Phillies (4/5/2008) Nationals (21) in  2003 2001

2002 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Lance Broadway Mets White Sox (9/7/2007) White Sox (1) in  2005 2002
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Trevor Crowe Indians Indians (4/9/2009) Indians (1) in  2005 2002
Brian McCann Braves Braves (6/10/2005) Braves (2) in  2002 2002
Ryan Sweeney Cubs White Sox (9/1/2006) White Sox (2) in  2003 2003
Jason Berken Orioles Orioles (5/26/09) Orioles (6) in  2010 2002
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Twins (12) in  2002 2002

2001 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Thomas Diamond Cubs Cubs (8/3/2010) Rangers (1) in  2010 2001
Ryan Sweeney Cubs White Sox (9/1/2006) White Sox (2) in  2003 2003
Bobby Livingston Reds Mariners (4/25/2006) Mariners (4) in  2001 2001
Brad Nelson Brewers Brewers (9/1/2008) Brewers (4) in  2001 2001
Matt Macri Twins (5/24/2008) Rockies (5) in  2004 2001
Joe Bisenius Nationals Phillies (4/5/2008) Phillies (12) 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
Joe Bisenius Nationals Phillies (4/5/2008) Nationals (21) in  2003 2001

2000 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Joel Hanrahan Pirates Nationals (7/28/2007) Dodgers (2) in  2000 2000
Brad Nelson Brewers Brewers (9/1/2008) Brewers (4) in  2001 2001
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
Victor Diaz Rangers Mets (9/11/2004) Dodgers (37) in  2000 2000

1999 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jeff Clement Pirates Mariners (9/4/2007) Mariners (1) in  2005 2002
Carl Crawford Red Sox Rays (7/20/2002) Rays (2) in  1999 1999
Joel Hanrahan Pirates Nationals (7/28/2007) Dodgers (2) in  2000 2000
Jason Jaramillo Brewers Pirates (4/16/2009) Phillies (2) in  2004 2001
Wes Obermueller Marlins Royals (9/20/2002) Royals (2) in  1999 1996
Brad Nelson Brewers Brewers (9/1/2008) Brewers (4) in  2001 2001
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
Jason Jaramillo Brewers Pirates (4/16/2009) Phillies (39) in  2001 2001


Drafted Players (204) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2012 PG National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Alec Rash Round 2 by Phillies in 2012 2012
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Avery Romero Round 3 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Alexis Rivera Round 10 by Royals in 2012 2012

2011 Pre-Draft Showcase Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Eric Haase Round 7 by Indians in 2011 2011
Ben Roberts Round 7 by Diamondbacks in 2011 2011

2010 National Pre Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Jose Dore Round 8 by Padres in 2010 2010
Brett Lee Round 10 by Twins in 2011 2009
JaDamion Williams Round 10 by Twins in 2010 2010

2009 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Chad James Round 1 by Marlins in 2009 2009
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Matt Koch Round 3 by Mets in 2012 2009
Cole Frenzel Round 7 by Mets in 2011 2009
Ian Krol Round 7 by Athletics in 2009 2009
Kevin James Round 9 by Rays in 2009 2009
LJ Mazzilli Round 9 by Twins in 2012 2009
Jamodrick McGruder Round 9 by Mariners in 2012 2009

2008 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jackie Bradley Round 1 Comp by Red Sox in 2011 2008
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
Preston Tucker Round 7 by Astros in 2012 2008
Aaron Barrett Round 9 by Nationals in 2010

2007 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Yasmani Grandal Round 1 by Reds in 2010 2007
Denny Almonte Round 2 by Mariners in 2007 2007
Nevin Griffith Round 2 by White Sox in 2007 2007
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Angel Morales Round 3 by Twins in 2007 2007
Paul Demny Round 6 by Nationals in 2008 2007
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
Chris Hernandez Round 7 by Red Sox in 2010 2007
Trevor Reckling Round 8 by Angels in 2007 2007
Zach Kenyon Round 9 by Royals in 2007 2007

2006 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Tim Wheeler Round 1 by Rockies in 2009 2006
Anthony Butler Round 3 by Mariners in 2006 2006
Joseph Sanders Round 5 by Rockies in 2009 2006
BJ Hermsen Round 6 by Twins in 2008 2008
Matthew Sweeney Round 8 by Angels in 2006 2006

2005 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jon Gilmore Round 1 by Braves in 2007 2007
Daryl Jones Round 3 by Cardinals in 2005 2005
Preston Paramore Round 3 by Athletics in 2008 2005
Aaron Weatherford Round 3 by Rockies in 2008 2005
Jeremy Hellickson Round 4 by Rays in 2005 2005
Cory Burns Round 8 by Indians in 2009 2005

2004 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jonathan Arencibia Round 1 by Blue Jays in 2007 2004
Erik Cordier Round 2 by Royals in 2004 2004
Matt Walker Round 10 by Rays in 2004 2004

2003 National Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Tyler Clippard Round 9 by Yankees in 2003 2003
Anthony Watson Round 9 by Pirates in 2007 2003
Jesse Schmidt Round 10 by Giants in 2003

2002 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Lance Broadway Round 1 by White Sox in 2005 2002
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Trevor Crowe Round 1 by Indians in 2005 2002
Zach Hammes Round 2 by Dodgers in 2002 2002
Brian McCann Round 2 by Braves in 2002 2002
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Brandon Weeden Round 2 by Yankees in 2011 2002
Jason Berken Round 6 by Orioles in 2010 2002
Nicholas Starnes Round 9 by Braves in 2002 2002

2001 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Thomas Diamond Round 1 by Rangers in 2010 2001
Ryan Sweeney Round 2 by White Sox in 2003 2003
Bobby Livingston Round 4 by Mariners in 2001 2001
Brad Nelson Round 4 by Brewers in 2001 2001
Matt Macri Round 5 by Rockies in 2004 2001

2000 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Joel Hanrahan Round 2 by Dodgers in 2000 2000
Brad Nelson Round 4 by Brewers in 2001 2001
Matt Macri Round 5 by Rockies in 2004 2001

1999 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jeff Clement Round 1 by Mariners in 2005 2002
Carl Crawford Round 2 by Rays in 1999 1999
Joel Hanrahan Round 2 by Dodgers in 2000 2000
Jason Jaramillo Round 2 by Phillies in 2004 2001
Wes Obermueller Round 2 by Royals in 1999 1996
Brad Nelson Round 4 by Brewers in 2001 2001
Matt Macri Round 5 by Rockies in 2004 2001
Patrick Green Round 7 by Royals in 2004 2000
Pete Shier Round 9 by Orioles in 1999 1999
Pete Shier Round 9 by Orioles in 1999 1999
Nathan Cromer Round 10 by Rays in 1999 1999

1998 Pre-Draft Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nathan Cromer Round 10 by Rays in 1999 1999