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2008 BCS 18U Florida Qualifier
 
 

May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008

Terry Park
Ft. Myers, FL   [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) ▼

The winner of this tournament will receive the entry fee for the 2008 18U BCS Finals which are held in Ft Myers, FL July 16-21 paid for by Perfect Game. All other teams are invited to attend the 2008 18U BCS Finals as well.

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?


Please contact Ben Ford at benford@perfectgame.org if you are interested in playing in this tournament. Any teams that are interested in playing in the 2008 18U BCS Finals should contact Ben Ford at benford@perfectgame.org.
Document TitleDate Added Manage
Tournament Rules Posted: 5/10/2010 1:16:16 PM ViewDownload
Locations(s) Directions
Terry Park - 3421 Palm Beach Blvd Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - 4301 Edison Ave Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Dunbar High School - 3960 Canal St Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
Fastball 91 Anthony Ferrara FL 2006 Cardinals 7 South Florida


MLB Players (5)

2008 BCS 18U Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Nick Franklin Mariners Mariners (5/27/13) Mariners (1) in  2009 2009

2007 BCS 18u Florida Regional Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Christopher Sale White Sox White Sox (8/6/2010) White Sox (1) in  2010 2007
Christopher Sale White Sox White Sox (8/6/2010) Rockies (21) in  2007 2007

2007 BCS 18u Southeast Regional Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Xavier Avery Orioles Orioles (5/13/12) Orioles (2) in  2008 2008
Tyler Thornburg Brewers Brewers (6/19/2012) Brewers (3) in  2010 2007

2007 BCS 18u Midwest Regional Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jake Odorizzi Royals Royals (9/23/12) Brewers (1) in  2008 2008


Drafted Players (133) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2008 BCS 18U Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Franklin Round 1 by Mariners in 2009 2009
Karsten Whitson Round 1 by Padres in 2010 2010
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Lance McCullers Round 1 Comp by Astros in 2012 2012
Nolan Fontana Round 2 by Astros in 2012 2009
Peter O'Brien Round 2 by Yankees in 2012 2008
Zeke DeVoss Round 3 by Cubs in 2011 2009
Peter O'Brien Round 3 by Rockies in 2011 2008
Andrew Cole Round 4 by Nationals in 2010 2010
Jabari Blash Round 8 by Mariners in 2010 2007
Jabari Blash Round 9 by Rangers in 2009 2007
Ben Gamel Round 10 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Craig Manuel Round 10 by Nationals in 2012 2008
Akeel Morris Round 10 by Mets in 2010 2010

2007 BCS 18u Florida Regional Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Anthony Hewitt Round 1 by Phillies in 2008 2008
Brian Johnson Round 1 by Red Sox in 2012 2009
Kyle Parker Round 1 by Rockies in 2010 2008
Christopher Sale Round 1 by White Sox in 2010 2007
Michael Zunino Round 1 by Mariners in 2012 2009
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Denny Almonte Round 2 by Mariners in 2007 2007
John Tolisano Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2007 2007
Keon Broxton Round 3 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2008
Tucker Donahue Round 4 by Blue Jays in 2012 2008
Keyvius Sampson Round 4 by Padres in 2009 2009
Nathan Striz Round 5 by Twins in 2007 2007
Beau Taylor Round 5 by Athletics in 2011 2008
James Reyes Round 7 by Rangers in 2010 2007
Jabari Blash Round 8 by Mariners in 2010 2007
Danny Miranda Round 8 by Cardinals in 2011 2008
Jabari Blash Round 9 by Rangers in 2009 2007
Tyler Holt Round 10 by Indians in 2010 2007
Craig Manuel Round 10 by Nationals in 2012 2008

2007 BCS 18u Southeast Regional Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Tim Beckham Round 1 by Rays in 2008 2008
Brett DeVall Round 1 by Braves in 2008 2008
Ethan Martin Round 1 by Dodgers in 2008 2008
James Ramsey Round 1 by Cardinals in 2012 2008
Grayson Garvin Round 1 Comp by Rays in 2011 2008
Xavier Avery Round 2 by Orioles in 2008 2008
Ezekiel Spruill Round 2 by Braves in 2008 2008
Chase Davidson Round 3 by Astros in 2008 2008
Tyler Thornburg Round 3 by Brewers in 2010 2007
Ronnie Freeman Round 5 by Diamondbacks in 2012 2009
Mark Pope Round 5 by Padres in 2011 2008
David Buchanan Round 6 by Mets in 2009 2007
David Buchanan Round 7 by Phillies in 2010 2007
Kevin Rhoderick Round 9 by Cubs in 2010 2007
Derek Varnadore Round 9 by Yankees in 2012 2008
Jake Cowan Round 10 by Orioles in 2009 2007
Tyler Roberts Round 10 by Brewers in 2009 2009

2007 BCS 18u Midwest Regional Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jake Odorizzi Round 1 by Brewers in 2008 2008
Cody Asche Round 4 by Phillies in 2011 2008

2006 18U Florida BCS Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Anthony Ferrara Round 7 by Cardinals in 2008 2008
Danny Miranda Round 8 by Cardinals in 2011 2008
Marcus Salmon Round 10 by Nationals in 2006 2006