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2009 WWBA Florida Qualifier
 
 

September 18, 2009 - September 21, 2009

5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site
Ft. Myers, FL  [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) ▼

This will be a official qualifying tournament for the 2009 WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, FL. The winner of this tournament will receive the automatic-paid invitation to Jupiter. Last years winner, the FL Legends earned the spot in the biggest scouting attraction of the year.

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 start early Friday and all teams will be required to play that day. The 21st will consist of the Semifinals and Championship games only, weather permitting. Age Requirements: 2010 grads and younger. Game Guarantee: 4 games, weather permitting.
Document TitleDate Added Manage
Tournament Rules Posted: 5/10/2010 1:16:16 PM ViewDownload
Locations(s) Directions
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - 4301 Edison Ave Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
City of Palms Park - 2201 Edison Avenue Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Cypress Lake High School - 6750 Panther Lane Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Dunbar High School - 3960 Canal St Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Lee County Sports Complex (Twins) - 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Riverdale High School - 2600 Buckingham Rd. Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
South High School - 14020 Plantation Rd. Ft. Myers, FL Google | Yahoo! Map
Participating Teams
Team NameTeam NameCityState
Broward NationalsMy ScheduleMiramarFL
Bullets Baseball (FL)My ScheduleValricoFL
Cape Coral CannonsMy ScheduleCape CoralFL
Florida Baseball Academy BlueMy ScheduleLake Wales FL
Florida Bombers Team BlueMy ScheduleMiamiFL
Florida Brewers 16My ScheduleWindermereFL
Florida Brewers 17sMy ScheduleWindermereFL
Florida Brewers 18My ScheduleWindermereFL
Florida Diamond Pros 17u BlackMy ScheduleMiramarFL
Florida Diamond Pros 17u GoldMy ScheduleMiramarFL
Florida Hardballers 17UMy ScheduleGainesvilleFL
Florida Stars 18UMy ScheduleMelbourneFL
Florida Stars GreyMy ScheduleMelbourneFL
Florida SurgeMy ScheduleBoca RatonFL
FTB Mizuno My ScheduleKissimmee FL
Gardens GatorsMy ScheduleNorth Palm BeachFL
Homestead StormMy ScheduleHomesteadFL
IMG Baseball AcademyMy ScheduleWest BradentonFL
Miami ChiefsMy ScheduleMiamiFL
Next Level ScorpionsMy ScheduleAltamonte SpringsFL
North Florida LegendsMy ScheduleTallahasseeFL
Nova Davie TitansMy SchedulePlantationFL
Orlando Reds 18uMy ScheduleOrlandoFL
Ostingers Baseball Academy Select 18 UMy ScheduleLithiaFL
Palm Beach SelectMy ScheduleJupiterFL
Post 318 SentinelsMy SchedulePort St LucieFL
PowerhouseMy ScheduleMiamiFL
PrimetimeMy SchedulePembroke PinesFL
PW Bay AreaMy ScheduleTampaFL
Renegades BaseballMy ScheduleDebaryFL
Riverview RamsMy ScheduleSarasotaFL
Sarasota Baseball ClubMy ScheduleSarasotaFL
South Florida Elite 16u BlackMy ScheduleMiamiFL
South Florida Elite Squad SelectMy ScheduleMiamiFL
Southwest FL Baseball 16UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
Southwest Florida Baseball 17UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
Southwest Florida Baseball 18UMy ScheduleFort Myersfl
St Pete Hurricanes EliteMy ScheduleSt PetersburgFL
St. Louis DugoutMy ScheduleSt LouisMO
Tampa Bay AngelsMy ScheduleSt. PetersburgFL
Tampa Tigers 18UMy ScheduleTampaFL
Team XtremeMy ScheduleTampaFL
The Florida GameMy ScheduleCooper CityFL
Top Prospects Nationals 18uMy ScheduleMelbourneFL
Triple Threat Baseball Academy My ScheduleOrlandoFL
US Baseball StarsMy ScheduleGrand RapidsMI
West Coast WaveMy SchedulePort CharlotteFL
World of Baseball 17U NationalsMy ScheduleJacksonvilleFL
HISTORY

Champions - South Florida Elite Squad Select
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Runner Up - Florida Stars Grey
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Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
Fastball 95 Mychal Givens FL 2008 Orioles 2 Oklahoma State


MLB Players (1)

2010 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Jose Fernandez Marlins Marlins (4/7/13) Marlins (1) in  2011 2011


Drafted Players (155) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2011 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Lewis Brinson Round 1 by Rangers in 2012 2012
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Zach Eflin Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Avery Romero Round 3 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Angel J. Ortega Round 6 by Brewers in 2012 2012
Jorge Fernandez Round 7 by Twins in 2012 2012
Wilfredo Rodriguez Round 7 by Rockies in 2012 2012
Alfredo Escalera Round 8 by Royals in 2012 2012
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Alexis Rivera Round 10 by Royals in 2012 2012

2010 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Jose Fernandez Round 1 by Marlins in 2011 2011
Francisco Lindor Round 1 by Indians in 2011 2011
Keon Barnum Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2012 2012
Dante Bichette Round 1 Comp by Yankees in 2011 2011
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Zach Eflin Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Walker Weickel Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Granden Goetzman Round 2 by Rays in 2011 2011
Alex Santana Round 2 by Dodgers in 2011 2011
Daniel Vogelbach Round 2 by Cubs in 2011 2011
Avery Romero Round 3 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Ivan (Dereck) Rodriguez Round 6 by Twins in 2011 2011
Tomas Nido Round 8 by Mets in 2012 2012
Alexis Rivera Round 10 by Royals in 2012 2012

2009 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Nick Travieso Round 1 by Reds in 2012 2012
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Granden Goetzman Round 2 by Rays in 2011 2011
Alex Santana Round 2 by Dodgers in 2011 2011
Daniel Vogelbach Round 2 by Cubs in 2011 2011
Chris Lee Round 4 by Astros in 2011 2010
Mason Williams Round 4 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Patrick Leonard Round 5 by Royals in 2011 2011
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Brandon Welch Round 5 by Mets in 2012 2010
Blake Perry Round 6 by Indians in 2010 2010
Rangel Ravelo Round 6 by White Sox in 2010 2010
Ivan (Dereck) Rodriguez Round 6 by Twins in 2011 2011
Jose Dore Round 8 by Padres in 2010 2010

2008 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Steven Baron Round 1 by Mariners in 2009 2009
Bobby Borchering Round 1 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Brian Johnson Round 1 by Red Sox in 2012 2009
LeVon Washington Round 1 by Rays in 2009 2009
Karsten Whitson Round 1 by Padres in 2010 2010
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
Lance McCullers Round 1 Comp by Astros in 2012 2012
Jesse Winker Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2012
Mychal Givens Round 2 by Orioles in 2009 2009
David Holmberg Round 2 by White Sox in 2009 2009
LeVon Washington Round 2 by Indians in 2010 2009
RJ Alvarez Round 3 by Angels in 2012 2009
Austin Maddox Round 3 by Red Sox in 2012 2009
Wendell Soto Round 3 by Angels in 2010 2010
Graham Hicks Round 4 by Nationals in 2008 2008
Keyvius Sampson Round 4 by Padres in 2009 2009
Mason Williams Round 4 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Alex Burgos Round 5 by Tigers in 2010 2008
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Austin Adams Round 8 by Angels in 2012 2009
Dejai Oliver Round 8 by Marlins in 2011 2009
Nick Lockwood Round 9 by Twins in 2009 2009

2006 WWBA Florida Qualifier Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Justin Marks Round 3 by Athletics in 2009 2006
Whit Merrifield Round 9 by Royals in 2010 2007