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It Doesn’t Get Any Better!
Some might wonder how the Perfect Game National Showcase could be called the very best showcase in amateur baseball. There are many outstanding events held for high school age players. In fact, we feel the Aflac All American game should be called the very best event. There is no doubt that events like the Area Code Games and East Coast Pro should be at the top of any list. Both are well known for putting the best talent on stage and both are run by outstanding MLB scouts. These are unbelievable opportunities for talented players. Any player invited to the Area Codes or East Coast Pro should absolutely attend these can’t miss events. USA Baseball’s Tournament of the Stars is certainly one of the greatest events and could lead to a spot representing the USA Junior National Team in international competition. Then there are the Perfect Game WWBA and BCS Tournaments that include some that are recognized as the top scouting attractions in all of amateur baseball, but they are more team oriented rather than individual showcase events.
However, the first individual showcase of each year is the PG National. Many of those PG National players end up later appearing at the East Coast Pro or the Area Codes. After all, the MLB scouting departments are at the PG National looking for the best talent. The interesting thing is that the PG National players are selected based on their performance before they even play their junior summer. There are no tryouts, but these are the top players based on the opinions of Perfect Game Scouts. Even more amazing, if you go by the percentages, the results from the Perfect Game National held each June right after the draft are extremely impressive, to say the least. Whether we look at the college results or the draft results, they both shine. Most all of the past Aflac All Americans have attended the PG National. Perfect Game is the selection committee for the Aflac All American Classic. |
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In 2001 at Tropicana Field in St Pete, FL
16 PG National players were 1st round picks
7 PG National players were 2nd round picks
81 of 124 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Prince Fielder, Alex Gordon, Zach Greinke, Scott Kazmir, Jensen Lewis, Lastings Milledge, Scott Moore, Cliff Pennington, Shane Robinson, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Denard Span, BJ Upton, Joey Votto, Gabby Sanchez, Chris Gruler, Sergio Santos, John Mayberry Jr., Clint Everts, Clete Thomas.
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2001/showcases/01_06_15_national_showcase/index.aspx
In 2002 at Tropicana Field in St Pete, FL
12 PG National players were 1st round picks
8 PG National players were 2nd round picks
89 of 134 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Chad Billingsley, Eric Hurley, Mark Melancon, Lastings Milledge, Andrew Miller, Xavier Paul, Chris Perez, Sean Rodriguez, Ryan Sweeney, Robert Valido, Wesley Wright, Jeff Allison, Chris Lubanski, Andy D”Alessio, Scott Maine, Colin Curtis, Ryan Harvey, Jarrod Saltalamacchia
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2002/showcases/02_06_14_national_showcase/
In 2003 at U of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE
5 PG National players were 1st round picks
5 PG National players were 2nd round picks
75 of 120 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Brad Bergesen, Chris Davis, James Parr, Justin Upton, Jacob McGee, Daryl Jones, Tommie Hanson, Erik Davis, Javier Guerra, Blake Johnson, David Kopp, Cale Iorg, Jonathan Arencibia, Joel Collins, Justin Upton, Jeremy Hellickson, Zach Putnam, Connor Graham, Efren Navarro
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2003/showcases/03_06_13_national_showcase/
In 2004 at Tropicana Field in St Pete, FL
17 PG National players were 1st round picks
7 PG National players were 2nd round picks
91 of 164 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Cameron Maybin, Andrew McCutchin, Jonathan Niese, Gerardo Parra, Buster Posey, Colby Rasmus, Justin Upton, Chris Volstad, Brett Wallace, Andrew McCutchen, Jordan Danks, Ike Davis, Austin Jackson, Beau Jones, David Cooper, Jemile Weeks, Travis Wood, Kent Matthes, Tyson Ross
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2004/showcases/04_06_18_national_showcase/index.aspx
In 2005 at Turner Field in Atlanta, GA
11 PG National players were 1st round picks
6 PG National players were 2nd round picks
83 of 209 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Brett Anderson, Dellin Betances, Dominic Brown, Cedric Hunter, Jeremy Jeffress, Kasey Kiker, Chris Marrero, Mike Minor, Jared Mitchell, Rich Poythress, Neil Rameriz, Jason Stoffel, Colton Willems, Billy Rowell, Chris Parmelee, Adrian Cardenas, Blake Dean, Cody Johnson, Mark Fleury
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2005/showcases/05_06_17_national_showcase/index.aspx
2006 at U of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR
17 PG National players were 1st round picks
10 PG National players were 2nd round picks
106 of 230 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Tim Alderson, Blake Beavan, Madison Bumgarner, Michael Burgess, Freddie Freeman, Matt Harvey, Jason Heyward, Justin Jackson, Peter Kozma, Michael Main, Nick Noonan, Rick Porcello, Chris Withrow, Neil Ramirez, Matt Harvey, Nevin Griffith, Trevor Reckling, Justin Jackson, Kentrail Davis, DJ LeMahieu, Kevin Ahrens, Peter Kozma, Evan Chambers, Cameron Rupp, Kevin Keyes
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2006/showcases/06_06_16_national_showcase/
2007 at U of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH
9 PG National players were 1st round picks
13 PG National players were 2nd round picks
114 of 229 players drafted
Some of the top players included: Tim Beckham, Gerrit Cole, Eric Hosmer, Ethan Martin, Tim Melville, Jake Odorizzi, Kyle Skipworth, Aaron Hicks, Xavier Avery, Brett DuVall, Anthony Gose, Destin Hood, Tyler Chatwood, Chase Davidson, Jay Austin, Tony Zych, Derrick Gibson, Michael Pallazone, Alex Meyer, Sonny Gray, Trey Haley, Nick Maronde, Brad Hand, Quinton Miller, Tyler Sample, Jack Armstrong
For more info go here - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2007/showcases/07_06_15_national_showcase/
2008 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN
We get to see the results next month.
Some of the top 2008 PG National players to look for in the upcoming draft include: Matt Purke, Donavan Tate, Tyler Matzek, Zack Wheeler, Jacob Turner, Bobby Borchering, Luke Bailey, Chad James, Jiovani Mier, Matt Davidson, Brody Colvin, Max Stassi, Colton Cain, Madison Younginer, Wil Myers, Mychal Givens, Cameron Garfield, Michael Heller, Brooks Pounders, David Holmberg, Chris Owings, Keyvius Sampson, Slade Heathcott, Andrew Susac, Austin Maddox, Nolan Arenado, David Holmberg, Nick Franklin, Scooter Gennett, Todd Glaesmann, Scott Griggs, Matt Graham, Chris Jenkins, Ian Krol, Devin Marrero, Steven Matz, David Nick, Kyrell Hudson, Kris Hobson, Ronnie Richardson, Stephen Perez, Raul Rivera, Felix Roque, Patrick Schuster, Richie Shaffer, Ruben Sierra, Jonathan Singleton, Drew Steckenrider, Cody Stiles, Marcus Stroman, Parker Thomas, Daniel Tuttle, Zach Von Rosenberg, Christian Walker, Jonathan Walsh, Levon Washington, CC Watson, Beau Wright, Michael Zunino, Jamodrick McGruderand and many others.
Go here for more info - https://www.perfectgame.org/events/2008/showcases/08_06_13_national_showcase/index.aspx
Look at where these PG National players end up going to college
The draft hasn’t taken place yet, but most all of the PG National players sign early with the top college programs and the top conferences in the country. Take a look at these results.
2008 Perfect Game National Report (230 total players)
41 players signed with ACC schools
43 players signed with SEC schools
32 players signed with PAC 10 schools
21 players signed with Big 12 schools
10 players signed with Mountain West schools
9 players signed with Conference USA schools
8 players signed with Big East schools
6 players signed with Big West schools
6 players signed with West Coast Conference schools
Other players signed with Big 10, Ivy League, Southern Conference, Sunbelt, Southland, Missouri Valley, MAC, CAA, Atlantic 10 and Atlantic Sun schools.
112 players signed with colleges that made this year’s NCAA Championship.
| The colleges that recruited the most PG National Players
Colleges with at least two players signed
North Carolina – 11 players
University of Florida – 10 players
Southern Cal – 7
San Diego - 6
Arizona State - 5
Ole Miss – 5
Miami - 5
Oklahoma State – 5
San Diego State – 5
Vanderbilt - 5
Virginia – 5
Wake Forest – 5
Arizona – 4
Auburn - 4
Clemson – 4
Georgia – 4
LSU - 4
North Carolina State – 4
Oregon – 4
Oregon State – 4
UCLA - 4
Florida State – 3
Georgia Tech – 3
Nebraska – 3
Oklahoma - 3
South Carolina - 3
Stanford – 3
Tennessee - 3
Texas – 3
Alabama – 2
East Carolina - 2
Georgia Southern - 2
Kentucky – 2
Mississippi State - 2
Texas A&M – 2
Louisville – 2
Cal St Fullerton – 2
Long Beach State – 2
Missouri - 2
UC Irvine – 2
Central Florida – 2
Tulane – 2
UNLV – 2
Wichita State – 2 |
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Exactly 101 players were graded a 10 at the 2008 PG National.
5 players were graded an 8
18 players were graded an 8.5
43 players were graded a 9
67 players were graded a 9.5
23 of the top 27 ranked players were at the 2008 PG National
69 of the top 100 were at the 2008 PG National
112 of the top 200
155 of the top 300
180 of the top 400
190 of the top 500
203 of the top 600
217 of the top 1,000.
One unranked player Levi Michael, left high school early to start his college career at UNC.
Two players were free agents and therefore are ineligible to enter the rankings.
Four players were 2010 grads and all four are ranked in the top 50 for the 2010 class.
The 2009 Perfect Game National Showcase will be held in the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN . June 11-14th. This year Perfect Game will also hold a junior national for the very best 2011 players in the nation. The Junior National will also be in the Metrodome June 14-15. This was done because of the large number of top college programs requesting it.