MEXICAN LEAGUES TRYOUTS IN JANUARY

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6 Showcase Evaluations

  1) Timed runs - You will be tested in real time movement: clocked from Home to 1st and Home to Home to evaluate speed on the base path.  

2) Arm strength - You will be radar tested and measured from Left Field to Home to record your Velocity and the Accuracy of your throw. 

3) Catchers – Pop times and accuracy are both important. You will be graded on pop time and ball throw accuracy.

4) Infielders - will field and throw from SS. You will be tested on Velocity and Accuracy of your throw and how clean you pick the ball. 

5) Batting practice – Swing mechanics as well as exit velocity will be evaluated

6) Pitching – Mechanics, Velocity, pitch control and location will all be evaluated 

Here are some important tips that can make a difference for you on “Showcase Day”

Please DO NOT attend a camp or showcase event if you are injured! Coaches at these events assume you are 100% healthy. It doesn’t help your cause to be evaluated when you have a slight hamstring pull, a sore arm or you just pitched a full game two days ago.

· You only get one chance to make a good first impression! Show up at the event on time (on time means be there early, shoes on, ready to perform). You don’t want to be rushed or be in a panic by arriving late. Be polite - use “Yes, sir” and “No, sir” when speaking to coaches and staff.

· Look like a player! Look sharp. Make sure you have positive body language. College coaches and Pro scouts typically aren’t impressed by multiple earrings, gaudy chains & necklaces, sloppy appearance, etc. Let your performance on the field be what they remember, and hustle at every opportunity!

· During the stretching/warm-up period, feel free to do more stretching if you need it. Do whatever you need to do to get yourself ready!

· During the Running Test, players may run according to alphabetical order or lowest number to highest number, etc. If you can see that you won’t be running for a while, make sure to keep yourself loose. Don’t just stand in line - it’s OK to jog around and keep moving.

Defensive Tips

· During the throwing segment, keep yourself loose if you are a player farther back in line. Some players do their throwing warm-up and then have to stand in line for 15-20 minutes waiting for their turn. It’s OK to grab a partner and make a few extra tosses to keep yourself warmed up. Just be ready when your name or number is called.

   Infielders : Coaches are evaluating how you field and transfer the ball, arm strength and the carry of the ball. Infielders will be making throws to 1st base, with first basemen making throws to 3rd base. Sometimes an event will have you make a few double plays. Infielders: you can expect to have a couple of grounders hit directly at you, then a ball or two to both your backhand and forehand sides. The last play will be a slow roller. Accuracy is a bonus.

Catchers : Coaches want to see your pop time a quick release and the drive to 2nd base.  They do want Accuracy in your throw to 2nd base. Many catchers try too hard to be quick with their release and end up with multiple balls dropped at home plate. Coaches notice this. Square it up and make a good throw.

 Outfielders:  Will make throws from LF to home, an infielder will usually be positioned as a relay man, but they won’t be cutting off your throws; he is there to line you up only . There’s nothing wrong with trying to dive for a ball during the throwing evaluation. The coach will hit balls you can handle, but they can make a mistake once in a while. Making a diving play is a bonus and coaches like to see the effort. At these events, many coaches would rather see you throw the ball at 85 mph in the dirt with one hop instead of throwing 75 mph and hitting the target.  

Pitchers: During the pitching evaluation, coaches and scouts are evaluating your velocity, movement, location and changing of speeds. They will watch your delivery mechanics, arm angle, alignment and more.

· Work on throwing low strikes with your fastball, mixing in your off-speed pitches. Show some command. 

· Don’t be afraid to “cut loose” with a couple of fastballs at the end!

Mental Tips: In everything you do, be conscious of body language! Never hang your head. Look confident! It’s OK to be nervous. Take a deep breath or two to slow things down and get yourself focused. Try not to worry about the things you can’t control like bad hops or a poorly hit ball. Slow down and do your best to take things “one pitch at a time”.

· Assume a coach is always watching you. Don’t be the player who leans against the fence talking to his girlfriend during a break in the action. Don’t be the player yelling at his mom to “get me a Gatorade!” Remember you only get one chance to make a good first impression!

 THE PREMIER  PRO BASEBALL SHOWCASE  

  WE SUPPLY THE OPPORTUNITY...YOU SUPPLY THE DRIVE

Gee, the last time we did this we put 75% of our players into pro leagues, 8 into AAA ball, into the Mets, Angels and Twins organizations, players to 6 countries...hmm, we seem to know what we're doing.

Our coaches have played pro baseball. They have coached college ball. They have made names for themselves. Been in SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. Been live on ESPN. Made history in the world of baseball. Pitched in all-star games and played with ex-major leaguers. They know what they are talking about and they're here to help YOU better your game.

Tanner Kiest - Minnesota Twins

Marty Anderson - NY Mets

Kida DeLaCruz -  Angels

Ryan Flores - Mexican League (AAA) and American Assn.

Ivan Villaescusa - Atlantic Lg

Scott Stetson - American Assn.

Austin Hoffman - Pecos Lg

Tomas Gutierrez - Pecos Lg

Adam Falcon - Pecos Lg

Cody Strayer - Pecos Lg

Jordan Van Atta - Pecos Lg

Gabe Douglas - Pecos Lg

Eli Roundtree - Pecos Lg

Leon Stimpson - Pecos Lg

RJ Fuhr - Intercounty Lg (CANADA)

Scott Stevens - LMB Beisbol Argentina

Demetrious Moorer - United Shore Lg

Brian Bilelo - United Shore Lg

Trey Hunt - Empire League

Daniel Arroyo - Thoroughbred League

Corey Slater - United Shore Lg

Nick Bozman - American Assn.

Zach Kirby - Pecos League

Scott Hoffman - Pecos League

Brian Reichstein - Intercounty Lg 

Luis Ortega - Pecos League

Abe Arias - Pecos League

Kyle Carter - Frontier League

Joba Farrell - United Shore Lg

Joe DeRoche-Duffin - Frontier Lg

Gilbert Guerra - Mexican League

Jordan Mejia - Mexican League

Austin Boyle - Mexican League

Evander Ledward - Australian Lg

Kyle Bogese - Mexican League

Adrian Valencia - Liga Norte de Mex

Jamal Williams - Australian Lg

Rich Ruff - Shikoku Island Lg (Japan)

Luis Ortega - Pecos League

DJ Carr - Pecos League

Austin Wilson - Pecos League

Trent Zaks - Frontier League

Adam Falcon - Frontier League

John Ascenzia - Frontier League

Slater Putland - Mexican Pacific Lg

Tyler Krobetzky - Australian Lg

Erik Van Tuyl - Pecos League