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Under Armour Southeast Championships - Roster & Itinerary

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

2012 Under Armour Southeast Championships
June 6-12, 2012
Jupiter, FL - Roger Dean Sports Complex

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LINKS

Tournament Information

Tournament Rules

Official Tourament Schedule
- To be published 4-5 days prior to start of tournament

Directions to Roger Dean Complex

Roger Dean Complex Map (PDF)
- June 6-7 practices will be on CARDINALS fields (clover at top center right in picture above)
- June 8-12 tournament games will be on MARLINS fields (clover at far left in picture above)

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HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

DoubleTree Hotel Palm Beach Gardens
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-2260

Click link above for directions and other hotel info

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ROSTER

Last updated 5/14 @ 12:06 pm

Baseball Factory (Navy Blue Jersey)
Coaches: Mike Murray, Justin Walker, TBA
2	Darian Alston	2B	Jonesboro, GA
11	Blake Coolidge	RHP/OF	Great Falls, VA
4	Brody Creppel	C/OF	Maringouin, LA
13	Caleb Dodge	1B	Callaway, NE
15	Jonathan Flores	OF/RHP	Miramar, FL
10	Will Golsan	SS/RHP	Columbus, MS
8	Ryan Hendrix	RHP/SS	Livingston, TX
6	Marshal Kiessling	C/RHP	Humelstown, PA
14	Josh Knopf	RHP/3B	Easton, CT
9	Parker Moman	C	Ashford, AL
7	Cale O'Donnell	RHP/3B	Fort Collins, CO
12	David Peterson	1B/LHP	Denver, CO
5	Philip Scott	OF	Paulsboro, NJ
3	Taylor Stafford	OF/LHP	Columubs, MS

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ITINERARY

Last updated 5/14 @ 1:37 pm

WEDNESDAY, June 6

Morning	Players arrive at airport or with parents	-
1:00 pm	Player registration begins	DoubleTree Hotel Main Lobby
2:00 pm	Welcome Meeting (for players & parents)	DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom TBA
3:00 pm	Defensive Workout / Batting Practice	Cardinals TBA

THURSDAY, June 7

9:00 am	Practice / Workout	Cardinals TBA
12:00 pm	Lunch	-
1:00 pm	Practice / Workout	Cardinals TBA

FRIDAY, June 8

Tournament pool play game(s) TBA
Practice / Instructional Workout TBA

SATURDAY, June 9

Tournament pool play game(s) TBA
Practice / Instructional Workout TBA

SUNDAY, June 10

Tournament pool play game(s) TBA
Practice / Instructional Workout TBA

* Tournament seeding and Monday game schedule will be posted upon completion of all Sunday tournament games (approx 11pm).

MONDAY, June 11

Single elimination championship round play (seeds 1 - 9) & consolation games (seeds 10 - 35) begins. Schedule based on pool play seeding.

Tournament championship round or consolation game(s) TBA
Practice / Instructional Workout TBA

TUESDAY, June 12

Championship round play continues. Schedule based on Monday game results.

Tournament championship round or consolation game(s) TBA
Practice / Instructional Workout TBA
Camp dismissal based on Monday & Tuesday game results, approx 12:00 to 1:00pm

High Expectations: The Journey of a Ballplayer

Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Mac Seibert, IV is no stranger to high expectations. Mac IV plays for one of the most storied high school programs in the country at Tate High School, led by Head Coach Greg Blackmon. Tate High School is home to Major League Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton and All-Star infielders Jay Bell and Travis Fryman. Fryman, current Infield Coordinator with the Cleveland Indians, spent the off-season working with the team that also includes his son Mason. Mac IV is quick to credit Travis Fryman with his improvement as an infielder, stating “Coach Travis spent a great deal of time working with our team over the winter and really helped me improve."

Aside from the storied history of his high school program, perhaps the highest expectations come from within Mac's own home. His father, Mac Seibert, III, serves as the New York Mets Mid-West Crosschecker. When asked about his son, Mac said, "He has some God given ability (referring to Mac IV) and I would love to see him, as I do with all players, maximize this ability both on and off the field."

My first opportunity to see Mac IV or “Little Mac” as he became known to us was at the home field of the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League roughly seven years ago. Mac Seibert III was a consultant for Baseball Factory and at that time scouting for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was in the Cape to scout some of the top college prospects for the following year's draft and agreed to spend some time working with our group. Mac IV was along with his father for the day and actually participated in several of the drills with the infielders. Even as a youngster of only 11-years-old, he more than held his own with the high school players. During this brief glimpse I could not only tell how much he enjoyed the game, but also the level of dedication he brought to the field and his raw ability. Little did I know just how hard he would work and what an outstanding player he would become.

We were fortunate to see Mac IV again at the 2010 Team One South event and briefly in the Team One Futures Game that fall. He was a solid player by then, but in the time since has really elevated his game to another level. Although area scouts are well aware of him, Mac IV remains somewhat under the radar on the national scene. The Seibert family isn't a boastful group and it’s a testament to them that they prefer to let Mac IV's production and tools speak for themselves. There are no favors called in based on the last name. Mac IV has earned everything he has achieved and reinforced that there are no short cuts to being a great player.

This season Mac IV has helped lead Tate High School to a 22-5 record and a trip to the state playoffs. During the first two rounds of the district playoff last week, Mac IV lifted the Aggies with a 3R homerun in a 5-0 win over Washington and a 3-RBI double in the first inning to set the tone in an 11-1 pounding of Escambia. On the season, Seibert is hitting .316 with seven doubles, two home runs, 22 RBI’s and ten stolen bases. We'll see over the next few weeks if he can duplicate the State Championship that his father helped win for Tate in 1984.

After gaining the interest of numerous college programs, Mac IV ultimately committed to play at Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi. When asked how he felt about Mac IV joining his program, Coach Chris Curry said, "He (Mac) is a guy we have followed for a while now and feel fortunate to have him join our program. He is a legitimate middle of the order type bat." With word continuing to spread on Mac IV’s ability, several four-year schools recently made the trip to Pensacola to scout the senior firsthand. Along with the Division I schools in the crowd there were also several Major League scouts. His solid right-handed bat with flashes of power, combined with soft hands, range and arm strength to defend at high levels, makes him an appealing young player.

Next month Mac IV should have quite a choice to make between professional baseball, a four-year school or Meridian CC. He can't go wrong with any of them and with his grounded upbringing, outstanding work ethic and pure baseball ability, there is no doubt he will be successful wherever he chooses to play. We are excited for the bright future in store for the young prospect and would like to congratulate Mac IV on Building His Way to Greatness!

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Do you want to Build Your Way to Greatness? Get started at an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout. Your chance to be selected for an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Team, Training Event or Team One Showcase starts here.

Factory Players: Rochester, NY

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Monroe Community College Baseball Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Gabe Levanti| C | 5’10/180 | Baldwinsville (NY) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Mike D’Eletto| SS/RHP | 5’11/185 | Wayne Central (NY) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Ashburn, VA

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Broad Run HS Baseball Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Matt Davis| SS | 5’10/165 | Cumberland Valley (PA) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Marc Jimenez| 3B | 6’3/205 | Osbourn Park (VA) HS | 2014
Corey Phillips| C/OF | 5’9/150 | Bishop Ireton (VA) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Adrian, MI

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Adrian College Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Ethan Wiskur| C/RHP | 6’4/200 | Powers Catholic-Flint (MI) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Bradley Schaenzer| LHP | 6’2/195 | Lake Orion (MI) HS | 2014

TOP PITCHER:
Bradley Schaenzer| LHP | 6’2/195 | Lake Orion (MI) HS | 2014
Collin Adams | LHP | 6’1/155 | Western Michigan Christian (MI) HS | 2014

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Providence, RI

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Rhode Island College Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Chris Hess| 3B | 6’1/185 | North Kingstown(RI) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Justin Bellinger| 1B/LHP | 6’6/230 | St. Sebastian's School (MA) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Justin Bellinger| 1B/LHP | 6’6/230 | St. Sebastian's School (MA) HS | 2014

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

McGuiggan Shines at Harvard after Building his Way to Greatness through Baseball Factory Program

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Baseball Factory would like to congratulate former player and current Harvard sophomore Jake McGuiggan on being named the Ivy League Baseball Player of the Week! Jake was a key component of Harvard’s week that saw the Crimson defeat Boston College and split a series against Yale. The shortstop was on fire, going 11 for 24 (.458 avg.) with three doubles, four runs, and four RBI’s. He also showed his speed on the bases, swiping two bags during the course of the week.

Jake has been a part of the Baseball Factory Program since being discovered at an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout in 2005. That same year Jake attended a Hitting Accelerated Training Weekend at Baseball Factory Headquarters. The following year Jake was selected for the Cape Cod Select Training & Competition. During the event in Cape Cod Jake received world class instruction while improving his skills. The next year Jake joined Baseball Factory’s Exclusive College Recruiting Program. He continued to work with Baseball Factory and improved his game throughout high school. From 2006 through 2008, Jake attended the Cape Cod Select Training & Competition, Omaha National World Series and Christmas Camp & Tournament multiple times with Baseball Factory.

Jake’s hard work, in combination with his outstanding performance throughout these events, led to a lot of interest from schools around the country. After a breakout 2008, Jake was invited to the 2009 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament in Tucson, Arizona. That spring Jake was finally ready to choose where he would play his college baseball. With Baseball Factory by his side, Jake selected Harvard University and as his most recent accomplishment shows, he is thriving in this environment.

Jake became the first Harvard player to win a weekly honor this season and was the first Harvard player to be named Player of the Week since April of 2010. Baseball Factory would like to once again congratulate Jake on this accomplishment and wish him the best of luck for a great rest of the season! Check out the video of Jake below from his 2009 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament.

Want to see how you can get discovered like Jake? Check out our upcoming events to see when an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout will be coming to a location near you!

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Baseball Factory Alum Pollock Records First MLB Hit

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Congrats to Baseball Factory alum A.J. Pollock on earning his first big league hit yesterday! A former player in the Baseball Factory Exclusive Program, A.J. worked closely with Baseball Factory’s recruiting staff as a standout athlete in high school. He attended numerous Baseball Factory events while enrolled in the program before utilizing a combination of hard work and talent, matched with expert advice from our college recruiting staff, to secure a spot on the Notre Dame roster. A.J. enjoyed a successful collegiate career at Notre Dame and following his junior year, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft.

A.J. made his MLB debut earlier this month against the Pirates, but yesterday will certainly rank as one of his top baseball experiences as he notched his first Major League hit. In the bottom of the eighth inning A.J. was called to pinch hit for Justin Upton. He connected on an offering from Phillies RHP Jose Contreras, lining a single into right field. Although the Phillies escaped the threat from the Diamondbacks in the inning, A.J. will surely note this as a memorable moment as he begins his big league career.

Check out the video below of A.J. as a high school standout! Baseball Factory would like to once again congratulate A.J. on getting the call to the big leagues and earning his first hit (Check out A.J.'s hit) of a promising young career. We wish him all the best and continued success!

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Want to Build Your Way To Greatness like A.J.? Take the first step and sign up for an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout.

Factory Players: Albuquerque, NM

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: La Cueva HS Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Glenn Sumter Jr.| OF | 5’7/140 | Rio Rancho (NM) HS | 2014
CalvynClatanoff| OF/LHP | 6’0/155 | Albuquerque Academy (NM) HS | 2014

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: St. David’s (Philadelphia), PA

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Eastern University Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Mac McCafferty| C | 6’3/210 | Lancaster Catholic (PA) HS | 2013
Chris Milillo| C | 6’1/205 | LaSalle College High School (PA) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Kolten Von Kiel| C | 6’4/215 | Home School(PA) HS | 2014
Marshal Kiesling| C/3B/RHP | 5’11/170 | Lower Dauphin (PA) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Robbie Ibarguen| C | 6’1/200 | Episcopal (PA) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Stockton, CA

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: San Joaquin Delta College Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Daniel Defazio| SS | 6’0/170 | California High(CA) HS | 2013
Ryan Schalch| 3B | 6’0/215 | San Marin (CA) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Tanner Ales| C | 6’0/195 | Oakridge (CA) HS | 2014
Adam Groesbeck| SS | 5’9/155 | Turlock (CA) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Bailey Wright| C | 6’1/190 | Linden (CA) HS | 2014

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Louisville, KY

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Pleasure Ridge HS Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Tanner Norton | C | 6’2/205 | Bishop Brossart(KY) HS | 2013
Stone Osborne | 3B/OF | 6’3/185 | Owen County (KY) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Zeke Pinkham| C | 6’1/170 | Elizabethtown (KY) HS | 2015
Corey Wells| OF | 6’1/165 | Lexington Catholic (KY) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Ryan Dills| RHP | 6’1/155 | Evansville North (IN) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Wesley Purcell| OF | 6’1/190 | Apollo (KY) HS | 2012
Evan Fraliex| 3B | 6’3/215 | Lexington Catholic (KY) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: North Richland Hills (Dallas), TX

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Premier Baseball Academy

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Cody Thomas| OF | 6’4/210 | Colleyville Heritage (TX) HS | 2013
Sheldon Neuse| RHP/SS | 6’0/175 | Keller Fossil Ridge (TX) HS | 2013
Lorenzo Lynch | 3B | 6’2/200 | Cedar Hill (TX) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Michael Higgins| C | 6’3/190 | Stillwater (OK) HS | 2014
Keegan Meyn| 1B/RHP | 6’3/180 | Yukon (OK) HS | 2015

TOP PITCHER:
Sheldon Neuse | RHP/SS | 6’0/175 | Keller Fossil Ridge (TX) HS | 2013
JavonRigsby| RHP/SS | 6’1/175 | Liberty Eylau(TX) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Cody Thomas | OF | 6’4/210 | Colleyville Heritage (TX) HS | 2013
Sheldon Neuse | RHP/SS | 6’0/175 | Keller Fossil Ridge (TX) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Former Baseball Factory Player, Dan Otero, Gets the Call tothe Majors

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

With acontinued emphasis on bullpen depth for the 2012 season, the San Francisco Giants decided to call up RHP Dan Otero. The 27-year-old Baseball Factory alum had a tremendous spring, posting a 0.90 ERA through nine relief appearances including three saves. Otero also earned the Giants 2012 Harry S. Jordan Award, given to a player in their first big league camp whose performance best portrays the Giants organization and spirit. Some of the former players that have won the award include standouts like Tim Lincecum and Pedro Feliz.

It has been a long road to the majors for Otero, but his dedication and hard work have paid off as he makes the transition to the big leagues. Before any of his accolades at the collegiate and minor league level, Otero was just another high school athlete with hopes to play at the next level.Otero joined the Baseball Factory as a junior in high school and as a result of his hard work through the Exclusive College Recruiting Program,college programs began to take notice. In addition, Otero earned a selection to the Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-American event his senior year. After a strong high school career Otero elected to attend Duke University, where he joined the Blue Devils for three seasons. During his junior year he led the team in wins (5) and ERA (2.20), but decided to transfer closer to his hometown of Coral Gables, FL for his senior season. He joined the University of South Florida in the Big East Conference, and led the team in strikeouts (87) and innings pitched (122) for the 2007 season.

In the midst of his collegiate career, Otero reached out to Baseball Factory for advice and information on the MLB Draft process. In addition to guidance from the staff, his hard work and impressive collegiate numbers paid off and the San Francisco Giants selected him in the 21st round of the 2007 first-year player draft. After five seasons in the Giants minor league system, Otero accumulated a 10-8 record with a 1.98 ERA and 86 saves. He also received three All-Star nominations during his time playing in the minors. This year the Giants decided to add him to the 40-man roster and Otero made his first career appearance on April 7, throwing two innings in a Giants 5-4 loss.

Baseball Factory would like to congratulate Dan Otero on getting the call to the majors! We wish him the best of luck and continued success at the big league level! Check out Dan's first performance in the Bigs. Watch the video of Dan below from his high school days and one of his many filmings he did with Baseball Factory.

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Former Baseball Factory Player, APU All-American, Gets the Call

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Facing various injuries to start the 2012 season,the Tampa Bay Rays have decided to call up their reigning Minor League Player of the Year Stephen Vogt. The 27-year-old was hot during Spring Training, posting a .323 average in 31 at bats, but was sent to Triple-A Durham earlier this spring to work on his catching, the position which the Rays felt he had the best chance to make the big league club. Until B.J. Upton (lower back) and Sam Fuld (wrist surgery) can return, Vogt will likely play a super utility role for the Rays. His ability to play outfield, first base and catch, combined with his potent bat, make him the Rays obvious choice for promotion.

Vogt’s journey to the big leagues has included a standout college career and additional development through the minor leagues. But before he was a four-time All-American in college and Minor League Player of the Year, he was ahigh school player aspiring to compete at the next level. Vogt joined the Baseball Factory in 2002 as a junior in high school. Through hard work and dedication, Vogt developed his game at numerous player development events. His hard work paid off and he earned two Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-American selections. Throughout the recruiting process Vogt utilized Baseball Factory’s Exclusive College Recruiting Staff along with the Baseball Factory Premium Video Program, and it paid off in a big way. Vogt received interest from numerous programs before graduating from Central Valley Christian High School in 2003, including the University of Richmond and Coastal Carolina. But it was Jeff Ishii (former recruiting coordinator at Azusa Pacific University, currently area scout for St. Louis Cardinals) who took notice of Vogt and recruited him to play at APU. Vogt went on to be a four-time All-American and hit over .400 during his college career.

The Tampa Bay Rays drafted Stephen in the 12th round of the 2007 amateur draft. Last year, his fifth in the Rays minor league system, Vogt hit 17 home runs between Double-A and Triple- A and was invited to the Rays Spring Training at the start of the season. However, both Vogt and the Rays expected his start to the season to be at Triple-A, with an outside chance of making the big league club as a catcher. According to manager Joe Maddon, although this was not the exact path they saw for Vogt, his bat was one of the most impressive they saw during Spring Training and at the Triple-A level, and the circumstances warranted a call-up.

Baseball Factory would like to congratulate Stephen on getting the call to the show! We wish him the best of luck and continued success at the big league level. Check out the video below of a workout Stephen went through in 2003.

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Factory Players: Costa Mesa, CA

Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
SeverianoRomo| SS/RHP | 6’1/165 | El Dorado (CA) HS | 2013
Nick Warren | C | 6’2/170 | Saugus(CA) HS | 2013
Chase Calabuig| OF | 5’10/165 | Capistrano Valley (CA) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Nick Tanner| LHP/OF| 6’0/170 | Trabuco Hills (CA) HS | 2013
Torin Goldstein| 2B | 6’3/180 | Beckman (CA) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Dylan Stowell| RHP | 6’1/175 | Capistrano Valley (CA) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Brad Anderson| 1B | 6’4/200 | Esperanza (CA) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Washington, PA

Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Burkett Sports Complex

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
JJ Bleday| LHP/OF | 6’1/160 | Titusville Area(PA) HS | 2017
Jake Jessell| C | 5’11/210 | Woodland Hills (PA) HS | 2016

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Brandon Nania| 3B | 5’11/205 | Franklin Regional (PA) HS | 2014
Matthew Rivera| SS | 5’4/135 | Delaware Valley (PA) HS | 2014

TOP PITCHER:
Jextin Pugh| RHP/1B | 6’3/225 | Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic (PA) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Round Rock, TX

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Dell Diamond

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Khevin Brewer| OF/1B | 6’0/220 | Ft. Bend Travis (TX) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Logan Kinder| OF| 5’9/180 | Rouse (TX) HS | 2013
Scott Politz| SS | 6’0/160 | St. Andrew's Episcopal (TX) HS | 2015

TOP PITCHER:
Ryan Hendrix| RHP | 6’3/170 | Big Sandy-Dallardsville (TX) HS | 2013
Trent Rosipal| LHP | 6’2/175 | Cedar Ridge (TX) HS | 2013
Isaac Hutto| RHP | 6’4/185 | Llano (TX) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Will Triebes| C | 5’10/180 | Pflugerville Hendrickson (TX) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Bartlett, TN

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Bartlett High School

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Cole Bordman| OF/RHP | 6’0/190 | Little Rock Catholic (AR) HS | 2013
Evan Michael| 3B/2B | 6’1/190 | Christian Brothers (TN) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Will Dunavan| C | 5’11/175 | Searcy (AR) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Matt Harford| LHP/1B | 6’3/190 | Harding Academy College Prep (TN) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

2012 Under Armour All-America Game Announced

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 2012 UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA BASEBALL GAME RETURNS TO WRIGLEY FIELD ON AUGUST 18TH

Final Roster of Top High School Baseball Players Will Be Showcased Live on MLB Network

Baltimore, MD – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) the Baltimore, MD-based leader in sports performance apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced that the 2012 Under Armour® All-America Baseball Game, powered by Baseball Factory, will be played at Wrigley Field on Saturday, August 18. This will mark the fifth year of the Under Armour All-America Game. The game will air live nationally on MLB Network and will showcase 36 of the best high school players, competing in an American vs. National team match-up. The players are selected by a committee of Baseball Factory scouts.

The Under Armour All-America Baseball Game is the culmination of a four-day baseball celebration, including a formal workout for Major League Baseball (MLB) scouts and a homerun derby.

“For five consecutive years, Under Armour has proudly supported the world’s most elite high school baseball players at the Under Armour All-America Game,” said Matt Mirchin, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Sports Marketing, Under Armour. “The brand is committed to making all athletes better and providing the next generation of exceptional baseball athletes with the platform and resources to evolve their talents, learn from some of baseball’s greatest pros, play at a historic venue like Wrigley Field and maximize their talent.”

“Baseball Factory is excited to join Under Armour for the fifth straight year in what has become the premier high school baseball game in the nation,’’ said Steve Sclafani, CEO and Founder, Baseball Factory. “With over 500 events worldwide, our scouts see thousands of high school players before selecting the best to play at Wrigley Field in the Under Armour All-America Game. For these rising young stars, playing at Wrigley Field and across the country on MLB Network is an opportunity for exposure on the national level that’s once-in-a-lifetime. As evident over the last five years, many of these talented players will go on to be selected in the first round of the 2013 amateur draft and we are excited to provide such a great opportunity again this year.”

While the roster for this year’s game is not finalized, the following players have been selected by Baseball Factory and have committed to participate in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game:

Willie Abreu – OF, 6-2, 185, Mater Academy, FL
Trey Ball – LHP/OF, 6-6, 170, New Castle High School, IN
Zack Collins – C/1B, 6-2, 210, American Heritage High School, FL
Thomas Hatch – RHP, 6-1, 205, Jenks High School, OK
Jeremy Martinez – C, 5-11, 195, Mater Dei High School, CA
Terry McClure – OF, 6-2, 185, Westlake High School, GA
Oscar Mercado – SS, 6-1, 170, Gaither High School, FL
Corey Ray – OF, 6-0, 175, Simeon High School, IL
Chris Rivera – SS, 6-0, 175, El Dorado High School, CA
Justin Williams – 3B/OF, 6-2, 205, Terrebonne High School, LA

Over the past three years, 91 of the 108 players from the Under Armour All-America Game were selected in the MLB Amateur Draft including 20 first round picks. Top players that went on to sign professional contracts include Bubba Starling (2011 No.5 Overall Pick, Kansas City Royals); Brandon Nimmo (2011 No.13 Overall Pick, New York Mets); Brian Goodwin (2011 No.34 Overall Pick, Washington Nationals); Jacob Anderson (2011 No.35 Overall Pick, Toronto Blue Jays); Dante Bichette, Jr., (2011 No.51 Overall Pick, New York Yankees); Hudson Boyd (2011 No.55 Overall Pick, Minnesota Twins); Jameson Taillon (2010 No.2 Overall Pick, Pittsburgh Pirates); Kellin Deglan (2010 No.22 Overall Pick, Texas Rangers); Donovan Tate (2009 No.3 Overall Pick, San Diego Padres); Zachary Wheeler (2009 No.6 Overall Pick, San Francisco Giants); Jacob Turner (2009 No.9 Overall Pick, Detroit Tigers) and Tyler Matzek (2009 No.11 Overall Pick, Colorado Rockies).

For more information on the 2012 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, powered by Baseball Factory, please visit www.baseballfactory.com/allamerica/2012.

About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.UA.com.

About Baseball Factory, Inc.
Baseball Factory provides baseball players nationwide with the very best instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and guidance. Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round advice and training so that they all can benefit from Baseball Factory's longstanding relationships in the baseball community. Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball in 2004. Team One Baseball provides exposure opportunities for the nation’s top high school players to come together and play in front of large amounts of scouts and college recruiters through the company’s showcase events. Together, Baseball Factory and Team One events have featured more than 270 players who have played or are currently playing in the Majors.

About MLB Network
MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, featuring the Emmy Award-winning MLB Tonight, live games, original programming, highlights, and insights and analysis from the best in the business, including Bob Costas, Peter Gammons, Al Leiter and Harold Reynolds. MLB Network debuted on January 1, 2009 as the largest launch in cable television history and is currently distributed in approximately 68 million cable, telco TV and satellite homes throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. For more information and to find MLB Network in your area, go to www.mlbnetwork.com.

CONTACTS:

Under Armour All-America Baseball Game:
Katy Fincham           Jennifer Schiller               John Maroon
Maroon PR       Maroon PR                  Maroon PR
Katy@MaroonPR.com                     Jennifer@MaroonPR.com           John@MaroonPR.com
443-864-4246           443-864-4246              443-864-4246

Baseball Factory:
Jason Budden
Jason@BaseballFactory.com
410-715-5080 ext. 108

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The Truth About Junior College Baseball

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

There has always been a myth surrounding Junior College baseball, in that it serves as a last resort for aspiring college players. This thought couldn't be further from the truth. Junior college baseball can serve as the perfect fit for some high school players. It all depends on each individual player's standing, both academically and athletically, and in many cases, a junior college will end up being an ideal fit for the player for his first two years of higher education.

A junior college might be an excellent place for a player to start if he needs to work on his academics. If a player is ineligible to play Division I, II, III or NAIA, a good junior college can serve as a stepping stone to help catapult the player's grades, so that he may be eligible for a different college program in the future. And while the player is working on improving his grades, he will have the opportunity to progress on the field as a member of the respective baseball program. Going to a junior college also helps a player to finish his prerequisites, so that he may decide on a major. Prerequisites are meant to give young students a chance to explore many different academic areas, so they will know what they want to concentrate on in their studies as they advance towards a degree. The junior college route may also be a good choice for players who, on an initial attempt, did not get accepted into a particular school of their choice. In other words, just because you are academically eligable does not mean that you will automatically be accepted to the particular school. It simply means that you can play baseball IF you are accepted. For example, you could have a 3.0 GPA and a 1050 on your SAT which would make you eligible to play baseball in college, but that wouldn't guarantee acceptance into an Ivy League school.

The junior college path may also prove to be ideal for a player if the player is not getting the attention that they want from four-year universities. If a player has aspirations to play Division I ball but is not being heavily recruited, then a junior college may help him develop his skills. A lot can happen in two years at a junior college. You can get bigger, stronger, and quicker, all of which may impress a DI coach who may not have recruited you initially. When players are not receiving the attention that they are hoping for, Junior College can be a very good route to take. A player also has a much better chance of improving if they are continually playing and working hard. Going to a four year university and sitting your first couple of years will not help your development as a baseball player. You certainly will get all the practice that you can, but it is the game type scenarios that define a player and help the player to truly mature.

Lastly, a player may choose to play at a junior college if they are interested in playing professionally. Players are eligible for the Major League Baseball draft out of high school. However, if a player attends a four-year university, they are not eligible for the draft again until after their junior year of college. If you attend a junior college, you are eligible for the draft after your first and second years. In other words, a player could conceivably be drafted three times before ever attending a four-year university, provided that the player doesn't sign any of the times that he has been drafted.

When all is considered, junior college is just another route to take to play college baseball and the option should never be overlooked. It may not initially seem like the best path for you as a player, but do not just dismiss this option without exploring it. Just as with NCAA baseball, there are divisions (I, II, II) within the junior college level and in fact, athletic scholarships are available at the Division I and II level of junior colleges. It is very important that all players investigate all opportunities available to them; there is no reason to limit yourself during this important part of your baseball career.

Things to remember when choosing a Junior College:

What division does the school play in?
History of program?
Number of games?
Percentage of players that move on to four-year schools?
Academics?
Housing?
Scholarships?
Facilities

Student-athletes can approach the college recruiting process in a number of ways based on their academic and athletic standing as well as their interests and goals. Baseball Factory's Exclusive Program can help players sort through the chaos and find the perfect path for them.

Factory Players: Plainview, TX

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Wayland Baptist University

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Blaine Prescott| 2B| 5’10/155 | Amarillo (TX) HS | 2013
Johnny Campos| SS | 5’7/155 | Odessa (TX) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Marc Rios| OF/RHP | 5’9/170 | Caprock(TX) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Bowie, MD

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Prince George's Stadium

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Michael Reed| OF| 6’3/185 | St Georges (MD) HS | 2013
Matthew McPhearson| OF | 5’10/170 | Riverdale Baptist (MD) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
JohnathanLucido| OF/1B | 6’1/195 | St. Paul's (MD) HS | 2013
Patrick Hisle| SS | 5’9/160 | Walt Whitman (MD) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Thomas Gambon| RHP | 6’1/195 | Georgetown Prep (MD) HS | 2013
Steven Ghiardi| RHP | 6’2/160 | Arundel (MD) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Jason King| OF | 5’9/170 | Gilman School (MD) HS | 2015

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Dominguez Hills, CA

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: California State University – Dominguez Hills

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
KJ Franklin| 3B | 6’1/220 | Gahr(CA) HS | 2013
Keon Seymour| OF | 6’1/185 | John Muir (CA) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Anders Schraer| OF | 6’3/195 | St. Francis (CA) HS | 2013
Clayton Hubbard| C | 5’10/180 | Granada Hills Charter (CA) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Dylan Mersola| SS | 5’11/170 | Burbank (CA) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Greensboro, NC

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Guilford College

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Donnie Sellers | OF | 5’11/175 | Westchester Country (NC) HS | 2014
Brant Williams| OF/1B | 6’4/190 | Northern Guilford (NC) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Jacob Willis| C | 6’0/185 | West Johnston (NC) HS | 2013
Jackson Gilliam| C | 6’1/190 | Bandys(NC) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
William Shepley| LHP/1B | 6’1/185 | Salisbury (NC) HS | 2012

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Chase Mitchell| 1B | 6’2/190 | North Davidson (NC) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Hightstown, NJ

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: The Peddie School

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Carlos Urena| OF/1B | 6’2/205 | Whitehall (PA) HS | 2012
DarlynBeato| SS/RHP | 5’11/150 | Wayne Tech (NJ) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Billy Riedel| C | 6’2/190 | Elwood John Glenn (NY) HS | 2013
John Izquierdo| SS | 5’11/175 | John Bowne (NY) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Colton Hock | RHP | 6’4/210 | Bloomsburg Area (PA) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
AkaashAgarwal| LHP/1B | 6’4/200 | The St. Paul's School (PA) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Yankees Spring Training Experience

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Yankees Spring Training Experience
March 9-11, 2012
St. Petersburg, FL

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LINKS / INFO

Event Information (PDF)

Magnuson Hotel - Marina Cove (headquartered hotel)
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Eckerd College Baseball Field (training facility)
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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ITINERARY

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

10:00 - 12:00 PM	Player registration in hotel lobby
12:00 - 12:30PM	Lunch and Welcome Meeting at hotel
12:45 - 1:00PM	Load vans for Eckerd College Baseball Field
1:00 - 5:00PM	On-field Training Session
5:00PM	Depart for hotel
5:30PM	Depart for dinner
6:45PM	Depart for Evening Workout
7:00 - 9:00PM	Warm-ups and Intersquad Game
9:00PM	Return to hotel
9:30 - 10:15PM	The 3 A's Presentation @ the Magnuson Hotel - parents encouraged to attend
11:00PM	Room Check

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

7:45AM	Depart for breakfast
9:00AM	Depart for Eckerd College
9:00 - 12:00PM	On-field Training Session
12:00 - 1:00PM	Lunch break (at the field)
1:00 - 5:00PM	On-field Training Session
5:00PM	Depart for hotel
5:45PM	Dinner at hotel
6:45PM	Depart for field
7:00 - 9:00PM	Warm up and Intersquad Game
9:00PM	Return to hotel
11:00PM	Room Check

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

6:40AM	Depart for Steinbrenner Field, Spring Training Home of the New York Yankees
7:000 - 8:00AM	Registration at Stadium
8:00 - 9:00AM	Breakfast at Yankees Pavillion
9:00 - 10:00AM	Autograph and Photo session with a current Yankees player
10:00AM	Depart for early batting practice
1:05PM	First pitch Yankees vs. Phillies
4:00PM	Return to hotel
4:15PM	Camp complete, Players released to parents

ROSTERS

NAVY \| Manager: Chad Felty
#	NAME	HOMETOWN	POS		YOG
13	Crim Gavin	Poplar Grove, IL	SS		2018
10	Gleissner Arick	Menomonee Falls, WI	RHP	OF	2016
11	Hamilton Nick	Surprise, AZ	OF	SS	2017
9	Hartzell Matthew	Front Royal, VA	2B	RHP	2017
8	Kanios Anthony	Wallingford, CT	C	3B	2016
14	Leighty Douglas	Scottdale, PA	1B	RHP	2016
2	Lifrieri Dillon	Wilton, CT	OF	SS	2018
15	Migliozzi Justin	Milford, CT	RHP	3B	2016
4	Mitchell Cody	Sarasota, FL	SS		2016
5	Richardson Jeffrey	Englewood, NJ	2B		2016
3	Santiago Jayden	Milwaukee, WI	RHP	OF	2017
7	Slad Jeremy	Morganville, NJ	C	OF	2016
1	Tomkinson Robbie	Sellersville, PA	1B	RHP	2017

GREY \| Manager: Joey Lake
#	NAME	HOMETOWN	POS		YOG
12	Libertino Miles	Chincoteague Island, VA	1B		2016
7	Molter Paul	Westport, CT	2B	RHP	2017
2	Osgood Ryan	Wilton, CT	OF	SS	2016
8	Prather TJ	Fort Myers, FL	OF	2B	2018
16	Ratti Alex	Rocky Hill, CT	RHP	1B	2016
1	Reap Colin	Scranton, PA	C		2017
14	Rodriguez Justin	Long Beach, NY	RHP	C	2017
9	Singewald Reid	Norwalk, CT	SS		2017
10	Taveras Justin	New York, NY	SS	2B	2016
15	Thornton Joseph	Chincoteague, VA	1B	RHP	2016
11	Timken Nick	Stonington, CT	3B	RHP	2017
4	Zayas Agustin	Thomaston, CT	RHP	2B	2016
3	Zentner Kevin	Fairfield, CT	OF		2017

* Last updated 3/6/12 @ 10AM EST, please note: itinerary and roster is still subject to change. You will be informed of any changes upon check-in on March 9.

Factory Players: Indianapolis, IN

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Decatur Central High School

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Kevin Rex| LHP/OF | 6’1/175 | Park Tudor (IN) HS | 2013
Jayden Jackson | C | 6’0/170 | Greenfield Central (IN) HS | 2013

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
GuiEarlywine| C | 5’6/145 | North Central (IN) HS | 2014
Curtis Wilson| LHP/OF | 6’3/205 | Anderson (IN) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Tyler Huth| RHP/1B | 6’7/225 | Northrop High (IN) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Andrew Ray| RHP/3B | 6’1/195 | Michigan City (IN) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Greenville, SC

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Fluor Field

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Logan Koch| C | 6’0/175 | South Mecklenburg (NC) HS | 2013
Dalton James| OF/RHP | 6’1/200 | Pisgah (NC) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
William Robbins| C | 6’2/170 | South Pointe (SC) HS | 2013
Seth Cunningham| OF/LHP | 6’1/160 | John Battle (VA) HS | 2014

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER:
Gabriel Marte| OF | 6’1/185 | West Orange (FL) HS | 2013
Ryan Luckadoo| C | 6’3/180 | Crest (NC) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule

Factory Players: Edmond, OK

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Oklahoma City University

For every Under Armour – Baseball Factory PVP & Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT:
Trevor Ezell | SS | 6’2/170 | Elgin (OK) HS | 2012
Cole Davis| C | 6’0/195 | Piedmont (OK) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:
Cameron Knight| C | 5’11/190 | Westmoore(OK) HS | 2013
Gustavo Escobar Jr.| OF/RHP | 5’11/175 | Yukon (OK) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER:
Mead Elam-Wauqua| LHP | 6’0/205 | Cache (OK) HS | 2013

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2012 Schedule