BASEBALL FACTORY NEWS

Omaha National World Series (Session 2): Rosters

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Session 2: June 22-27, 2013

Our event headquarters is Iowa Western Community College, one of the top junior college programs in the nation.
Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa - which is approximately 10 miles from
TD AMERITRADE Park in Omaha, Nebraska.

This event will provide players with a week of intense training, competitive game play, and unforgettable baseball experiences!

SITE INFORMATION

Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Interactive Campus Map & Directions
* PDF Campus Map

Saint Albert School
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Map and Directions

Lewis Central High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Map and Directions

TD Ameritrade Park
Home of the NCAA College World Series
1200 Mike Fahey Street
Omaha, NE 68102
* Directions

LINK TO ITINERARY

ROSTERS

Please note, rosters are still subject to change prior to the start of camp. Players will receive a finalized roster when checking in on 6/22.

(Last updated [DATE])

BRACKET 1						BRACKET 2

BRUINS (Light Blue Jersey) TEAM #2						BEAVERS (Orange Jersey) TEAM #10
Manager: TBA						Manager: TBA
1	Hines Nathan	SS	RHP	Beverly Hills, FL		1	Hughes Ryan	OF		South Jordan, UT
2	Kozlowski Brett	SS	2B	Warminster, PA		2	Moore Kelwin	2B		Houston, TX
3	Hernandez Gustavo Antonio	C		Beaumont, TX		3	Rossmiller Eben	C	IF	Everson, WA
4	Boehrns Collin	OF	RHP	Huron, SD		4	Lott Peyton	OF	RHP	Clovis, NM
5	Almquist Andrew	RHP	OF	Liberty Township, OH		5	White Tres	RHP	OF	Mountain Home, TX
6	Vincent Casey	2B	C	Rosharon, TX		6	Albin Cameron	RHP	SS	Pawcatuck, CT
7	Thul Alex	3B	RHP	Martinsville, NJ		7	Watt Cory	3B	OF	Asheville, NC
8	Julian Alex	3B	1B	Washington, NJ		8	Luedtke Matthew	RHP	3B	Brownsville, WI
9	Owen Austin	C	1B	Riverside, CA		9	Jason Michael	1B	LHP	Glocester, RI
10	Orton Eric	OF		Moncks Corner, SC		10	Melcher Cameron	C	OF	Kerrville, TX
11	Abraham Spencer	OF	1B	McLean, VA		11	Wood Alexander	OF	RHP	Tucson, AZ
12	Hood Christian	RHP	2B	Manchester, NH		12	Stokes Ronald	SS		National City, CA
13	Walczak Matthew	LHP	1B	Levittown, PA		17	Decuir Brent Jordan	1B		Port Allen, LA

DUCKS (Green Jersey) TEAM #3						BULLDOGS (Maroon Jersey) TEAM #6
Manager: TBA						Manager: TBA
1	Steele Tyler	LHP	OF	Kingsburg, CA		1	Clay Jacob	RHP	OF	Dallas, GA
2	Spizzirri Michael	2B	OF	Scottsdale, AZ		2	Martinez Gama	SS		Port Arthur, TX
3	Martin Colby	3B	RHP	Duncan, OK		3	Howard Robert	SS	RHP	Port Arthur, TX
4	Kalette Jake	SS		Stafford, CT		4	Petravicius Austin	OF		Riverview, MI
5	Wright Parker	RHP	2B	Cameron Park, CA		5	Robinson Lindsey	2B	SS	Timmonsville, SC
6	Naranjo Mike	3B	1B	Albuquerque, NM		6	Bowen DJ	3B		Muskegon, MI
7	Leise Brad	C	RHP	Omaha, NE		7	Baker Kyle	RHP	3B	Deputy, IN
8	Phelan Mike	C		Citrus Heights, CA		8	Muldoon Zach	C	RHP	Hot Springs, AR
9	Anderson Michael	SS	3B	Piqua, OH		9	Valdez III George	C	3B	Forney, TX
10	Dodd Nick	C	2B	Kingsburg, CA		10	Seymour Jr. Glenn	C		Norristown, PA
11	Pendleton Andre	OF		Penn Valley, PA		11	Roberts Jacob	OF	RHP	St. Leonard, MD
12	Picone John	OF	2B	Cortlandt Manor, NY		12	Kennison Payton	RHP	OF	Livermore, ME
13	Hutchinson Skyler	RHP	OF	Carrabelle, FL		13	Holub Aaron	1B		St. Francisville, LA
14	Peters Corey	1B	LHP	Hinton, IA		17	Howery Brock	1B	LHP	Omaha, NE

TAR HEELS (Navy Blue Jersey) TEAM #1						CARDINALS (Grey Jersey) TEAM #7
Manager: TBA						Manager: TBA
1	McCoy Rodney	OF		Clio, SC		1	Hunt Tristan	SS	RHP	Wolfe City, TX
2	Cole Jayson	2B	SS	Copperas Cove, TX		2	Vera Juan	2B		Uvalde, TX
3	Akbar Aaron	RHP	2B	West Windsor, NJ		3	Nutile Tyler	3B	RHP	Linwood, NJ
4	Davis Evan	OF	RHP	Falls Church, VA		4	Mullins Zach	OF	1B	Dyersburg, TN
5	Fletcher Kyle	LHP	OF	Monmouth, ME		5	Nelson Eddie	LHP	OF	Rock Falls, IL
6	Guzi Zach	SS	C	Pittsford, NY		6	Penix Jake	SS		Stockton, CA
7	Barksdale Taylor	SS		Bertram, TX		7	Fisher Alexander	3B		Edmond, OK
8	Pantoja Luis (#10)	RHP	3B	Santa Maria, CA		8	Harper Case	C	OF	Wills Point, TX
9	Prado Tim	3B	RHP	Levelland, TX		9	Wick James	C		Lake Forest, IL
10	Palmer Gryffan	C		Placentia, CA		10	Foster Jon	RHP	2B	Courtland, MS
11	Bourgeois Jason	OF	SS	Manchester, NH		11	Haynes III Paul	RHP	OF	Blackwood, NJ
12	Thornton Joseph	1B	RHP	Chincoteague, VA		12	Jones Austin	OF		Marks, MS
13	Corrales Anthony	1B	3B	Levelland, TX		13	Blevins Dustin	1B	RHP	San Tan Valley, AZ
14	Tobin James	C	OF	Owls Head, ME

TIGERS (Royal Blue Jersey) TEAM #5						COMMODORES (Vegas Gold Jersey) TEAM #8
Manager: TBA						Manager: TBA
1	Abela Nakashima Jeremy	SS	RHP	Mililani, HI		1	Hindman Kyle	SS		Atoka, TN
2	Timbreza Ronson	2B	OF	Kapolei, HI		2	Naranjo Aaron	2B	SS	Odem, TX
3	Grubbs Ta'Shawn	3B		Merrillville, IN		3	Smith Caine	3B	RHP	Central Point, OR
4	Griffin Trenton	LHP	OF	Lake Point, UT		4	Winkler Crew	OF		Roseville, CA
5	Moskow Bobby	OF		Basking Ridge, NJ		5	Friedman Benny	OF		Chicago, IL
6	Meeks Matthew	RHP	SS	Kite, GA		6	Hidalgo Jose	OF	LHP	Weston, FL
7	Fernando Jeremy	2B	SS	Southlake, TX		7	Graff Robert	RHP	SS	South Portland, ME
8	Schopp Stuart	3B	RHP	Chenoa, IL		8	Giangiulio Graham	2B	RHP	Glenmoore, PA
9	Wysong Brandon	1B	RHP	Bradford, OH		9	Hamilton Austin	LHP	1B	VANCOUVER, WA
10	Wukich Danny	C	2B	Irwin, PA		10	Bartelme Zachary	C	OF	EL Dorado Hills, CA
11	Gillihan Luke	RHP	OF	Batesville, AR	11	Rittenberry William	RHP	OF	Carthage, TX
12	Boardman Nicholas	OF		Cincinnati, OH	12	Ricks Trevor	3B		Como, MS
13	Phillips Alex	C		Van Alstyne, TX	13	Bach Ian	C	3B	Union, KY
17	Merritt Stephen	1B		Phoenix, AZ	17	Ashman Richard	1B		Bloomfield, NY

WOLFPACK (Red Jersey) TEAM #4					HOOSIERS (White Jersey) TEAM #9
Manager: TBA					Manager: TBA
1	Estill Grant	OF	2B	Forth Worth, TX	1	Hyde John Austin	LHP	OF	Houston, TX
2	Artz Jake	OF		Harrisburg, PA	2	Johnson Gage	2B	OF	Hazen, AR
3	Debrosse Chandler	SS	2B	New Bedford, MA	3	Jeary Trent	C	SS	Gretna, NE
4	Kutchey Garrett	OF	RHP	Midland, MI	4	Hord Austin	SS		Loris, SC
5	Leighton Jacob	RHP	OF	Madison, SD	5	Williams Ethan	2B	OF	Brandon, MS
6	Rogers Alex	SS	3B	Saluda, SC	6	Embs David	RHP	3B	San Antonio, TX
7	Gullikson Mitchell	SS	OF	Yankton, SD	7	Youngblood Jon	3B	RHP	Hot Springs, AR
8	Bertoncini Donovan	RHP	2B	Madera, CA	8	McGovern Kyle	1B		Pasadena, TX
9	Jenkens Jack	LHP	1B	Bel Air, MD	9	Buck, Jr Michael	OF		Cope, SC
10	Cobb Spencer	C		Downingtown, PA	10	Marconi Caleb	SS	RHP	Marion, AR
11	Hayes Jay	3B	1B	Altamonte Springs, FL	11	Howell Zach	OF	LHP	Gretna, NE
12	Nicholas Jimmy	3B	RHP	Clifton, VA	12	Davis Roger	RHP	1B	Lagrow, IN
13	Onstott Colton	C	RHP	Potter, NE	13	Meli Joe	C		Londonderry, NH

California Select Training (Ages 14-18) - Rosters & Itinerary

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Vanguard University
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

ROSTER

NAME	POS	YOG	HOMETOWN
Ashurst Cameron	LF RF	2016	Brawley, CA
Battest Alec	C	2016	Beulah, ND
Betts Dan	RHP 3B	2013	San Bruno, CA
Fitzsimmons Steven	OF LHP	2016	Golden Valley, MN
Gaucin Dakota	C RHP	2016	Gilroy, CA
Graham Pierre	RHP OF	2015	Hanalei, HI
Hatada Chase	RHP SS	2016	Rocklin, CA
Hogan Bailey	C	2015	Tabiona, UT
Hogan Stetson	SS	2013	Tabiona, UT
Lambert Jesse	RHP SS	2015	Santa Fe, NM
Martinez David	C	2014	Borrego Springs, CA
Paiz Xavier	C RHP	2016	George West, TX
Parpart Josh	SS C	2016	Phoenix, AZ
Peralta Aaron	C 2B	2016	San Antonio, TX
Perez Lorenzo	RHP SS	2014	El Monte, CA
Samora Isaac	SS	2016	Albuquerque, NM
Webb Stephen	2B RHP	2016	Arlington, TX
Wiler Nolan	3B C	2016	Bremerton, WA

ITINERARY

THURSDAY, JUNE 27	SATURDAY, JUNE 29
3:00 PM On-field meeting	8:30 AM Breakfast
3:20 PM Stretch/60-yard dash	9:30 AM Stretch
3:40 PM Intro to throwing program	9:45 AM Throwing Program
4:00 PM Water Break	10:00 AM Water Break
4:05 PM Individual Defense – Primary Positions	10:05 AM Individual Defense – Primary or Secondary Spots
4:45 PM Water Break	10:50 AM Water Break
4:50 PM Brief Hitting Chat	10:55 AM PFP
5:00 PM Offensive Cage Rotations	11:15 AM Baserunning angles / Speed and Agility
5:30 PM Wrap-up	11:35 AM Wrap-up
6:00 PM Dinner	12:00 PM Lunch
7:30 PM Hitting Video Review	1:00 PM Stretch
8:30 PM Opening Meeting	1:10 PM Getting swings loose in Cages
10:30 PM Curfew – Lights out	1:20 PM Set-up field for BP
	1:25 PM BP
FRIDAY, JUNE 28	1:55 PM Get legs loose
7:30 AM Breakfast	2:05PM Controlled Simulated Game
8:30 AM Stretch	4:00PM Review of Simulated Game / Instructional Simulated Game
8:50 AM Throwing Program	5:00 PM Wrap-up
9:05 AM Water Break	6:00 PM Dinner
9:10 AM Individual Defense – Primary Positions	7:30 PM Recruiting talk
9:50 AM Pop-up Priority	8:30 PM Pitchers Video Review
10:20 AM Water Break	10:30 PM Curfew Lights out
10:25 AM Cuts and Relays
10:55 AM Water Break	SUNDAY, JUNE 30
11:00 AM Intro to Baserunning	8:00 AM Breakfast
11:30 AM Wrap-up	9:00 AM Stretch
12:00 PM Lunch	9:15 AM Throwing program
1:00 PM Stretch	9:30 AM Water Break
1:10 PM Offensive Rotations (Cages)	9:35 AM 27 outs (Fungo)
1:55 PM Water Break	10:00 AM Water Break
2:00 PM Baserunning	10:05 AM Cages
2:30 PM Water Break	10:40 AM Water Break
2:35 PM Baserunning angles	10:45 AM Simulated Game (BP thrown)
2:50 PM Speed/Agility Intro	12:30 PM Conclude camp
3:10 PM Wrap-up
4:30 PM Bus departs for Dodgers Game
Meeting upon return & Curfew

2013 NCAA Men's College World Series Outlook

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Each year TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska plays host to college baseball’s biggest event when eight final teams compete in the NCAA Division I College World Series. Having battled through multiple series of competition against the best Division 1 baseball teams in the country, these teams have come a long way to reach the CWS. As play gets underway in Omaha, they’ll have just a few more steps to go before one team can call themselves National Champions.

The CWS officially kicked off on June 14^th with an opening day of celebrations. Games began play the day after, in double-elimination tournament format to determine the two teams who will advance to the best-out-of-three championship series. On June 24, these final two teams will face each other for the Championship; by June 26, there will be only one team left standing.

This year the final pool of eight includes: Mississippi State, Oregon State, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, NC State, UCLA, and LSU. Each team includes Baseball Factory alumni on their roster. Both LSU and Mississippi State have 10 or more alumni currently playing for them, accounting for about a third of their respective rosters. Among all eight teams, nearly one in every four players in this year’s CWS went through the Baseball Factory program.

Leading up to this year’s CWS, the tournament has been hyped as one of the more exciting years in college baseball. With the exception of UCLA, none of the eight teams were in Omaha last year, which goes to show how unpredictable the regional games can be. Any team has a chance at coming out on top at the end, regardless of their previous rank or reputation. Throughout the regionals a few Baseball Factory alumni really made an impact and entering the tournament Saturday, their teams will be counting on them to continue the success.

Even though this year marks Indiana’s first trip to Omaha in program history, they are considered by many as favorites to win the whole thing. They have been on fire throughout the playoffs, winning the Bloomington Regional and then going on to sweep Florida State in the Tallahassee Super Regional. Scott Donley, a Baseball Factory alumnus, is a leading force of Indiana’s explosive offense. Donley has started all but three of Indiana’s games this year, posting a .361 average throughout the season and driving in an incredible 59 runs through Monday. With his help, Indiana is going to be tough to beat.

The LSU Tigers are also a favorite to win here in Omaha, and two of their top players have come through Baseball Factory. JaCoby Jones has certainly made a name for himself at LSU. The 2009 Under Armour All-American earned Freshman All-American, Louisiana’s Freshman Player of the Year, Freshman All-SEC, and Freshman SEC Player of the Week in his first year as a Tiger. He continued his success and was most recently selected in the 3^rd round of MLB Draft by Pittsburgh. JaCoby has really heated up in the playoffs, making game changing plays for the Tigers, especially in the Super Regional series versus Oklahoma. Pitcher Aaron Nola, considered by many to be LSU’s ace, has also been an essential part of the LSU arsenal. In his freshman year at LSU last season, Nola was named All-SEC and Freshman First team All American. Nola threw a complete game four-hitter against Florida this past May, and then another complete game two-hitter against Oklahoma in one of his best performances of his college career.

Ty Moore, UCLA’s freshman outfielder is another notable alumnus of the Baseball Factory program. As a high school senior, Ty earned USA Today’s All-American honors at Mater Dei High School, with a .406 BA, 23 RBI’s, and 23 stolen bases. Ty was selected out of high school by the New York Yankees in the 2012 MLB Draft, but elected to join UCLA this year. Ty is one of the best freshmen UCLA has had in a long time and is expected to be a driving force in UCLA’s offensive in this year’s CWS.

Considered an underdog in this year’s tournament, Mississippi State defeated third ranked Virginia in the Super-Regionals to advance to Omaha. Among the 14 Baseball Factory alumni on the Bulldogs’ roster, infielder Adam Frazier has been racking up monstrous statistics all year including a .359 batting average on the season. He also has the most multiple-hit games out of anyone on the team, 33 in total. He has the second longest hitting streak and the second longest reached base streak, getting a hit in 13 straight games this season and reaching base 18 times in a row. Frazier will need to step up and perform if the Bulldogs want to compete in this tournament.

The College World Series promises to be an unpredictable battle between these eight teams in Omaha. Baseball Factory was once home to several of these athletes, as it is for many more who dream of making it to the College World Series one day. We are proud of all our former players and would like to congratulate them on earning the opportunity to compete for a National Title. While most fans are pulling for a specific team this June, we can sit back and enjoy the series, knowing that whoever the winning team is, there will be at least a few of our alumni celebrating a National Championship.

Click here for a complete list of Baseball Factory alumni competing in this year’s College World Series.

Baseball Factory Introduces Innovative Method for Baseball Development: Game Time Pressure Training

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Revolutionary training program recreates an environment that mirrors game-time situation for players to develop skills.

COLUMBIA, Md., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The leader in baseball player development and college guidance in the U.S. with over 300 alums in the Major Leagues including CC Sabathia, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder, David Wright, and Roy Halladay, Baseball Factory, has created Game Time Pressure Training (GTPT) an innovative training program which provides a simulated environment for players to practice and train in a game-time situation.

Founded in 1994 to train players and educate them on the college recruiting process, Baseball Factory teamed up with James E. Driskell, Ph.D., one of the leading researchers for NASA and the U.S. Navy, who has more than 20 years of research experience in stress and human performance, to research and develop the GTPT simulation, which allows a baseball player to interactively practice in a game time situation. Designed by Baseball Factory Founder and CEO, Steve Sclafani, GTPT offers players a training experience and a basis from which to improve.

"The goal of Game Time Pressure Training is to help players overcome game-time stressors so their true ability can come out and they can enjoy playing the game they love to the fullest extent," said Sclafani, Baseball Factory Founder and CEO. "The only way to accomplish this was to put players 'in-game' and get them accustomed to the sights, sounds and emotions of a real game."

Through a study of 45 participants, ages 7-17, Dr. Driskell found that stress can be a proven factor that affects batting performance. The findings, which are published in "Stressors in Youth Batting Performance," co-authored by Sclafani and Driskell, identify five key stressors that affect batting performance: performance pressure, competition demands, time pressure, task load, and noise.

Specifically about these stressors, the study found:

83% of players report performance pressure is often or sometimes a problem in affecting their batting performance
73% of players report that competition pressure (importance of game, pressure to perform well against top competition) affected their batting performance
69% of players report that game time pressure (being rushed to perform, fast pace of opponent's pitches, dealing with quick pitching) affected their batting performance
58% of players report task overload (having to simultaneously deal with the pressure of the day, opposing pressure, crowd, coaches' directions, etc) affected their batting performance

With these results and Dr. Driskell's extensive experience research in mind, GTPT was created. The technology is a multi-step process that helps to simulate the environment of an actual game. The training is comprised of the following four key elements which are incorporated into the published "Game Time Pressure Training Manual" (co-authored by Sclafani and Driskell):

Vision Training
Balance
Skill Development
Game Time Pressure Training/Simulation/Live At-Bats

GTPT technology uses a combination of sight and sound to develop a virtual situation for the player during practice. This allows the player to practice with the same distractions he may experience during the game, and thus gives him an edge up over the opponent.

Mark DeRosa, 13-year MLB veteran and current MLB player for the Toronto Blue Jays, is just one example of the many skilled players who believe this technology has a great potential to change baseball training.

"What Baseball Factory has created with its Game Time Pressure Training program is unparalleled," said DeRosa who went through the GTPT simulation. "Being able to practice in the right conditions so you can perform when the game is on the line is invaluable. It will go a long way in preparing players to have success at higher levels when the pressure mounts and being able to seize the moment and slow the game down."

GTPT's innovative characteristics can change the future of baseball training. Baseball Factory's mission is the produce the best possible player who can play to his/her full potential in any situation.

About Baseball Factory

Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players with world-class instruction and life-changing experiences, which when combined, lead to future success both on and off the field. Baseball Factory holds over 600 events nationwide for players age 8-18. Events are held in 45 states and 150 cities each year. The company prides itself on giving families an unbiased assessment of where the player stand against other players nationwide. Baseball Factory events have featured more than 320 players who have played or are currently playing in the Majors and over 40,000 players have gone on to play at the college level. 98% of Division I, 70% of Division II and 60% of Division III programs have at least one Baseball Factory alumnus on their roster. Learn more about Baseball Factory and GTPT at www.baseballfactory.com.

17U USA Baseball 17U Championships - Roster & Itinerary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

SpringHill Suites Hotel
7810 West Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85039

Inside Pitch (practice site)
1125 W. Pinnacle Peak, Bldg #4
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Willow Canyon High School (practice site)
17901 W Lundberg Street
Surprise, AZ 85388

Peoria Sports Complex
16101 North 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ

Goodyear Sports Complex
1933 South Ballpark Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338

ROSTERS

#	NAME	POSITION	YOG	HOMETOWN
10	Beyel, Blake	2B RHP	2016	Rockledge, FL
1	Blain, Bailey	OF RHP	2014	Odessa, TX
11	Crummer, Josh	1B	2014	Great Falls, VA
4	Dane, Derek	C	2014	Dime Box, TX
12	Franklin, Austin	RHP OF	2016	Florala, AL
13	Gonzales, Bradley	RHP 3B	2015	Tucson, AZ
15	Greenough, Cameron	RHP OF	2014	Foster City, CA
5	Hodges, Matt	OF LHP	2015	Tampa, FL
2	Jones, Blake	SS 2B	2014	Bellevue, WA
6	Lane, Jake	SS	2015	Manhattan Beach, CA
3	Roach, Trey	C 3B	2016	Argyle, TX
8	Salazar, Brandon	SS RHP	2014	Fountain, CO
9	Studstill, Mason	RHP 3B	2016	Titusville, FL
17	Wilkey, Tanner	RHP 1B	2015	Longmont, CO

ITINERARY

Friday, June 21
Morning	Players traveling alone will be picked up	PHX Airport
12:00PM	Registration/ Check- In	SpringHill Suites Lobby
1:00PM	Staff Introductions/ Welcome Meeting	SpringHill Suites Lobby
1:30PM	Team Workout	Hidden Medows Park
3:00PM	Vans depart for USA Youth National Testing	Peoria Sports Compex (Padres)
3:45PM	USA Youth National Testing ( 60 Yard & INF/OF)	Peoria Sports Complex (Padres)
4:45PM	Vans Depart for Indoor Cage workout	Inside Pitch Training Facility
5:30PM	Cage Workout	Inside Pitch Training Facility
7:00PM	Dinner	TBA

Saturday, June 22
8:30AM	Breakfast	SpringHill Suites
9:45AM	Depart for Game	Peoria Sports Complex (Padres)
11:00AM	Game vs. Placentia Mustangs- Grey	Padres Field #5
1:00PM	Lunch	TBA
3:00PM	Depart for Game	Goodyear Sports Complex
5:00PM	Game vs. 520 Elite	Indians Field # 6
8:00PM	Dinner	TBA

Sunday, June 23
8:30AM	Breakfast	SpringHill Suites
9:30AM	Depart for Cage Workout	Inside Pitch Training Facility
10:00AM	Cage Workout	Inside Pitch Training Facility
12:00PM	Lunch	TBA
2:00PM	Game vs. San Diego Gamers- Blue	Goodyear Complex- Reds Field 6
6:45PM	Depart for Recruiting Seminar Dinner	Buca di Beppo
7:00PM	Recruiting Seminar/ Dinner	Buca di Beppo
10:00PM	New Schedule Announced for Monday/Tuesday Games	SpringHill Suites Lobby

Monday June 24 & Tuesday June 25
	Events TBA based on re-seeding

Wednesday, June 26
TBD	We will schedule practice around any make-up games	Willow Canyon HS

Thursday June 27 & Friday June 28
	Championship Round 1&2- Possible 2 games
	Consolation Round - One Game per Team

Omaha National World Series (Session 2): Itinerary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Session 2: June 22-27, 2013

Lewis Central High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Map and Directions

TD Ameritrade Park
Home of the NCAA College World Series
1200 Mike Fahey Street
Omaha, NE 68102
* Directions

LINK TO ROSTERS

ITINERARY

Listed below are general meal, game, and meeting times. Teams that are not playing a game will be going through on-field instruction at IWCC Baseball Field. Please note, itinerary is still subject to change. Players will receive a finalized itinerary when checking in on the 15th that will be specific to his team and will include more detailed times and rotations.

(Last updated [DATE])

Saturday, June 22, 2013
12:00 - 2:00 PM	Check-in/Registration	IWCC - Reiver Suites
TEAMS 6-10	TEAMS 6-10 2:45pm - Report to Baseball Field 3:00pm - Quick Stretch 3:15pm - Rotations 5:45pm - Report to Gym 6:00pm - Position Group Meetings (P, C, INF, OF) 6:45pm - Dinner	IWCC Baseball Field
TEAMS 1-5	TEAMS 1-5 3:15pm - Report to Gym 3:30pm - Position Group Meetings (P, C, INF, OF) 4:15pm - Report to Baseball Field 4:30pm - Stretch & Speed / Agility 5:10pm - Rotations 7:15pm - Dinner	IWCC Complex
8:30 PM	Opening Meeting - ALL PLAYERS, parents encouraged to attend	IWCC - Arts Center
10:30 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Sunday, June 23, 2013
7:00 AM	Breakfast Opens (7:00 - 8:30am)	Dining Hall
8:30 AM	TEAMS 5-10 8:30am: Stretch 8:50am - 12:20pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
9:30 AM	GAME: Tar Heels (1) vs. Bruins (2) * Lunch upon return	Lewis Central
9:30 AM	Hitting Video Review: Ducks (3) & Wolfpack (4)	Suites Lobby
11:45 AM	GAME: Ducks (3) vs. Wolfpack (4) * Box lunches prior to game	Lewis Central
12:15 PM	Hitting Video Review: Tar Heels (1) & Bruins (2)	Suites Lobby
12:30 PM	Lunch (Teams 5-10)	Dining Hall
1:30 PM	TEAMS 1, 2, 9, 10 College Recruiting Seminar * Parents encouraged to attend	Looft Hall
2:00 PM	GAME: Bulldogs (6) vs. Tigers (5)	St. Albert
2:00 PM	Hitting Video Review: Cardinals (7) & Commodores (8)	Suites Lobby
2:45 PM	TEAMS 1-4 2:45pm: Stretch 3:00 - 6:30pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
4:15 PM	GAME: Cardinals (7) vs. Commodores (8)	St. Albert
4:15 PM	Hitting Video Review: Hoosiers (9) & Beavers (10)	Suites Lobby
5:30 PM	Hitting Video Review: Tigers (5) & Bulldogs (6)	Suites Lobby
5:45 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM	Dinner (Teams 9-10) Dinner (Teams 7-8) Dinner (Teams 1-6)	Dining Hall
7:00 PM	GAME: Hoosiers (9) vs. Beavers (10)	St. Albert
8:00 PM	TEAMS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 College Recruiting Seminar * Parents encouraged to attend	Looft Hall
10:30 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Monday, June 24, 2013
7:00 AM	Breakfast Opens (7:00 - 8:30am)	Dining Hall
9:00 AM	GAME: Ducks (3) vs. Tar Heels (1)	St. Albert
9:30 AM	GAME: Tigers (5) vs. Bruins (2)	Lewis Central
11:15 AM	GAME: Wolfpack (4) vs. Hoosiers (9)	St. Albert
11:30 AM	Lunch 11:30am - 12:45pm (Teams 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)	Cafeteria
1:00 PM	GAME: Commodores (8) vs. Bulldogs (6)	Lewis Central
1:15 PM	Lunch (Teams 4, 9) - upon return to campus after game	Cafeteria
1:30 PM	GAME: Beavers (10) vs. Cardinals (7)	St. Albert
4:30 PM	Depart for College World Series * Dinner provided on buses * Meeting at suites upon return	Suites
TBA	CURFEW (Approx 30 minutes after return from CWS)	IN YOUR ROOM

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
7:00 AM	Breakfast Opens (7:00 - 8:30am)	Dining Hall
8:30 AM	TEAMS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 8:30am: Stretch 8:50am - 12:20pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
9:30 AM	GAME: Commodores (8) v Beavers (10) * Lunch upon return	St. Albert
9:30 AM	Hitting Video Review: Bruins (2) & Cardinals (7)	Suites Lobby
11:45 AM	GAME: Bruins (2) v Cardinals (7) * Box lunches prior to game	St. Albert
12:15 PM	Hitting Video Review: Commodores (8) & Beavers (10)	Suites Lobby
12:30 PM	Lunch (Teams 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)	Dining Hall
2:00 PM	GAME: Tar Heels (1) v Wolfpack (4)	St. Albert
2:00 PM	Hitting Video Review: Bulldogs (6) & Hoosiers (9)
2:45 PM	TEAMS 2, 7, 8, 10 2:45pm: Stretch 3:00 - 6:30pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
4:15 PM	GAME: Bulldogs (6) v Hoosiers (9)	Lewis Central
4:15 PM	Hitting Video Review: Ducks (3) & Tigers (5)	Suites Lobby
5:30 PM	Hitting Video Review: Tar Heels (1) & Wolfpack (4)	Suites Lobby
5:45 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM	Dinner (Teams 3, 5) Dinner (Teams 6, 9) Dinner (Teams 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10)	Dining Hall
7:00 PM	GAME: Tigers (5) vs. Ducks (3)	Lewis Central
8:00 PM	Optional Hitting / Open Cages (8:00 - 9:00pm)	Gym
10:30 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
7:00 AM	Breakfast Opens (7:00 - 8:30am)	Dining Hall
8:30 AM	TEAMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 8:30am: Stretch 8:50am - 12:20pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
9:30 AM	GAME: Cardinals (7) vs. Hoosiers (9)...Flip for home team * Lunch upon return	St. Albert
11:45 AM	GAME: Beavers (10) vs. Bulldogs (6)...Bulldogs are home team * Box lunches prior to game	St. Albert
12:30 PM	Lunch (Teams 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)	Dining Hall
2:00 PM	GAME: Ducks (3) vs. Commodores (8)...Flip for home team	St. Albert
2:45 PM	TEAMS 6, 7, 9, 10 2:45pm: Stretch 3:00 - 6:30pm: Instructional Rotations	IWCC Baseball Field
4:15 PM	GAME: Tar Heels (1) vs. Tigers (5)...Flip for home team	Lewis Central
5:45 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM	Dinner (Teams 2, 4) Dinner (Teams 1, 5) Dinner (Teams 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)	Dining Hall
7:00 PM	GAME: Bruins (2) vs. Wolfpack (4)...Flip for home team	Lewis Central
8:00 PM	Optional Hitting / Open Cages (8:00 - 9:00pm)	Gym
* * SEEDINGS & MATCHUPS FOR 6/27 GAMES will be announced via text message approx 9:30pm * * ^ ^ PLAYERS TRAVELING WITHOUT PARENTS meet with BF staff in suites lobby between 8:00 - 9:30pm ^ ^
10:30 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:30 AM	Breakfast Opens (6:30 - 8:00am)	Dining Hall
8:00 AM	9th Place Game	Lewis Central
8:00 AM	7th Place Game	St. Albert
10:00 AM	5th Place Game	Lewis Central
10:00 AM	3rd Place Game	St. Albert
10:15 AM	Championship Game	IWCC Baseball Field
Afternoon	Buses depart for airport (for players traveling alone) * Bus departure times based on flight departure times * Players traveling alone will receive bus time Weds 6/26 evening	Reiver Suites

307 Baseball Factory Alumni Selected in 2013 MLB Amateur Draft

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

By the conclusion of the 40^th round of the 2013 MLB First Year Player Draft, a total of 307 Baseball Factory alumni had been selected by Major League teams. While some will continue playing at the next level collegiately, many will elect to join professional baseball. This year the first 10 rounds included 99 Baseball Factory alumni; 17 selected in the 1^st round, 15 in the 2^nd round, 4 from the compensatory and supplemental rounds, and 13 in the 3^rd round.

From former Under Armour All-Americans, to Premium Video Program (PVP) participants and Player Development alumni, our college and high school players accounted for 25% of the total number of players selected in the 2013 MLB Draft.

Baseball Factory would like to congratulate all of our alumni that were selected in this year’s MLB Draft and we wish them the best of luck as they Build Their Way to Greatness at the next level!

Conversations with College Coaches: Marymount University

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Baseball Factory is privileged to work with programs from every level of college baseball. We strive to educate and guide our players when it comes to choosing the right school. The more information a player knows about a school, coach and program, the better. Dan Mooney had the chance to sit down with Frank Leoni, the Head Coach at Marymount University. In 2012, Marymout hired Coach Leoni, who had coaching stops at Rhode Island and William & Mary, as the baseball program's first head coach. Marymount is a Division III program in the Capital Athletic Conference. Find out what Coach Leoni had to say about his mentors, the importance of video and what he looks for in a recruit.

1. How long have you been coaching? How long at Marymount University?

I’ve been a head coach for over 20 years, having first held the position when I was 23. For 13 years, I was the head coach at my alma mater, the University of Rhode Island. For the past seven years, I was the head coach at the College of William & Mary. I became the first ever head coach at Marymount on October 1, 2012.

2. Who are some of your mentors or coaches that you look up to?

I have been fortunate to have played for and to learn from some of the finest coaches in baseball. Retired legends Bob Wells (Frostburg St) and Andy Baylock (UCONN) are two of the most influential coaches in my career.

3. What is the first thing about your school and program that you’d want a recruit to know about?

We are serious about building a program that can compete at the DIII national level. The expectation from day one will be that everyone in the program will work toward accomplishing this goal!

4. What qualities do you look for in a prospect on the field? Off the field?

On the field, I’m drawn to athletic players and true baseball players. I love hard-nosed guys that play the game the right way. Baseball needs to be very important to those I recruit. Off the field, I look for high character types. Our program requires academic accountability so we like serious students, even if they aren’t in the top of their class. Most importantly, I look for those that put team success before personal gain.

5. How has video helped your recruiting?

I like video and will use it to get a feel for a player’s skill set. Video is like an appetizer. It gives you a taste before the main course, which is seeing a player in person. In some cases, we’ll recruit based on video with recommendations from trusted sources.

6. Do you recruit from Junior Colleges?

Yes, most definitely. JC transfers are often important pieces to the team dynamic. At Marymount, we plan to have a significant JC presence as we start to build.

7. Can you break down your fall practice schedule? What will you try to accomplish?

The fall of 2013 is extremely important. We will try to acclimate a roster of 30+ players to our system through practices and scrimmages. We plan to practice 4 days per week for 4 weeks in the fall. In addition, we plan to have a structured strength training and conditioning program throughout the fall semester. During the winter off-season, we will also have a structured, voluntary program designed to improve each player’s baseball skill set.

8. Do you have a strength and conditioning coach?

I’m working on assembling a staff as we speak. Having a knowledgeable strength and conditioning coach is a top priority for our program, as I firmly believe that improvement in this area is one of the most critical pieces to player development.

9. Anything planned for your facilities (upgrades, changes, etc.)?

These are exciting times for our brand new program at Marymount. Our University President played DI college baseball and our AD spent 17 years as an athletic administrator at Alabama. I believe we have the leadership in place to quickly establish Marymount as a successful baseball program. That said, our facility is one area that we plan to build the needed infrastructure. We have already invested significant funds to renovate our existing facility. Upgrades that have been made include: a complete renovation of the playing surface, a state of the art scoreboard, new bullpens, new batting cage, all new field equipment and all new fencing. Over the next few years, additional renovations will be made to add professional style dugouts and press box, stadium seating and more.

10. Is there anything you would like to add about your assistant coaches, recruits, parents, or program that we have not asked you about?

It was very important to me to have a great pitching coach. George Fisher, who worked on my staff at William & Mary, joined us here at Marymount in October as our pitching coach. Coach Fisher and I have worked very hard to recruit the inaugural Saint roster. We will be adding a few more quality coaches soon. I believe the biggest thing our recruits and parents have discovered so far is that we are well on our way to building something extremely special at Marymount.

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If there are any questions that you'd like to see our staff ask in future installments of "Conversations with College Coaches" or any schools that you'd like to see featured, please contact us at info@baseballfactory.com.

Factory Players: North Las Vegas, NV

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Canyon Springs HS Field, North Las Vegas, NV

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:

Jordan Hand | C/OF | 6/3/210 | Shadow Ridge (NV) HS | 2014

Bradley Lewis | OF | 5’11/175 | Palo Verde (NV) HS | 2014

Brady Hoskins | SS/RHP | 6’1/185 | Shadow Ridge (NV) HS | 2014

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Conway, AR

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Little Rock, AR

TOP PROSPECT:

Drew Tyler | SS | 5’11/190 | Fayetteville (AR) HS | 2015

Walter Bass | 1B | 6’0/190 | Little Rock Central (AR) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Grant Koch | C | 5’11/185 | Fayetteville (AR) HS | 2015

Walker Powell | 1B | 6’6/175 | Fayetteville (AR) HS | 2015

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Chris Dickens | LHP/OF | 6’1/180 | Olive Branch (MS) HS | 2013

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Troy, NY

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Troy, NY

TOP PROSPECT:

Jesse Bush | C | 6’1/220 | Ballston Spa (NY) HS | 2014

Nick DiMarco | SS | 5’10/195 | New Paltz (NY) HS | 2014

TOP PITCHER:

Zachary Vennaro | RHP | 6’5/185 | New York Mills (NY) HS | 2014

Sam Beaulac | OF/ RHP | 5’11/170 | Averill Park Central (NY) HS | 2014

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Luke Bush | 1B | 6’1/220 | Saratoga Stampede (NY) HS | 2014

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Medford, MA

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Huskins Field, Medford, MA

TOP PROSPECT:

Danny Dimare | OF | 5’11/182 | Malden Catholic (MA) HS | 2014

Jeffery Costello | OF | 5’11/175 | Lexington (MA) HS | 2016

Buddy Dewaine Jr. | SS | 6’3/195 | Montville High (CT) HS | 2015

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Charlie McConnell | 6’1/178 | Belmont Hill (MA) HS | 2015

Nick Angelini | OF | 5’10/170 | Bedford (MA) HS | 2015

TOP PITCHER:

Luke Brennan | RHP | 6’1/175 | Doherty Memorial (MA) HS | 2014

Andrew Freeman | RHP | 6’1/165 | Noble and Greenough (MA) HS | 2014

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Jose Vasquez | 3B | 6’1/220 | O’Bryant (MA) HS | 2014

Andy Savard | 6’1/190 | Tyngsborough (MA) HS | 2015

Mac Short | C | 5’9/185 | Amesbury (MA) HS | 2014

Ryan Kuchar | RHP/3B | 5’11/170 | Pentucket Regional (MA) HS | 2014

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Omaha National World Series: Rosters

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Session 1: June 15-20, 2013

Lewis Central High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Map and Directions

TD Ameritrade Park
Home of the NCAA College World Series
1200 Mike Fahey Street
Omaha, NE 68102
* Directions

LINK TO ITINERARY

ROSTERS

Please note, rosters are still subject to change. Players will receive a finalized roster when checking in on the 15th. (last updated 6/13 11:30AM PST)

EAST

WEST

CARDINALS (red)

ANTEATERS (white)

Johnson Houston

RHP

2013

Cleburne, TX

Holguin Matthew

RHP

2016

El Paso, TX

Faulk Joe

RHP

2016

Crowley, LA

Stelly Tristin

2015

Portland, TX

Hernandez Mario

2015

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Ferens Charlie

2014

Saginaw, MI

Cook Matt

RHP

2013

Shullsburg, WI

Bedwell Jake

RHP

2016

Washington, IN

Jacobs Derek

LHP

2014

Parkland, FL

DiStefano Steven

RHP

2014

Hockessin, DE

Gibson Damien

2015

N. Berwick, ME

Bowden John

LHP

2016

Spring, TX

Perez Alonzo

RHP

2016

Tracy, CA

Cordova Eli

RHP

2016

Clovis, NM

D'Aquanno John

2014

Lincoln University, PA

McCarty Cameron

RHP

2015

Louin, MS

Dennis Corbin

RHP

2014

Columbus, OH

Manning Alec

2014

Bethel, ME

Bozeman Evans

2015

Pensacola, FL

Motley Sterling

2015

Houston, TX

CAVALIERS (navy)

DUCKS (green)

Roberto Bradley

2014

Chula Vista, CA

Young Tyler

RHP

2015

Delta, UT

Dickert Chase

RHP

2013

Middleton, WI

Brockhouse Jesse

RHP

2014

Garretson, SD

Murphy Troy

RHP

2016

Green Cove Springs, FL

Montano Dominic

RHP

2013

Socorro, NM

Mihalski Jacob

2014

League City, TX

Nelson John Clayton

2014

Hattiesburg, MS

Poindexter Anthony

2014

Elk Grove, CA

Hauswald Brandon

RHP

2016

Madison, MS

Brown Corey

LHP

2015

Crown Point, IN

Horton Eric

2013

Justin, TX

Beamer Cody

2013

Harrisburg, PA

Galloway Darryl

2014

Walla Walla, WA

Calderon Justin

LHP

2015

EL Paso, TX

Miller Cyle

LHP

2014

Middleburg, FL

Todd Connor

LHP

2015

Sonora, CA

Peek George

2014

Tampa, FL

Dureg DJ

2013

Mililani, HI

Harris II Palance 'PJ'

2014

Frisco, TX

GATORS (grey)

LONGHORNS (orange)

Fisher Trevor

RHP

2013

San Bruno, CA

Brady George

2015

Pearsall, TX

Fouts Davis

LHP

2015

Coral Springs, FL

Lee Jack

2016

Little Rock, AR

McGlashen Tyler

RHP

2015

Houston, TX

Chavez Ignacio

RHP

2013

Socorro, NM

Dotan Jonah

RHP

2014

Woodland Hills, CA

Jorgensen Alex

RHP

2014

De Pere, WI

Damato Vincent

LHP

2014

Algonquin, IL

Varnell Taylor

LHP

2014

Sayre, OK

Michaelis Ethan

2015

Tallahassee, FL

Furbee Max

LHP

2014

Palm Coast, FL

Ruiz Cris

2015

Bridgeport, CT

Andrews Collin

2014

Chicago, IL

Nakamoto Jaryn

RHP

2015

Aiea, HI

Ansbach Morgan

RHP

2014

Sumner, NE

Kahanek Tristen

2014

Bella Vista, AR

Baxter Luke

2013

Orlando, FL

Darnell William

2015

Lutz, FL

Montenegro Montgomery

2016

San Dimas, CA

TAR HEELS (carolina blue)

TITANS (royal)

Perez-Castaneda Jonathan

2014

Miami, FL

Arnold Markus

RHP

2014

Angola, IN

Grayson Vincent

RHP

2015

Stockton, CA

Burnley Ivory

2013

Stafford, TX

Lowrance Noah

LHP

2015

McKenzie, TN

Ferguson Kolten

2014

Randolph, MS

Winkler Josh

RHP

2016

Hickam Afb, HI

Floyd Connor

2015

Ojai, CA

McMurray Brady

RHP

2015

Odell, NE

Dominguez Jaime

RHP

2015

Cameron, TX

Carpenter Cameron

LHP

2016

Havelock, NC

Miranda Gerardo

2016

Safety Harbor, FL

Loya Benjamin

2016

Springfield, OH

Skyberg Damian

RHP

2013

Pipestone, MN

Maglangit Joshua

LHP

2013

Ewa Beach, HI

Ravencraft Peyton

RHP

2016

Oklahoma City, OK

Rendon Ramon

2014

Dallas, TX

Ludwikowski Davidson

RHP

2014

Williamsport, PA

Hutcheson Evan

2016

San Antonio, TX

Palmiter Gannon

RHP

2016

Clarks Summit, PA

Boisvert Bo

2015

Highland, CA

Conversations with College Coaches: Stevenson University

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Baseball Factory is privileged to work with programs from every level of college baseball. We strive to educate and guide our players when it comes to choosing the right school. In our latest interview, Dan Mooney spoke with Head Coach Jason Tawney from Stevenson University. Checkout what Coach Tawney looks for in recruits, how video impacts his program and what he thinks about the facilities at Concord.

1. How long have you been coaching? How long at Stevenson University?

I've been the Head Coach at Stevenson for 11 seasons, and the assistant at Stevenson for the previous 3 years to that. So I've been coaching since 1999, and all of those years were spent at Stevenson University.

2. Who are some of your mentors or coaches that you look up to?

Many people I look up to are outside of the typical coaching realm of baseball. I really focus on what coaches do off the field/court with their players to keep them motivated and to turn them into good young men in society. So guys like Gary Williams, Coach K are people I have watched for a long time with very successful prominent programs that are ran appropriately, within the rules. From a baseball perspective, I tend to watch the Buck Showalter's, Davey Johnson's of the world. My real mentors come from my business dealings, again always using motivators, quotes and other avenues to broaden our players perspective of the world. If I read something or see something I like, be sure our players will hear about it soon!!

3. What is the first thing about your school and program that you'd want a recruit to know about?

The first thing is I tell every parent "our goal is help turn your son into a good, productive, young man in society." We accomplish that by making sure we do well in the classroom. Our team GPA this past fall was a 3.19. We have graduated 135 of the 138 guys who have EVER entered our program. Our guys are happy hear, in my 11 years, we have NEVER had a player transfer out to another 4 year school and play baseball. Even though only 10 play at a time, they all understand, starters start because they earned it, period. Nothing else. They also understand that opportunities will be given, however what you do with those opportunities is up to you and predicated on how much work you have put in and are you ready for that opportunity.

4. What qualities do you look for in a prospect on the field? Off the field?

On the Field: It really depends on what position, we like speed, we like guys who can hit, we like guys who throw hard, we like guys who throw strikes. I would say hard working guys who have not yet gotten the most out of their ability. At the D3 level, we aren't getting guys who are 88-91 polished, but we will get the 84-86 guy who will end up being that low 90's guy. D3 is all about DEVELOPMENT. Trust me when I say the level of play if very good and very strong, the better teams are guys who develop. What we really don't like are guys who throw equipment, have "temper tantrums" etc...It's immature and we don't have room for that personality in our clubhouse. Off the field: At Stevenson University, you need to take care of your academics, we like strong students. I have no problem suspending a player for grades. In fact, we have suspended our top pitchers twice in the past 4 years to get them back on track in the classroom. 99% of players careers will end after college, but 100% will get a job, I have to make sure you are getting the work done off the field, in the class room!

5. How has video helped your recruiting?

Approximately 1/2 of my players are out of state, NJ, PA, NY, DE, VA. So yeah video is a big help. It helps us in our evaluation process as many of these guys we just can't get out and see due to both College and HS seasons being played at the same time. Therefore video is a BIG help for us. We usually try to get out and see guys anyway, but video allows us to focus our time on players we know can help us.

6. Do you recruit from Junior Colleges?

Occasionally, it's very difficult for a Private University to recruit from Junior Colleges. I like getting those players, but usually they go the JUCO route because of 1 of 2 reasons. Either Academics aren't strong, or there are money issues. Unfortunately for us, if money is an issue, we are private and we are not the cheapest school in the world, and if your grades aren't good, then Stevenson isn't for you. Now there are guys that go for different reasons, and 2 of our top pitchers both came from the JUCO ranks, so we do recruit there for a guy or 2 each year, but it's definitely not as widespread as our Freshman recruiting.

7. Can you break down your fall practice schedule? What will you try to accomplish?

For Division III fall practice is broken down to 4 weeks of practice 4 days a week maximum. So we will utilize that time to it's fullest, especially on the weekends. The first 2 weeks of the fall is truly a "tryout" period, then week 3 we really focus on a line up as we are allowed to play 1 DH vs another JUCO or College/University and that game occurs at the end of week 3. Our goal is to be peaking for that DH to find out what we really have, specifically from our newcomers. Week 4 is preparing for and playing in our annual Mustang World Series where we have 3 teams that play a series against one another to see who has bragging right for the off season. Our coaches are assigned a team and our captains perform a draft, all done with specific rules of playing etc...Those 4 weeks go by quickly!!

8. Do you have a strength and conditioning coach?

We do have a strength and conditioning coach that works with our guys specifically through the fall, winter and spring. Everyone has a program specifically designed for them, their position and the goals we set forth. Not many programs have that available to them, and I think it really gives us an edge in our conference.

9. Anything planned for your facilities (upgrades, changes, etc.)?

We just renovated our facility a couple of years ago to include a Game Field, a Full Practice IF, 2 batting cages, soft toss hitting area, 5 bullpen mounds and added our new indoor hitting facility as well. There are some minor changes coming, but all in all our facility is more like a spring training complex with multiple fields for drills.

10. Is there anything you would like to add about your assistant coaches, recruits, parents, or program that we have not asked you about?

The only thing that comes to mind is for everyone to understand DIII. Most people don't realize that there are more DIII baseball programs (approx 425) then there are DI and DII combined. There are teams we play that have had 4 kids drafted in the same year and 8 over 2 years. There are also some teams that aren't so good. It is amazing to me how many guys want to play in college, but have NEVER watched a college baseball game except SEC/ACC World series on TV. I would highly recommend coming out to see us play or any quality DIII to realize and learn about the quality of baseball that is being played. I can't begin to tell you how many player I have had and continue to get that went to a DI, didn't enjoy their experience (whether it's playing time or other reasons) and transfer into our school. Remember you have 4 years to play college baseball, if you are sitting 2 of them, then 1/2 your career is over before you even begin. I will tell any recruit, GO WHERE YOU ARE WANTED!! If you are good enough the professional scouts will find you!!

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Omaha National World Series: Itinerary

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Session 1: June 15-20, 2013

Lewis Central High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Map and Directions

TD Ameritrade Park
Home of the NCAA College World Series
1200 Mike Fahey Street
Omaha, NE 68102
* Directions

LINK TO ROSTERS

ITINERARY

Saturday, June 15, 2013
12:00 - 2:00 PM	Check-in/Registration	IWCC - Reiver Suites
3:00 PM	Stretch	IWCC Baseball Field
3:20 - 6:00 PM	On-field Instruction	IWCC Baseball Field
7:00 PM	Dinner	Dining Hall
8:30 PM	Opening Meeting - ALL PLAYERS, parents encouraged to attend	IWCC - Arts Center
11:00 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Sunday, June 16, 2013
8:00 AM	Breakfast	Dining Hall
10:00 AM	GAME: Tar Heels vs. Cardinals	St. Albert's
10:00 AM	GAME: Cavaliers vs. Gators	Lewis Central HS
11:30 - 12:30 PM	Lunch open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
1:30 PM	GAME: Ducks vs. Longhorns	St. Albert's
1:30 PM	GAME: Titans vs. Anteaters	Lewis Central HS
4:30 PM	Depart for College World Series Game (dinner provided on bus)	Reiver Suites
4:30 PM	Dinner provided on buses, meeting at Suites upon return	Reiver Suites
11:00 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Monday, June 17, 2013
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM	Breakfast open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
9:00 AM	GAME: Ducks vs. Titans	St. Albert's
11:30 AM	GAME: Longhorns vs. Anteaters	St. Albert's
11:30 - 2:30 PM	Lunch open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
2:00 PM	GAME: Tar Heels vs. Cavaliers	St. Albert's
4:30 PM	GAME: Cardinals vs. Gators	St. Albert's
5:30 - 7:30 PM	Dinner open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
6:45 PM	Ducks, Longhorns, Titans, Anteaters: Baseball Olympics	Looft Hall
8:00 PM	Tar Heels, Cardinals, Cavaliers, Gators: College Recruiting Seminar *Parents encouraged to attend	Looft Hall
9:00 PM	Ducks, Longhorns, Titans, Anteaters: Optional Open Cages	IWCC Baseball Field
9:30 PM	Tar Heels, Cardinals, Cavaliers, Gators: Optional Open Cages	IWCC Baseball Field
11:00 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Breakfast open for ALL TEAMS
9:00 AM	GAME: Gators vs. Tar Heels	St. Albert's
11:00 AM	GAME: Cavalier vs. Cardinals	St. Albert's
11:15 - 12:00 PM	Lunch open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
1:00 PM	GAME: Anteaters vs. Ducks	St. Albert's
4:30 PM	GAME: Titans vs. Longhorns	Lewis Central HS
5:30 - 6:30 PM	Dinner open for ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
6:45 PM	Tar Heels, Cavaliers, Cardinals, Gators: Baseball Olympics	Looft Hall
8:00 PM	Ducks, Titans, Longhorns, Anteaters: College Recruiting Seminar *Parents encouraged to attend	Looft Hall
9:00 PM	Tar Heels, Cavaliers, Cardinals, Gators: Optional Open Cages	IWCC Baseball Field
9:30 PM	Ducks, Titans, Longhorns, Anteaters: Optional Open Cages	IWCC Baseball Field
11:00 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Seeding will be announced at the meetings on Tuesday Evening (June 18)
8:00 AM	Breakfast: ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
9:00 AM	Stretch, Throw, On-field Instruction: ALL TEAMS	IWCC Baseball Field
11:00 AM	GAME 1: West 4 vs. East 1	St. Albert's
11:30 AM	GAME 2: East 4 vs. West 1	Lewis Central HS
1:30 PM	GAME 3: East 3 vs. West 2	St. Albert's
1:30 PM	GAME 4: West 3 vs. East 2	Lewis Central HS
11:00 - 2:30 PM	Lunch: ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
4:00 PM	SEMI-FINAL GAME 1	St. Albert's
4:30 PM	SEMI-FINAL GAME 2	IWCC Baseball Field
6:00 - 8:00 PM	Dinner: ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
11:00 PM	CURFEW	IN YOUR ROOM

Thursday, June 20, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 AM	Breakfast: ALL TEAMS	Dining Hall
8:00 AM	Consolation Game 1	IWCC Baseball Field
9:00 AM	Consolation Game 2	Lewis Central HS
9:00 AM	Consolation Game 3	St. Albert's
10:00 AM	CHAMPIONSHIP GAME	IWCC Baseball Field
12:30 PM	Closing Comments	IWCC Baseball Field
2:00 PM	Bus departs for airport (for players traveling alone)	Reiver Suites

First Catch Program to Return this June

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Last year Baseball Factory launched the First Catch Program, an initiative designed to bring more awareness to prostate cancer. We are excited to announce the program will be returning again this year, active through the month of June. Below is a blog from the program’s founder Jeff Brazier, whose personal connection to the cause runs deeper than his involvement in baseball.

MAY 31, 2012

I remember the day I got the call. Working at my desk, an unknown number appeared on my phone. I recognized the local area code, so I answered. It turned out to be my father’s doctor, not out of the ordinary given that both my parents are deaf and I’ve taken many calls on their behalf over the years. But this call was anything but ordinary. I tried to focus as the doctor spoke to me, but my entire childhood was flashing before my eyes…

Although I am in my early 30’s now and my earliest memories are starting to fade, I will never forget the First Catch. It was on my 5^th birthday that I received my first baseball glove. From the smell of the leather, to the feel of it on my hand, it is something I will never forget. Even now as I reflect on that moment, the memory is a strong as ever. My dad and I immediately took to the yard for that first catch. We went on to have many more games of throw and catch from that day on, but the first will always be the best.

The doctor had finished explaining the situation to me but it felt like an hour passed before I said a word. My father has cancer. The diagnosis was an early stage of prostate cancer. Since it was detected early, my dad would be eligible for surgery. He elected to do so and I am happy to report that he has been cancer free now for six years. I believe this is only possible because of his regular checkups. Early detection saved his life.

Since the day I received that phone call, I have wanted to help promote the early detection of prostate cancer. As a young boy growing up, baseball was the best time my dad and I spent together. He often worked overtime or even a second job to help provide for our family, but no matter how much he worked if I asked him to play catch, he would. It wasn’t until two winters ago, after having a first catch moment with my own son, that my idea for the First Catch Program was born.

In 2012, Baseball Factory launched the First Catch Program to raise awareness for prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. As we recognize our fathers and grandfathers during the month of Father’s Day, let’s also encourage them to get screened for prostate cancer.

On behalf of the First Catch Program, Baseball Factory will donate $500 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. In addition, families can mail checks to Baseball Factory, which will be collected and sent to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. As part of the ongoing efforts to raise awareness this month, specially designed Under Armour Baseball Factory t-shirt can be purchased. The design will feature an alternative light blue logo to represent prostate cancer awareness. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase from our online store and all proceeds will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Our web site will feature a blue ribbon for the month of June to remind visitors of the special efforts being made on behalf of the program. Finally, we will encourage our families to share videos and photos of “playing catch” on our Facebook Page. On Father’s Day we will select two finalists for a special contest to take place the last week of June. The photo or video that earns the most Likes during this time will receive two tickets to the Championship Game at this year’s Little League Baseball World Series!

This June, please support First Catch in your families, leagues and communities!

Baseball Factory Alumni Earn Gatorade Player of Year Honors

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

The Gatorade State Baseball Players of the Year have been announced for the 2013 high school baseball season. Winners were selected based on their athletic production, as well as their academic achievements, personal character, and community leadership. Of the 48 winners (47 states, Washington D.C.), 17 players have developed their game through the Baseball Factory Program and seven additional players have been recognized in the 2013 Baseball Factory Top 100. Many of the players recognized will also be listening for their name to be called this Thursday at the 2013 MLB Draft.

Riley Unroe was named the Player of the Year for Arizona. The Desert Ridge High senior shortstop and pitcher attended an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout in Mesa, AZ. This season, Unroe batted .533 with 10 home runs and 59 RBI, leading his team to the second round of the Division 1 state tournament. Unroe has signed with USC, but is projected to be an early round selection in the MLB First-Year Player Draft.

Exclusive Player Development Program product Andrew Culp was named the DC Player of the Year. Within the Exclusive program, Culp participated in numerous Baseball Factory events. His hard work paid off this year as the first baseman and pitcher led the Maret School Frogs to a Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship. Culp was undefeated on the mound with a 5-0 record, a 1.74 ERA, 76 strikeouts, and a pair of no-hitters. The Tulane bound pitcher also batted .391 for the season.

Team One alumnus Nicholas Gordon was named the Florida Player of the Year as only a junior. Gordon has been selected to the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. He performed exceptionally well for the Olympia Tigers as a shortstop and pitcher this season, hitting .505 with 30 RBI and 12 stolen bases. Gordon also owned a 5-1 record with five saves and a 0.78 ERA.

The top ranked player in the nation was also named the Georgia Player of the Year. Clint Frazier participated in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game and has been an active player in the Baseball Factory Player Development Program. Frazier had a monster year at the plate, batting .485 with 17 home runs, 56 runs scored, 45 RBI, and a 1.134 slugging percentage in 32 games played. Frazier has committed to Georgia, but is predicted to be an early round selection in the First-Year Player Draft.

Fellow 2012 Under Armour All-American Trey Ball was named Indiana’s Player of the Year. The New Castle Trojan ace posted a 6-0 record, a 0.76 ERA, and 93 strikeouts in 46 innings pitched, and has led his team to the Class 4A sectional semifinals. The Texas commit also hit .329 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Ball is projected to be an early draft pick.

Ryan Colombo was selected to the Baseball Factory program after attending the National Tryout in Kansas City, MO. The Kansas Player of the Year led the Seaman Vikings to a 20-2 record and a berth in the Class 5A state tournament. The reigning Class 5A Pitcher of the Year owned a 401 record this year with a 1.01 ERA. Colombo also batted .426 with 29 RBI. Colombo will play at Drury next year.

Calvert Hall’s Alex Murphy earned Maryland Player of the Year after an impressive senior season behind the plate. The catcher hit .538 for the season with 31 RBI and a .942 slugging percentage. Murphy frequented Factory Headquarters from an early age, taking lessons with our professional instructors. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will welcome Murphy as their catcher next season.

Mississippi’s Player of the Year honors went to second baseman Reid Humphreys from Northwest Rankin. Humphreys attended the Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout in Jackson, MS, and also participated in Baseball Factory’s Premium Video Program. The Class 6A quarterfinal bound Cougars were led by Humphreys’ .389 average, 11 home runs, 32 RBI, 43 runs, and .874 slugging percentage. Humphreys will play at Mississippi State next season.

Hickman junior catcher Colby Fitch earned Missouri Player of the Year honors. Fitch threw out 12-of-15 base runners this season, and batted .500 with five home runs, 22 RBI, and a .960 slugging percentage. Fitch attended an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout in Kansas City, MO. The rising senior has made a verbal commitment to Louisville.

Ryder Jones certainly lived up to the hype this year at Watauga High School. The North Carolina Player of the Year batted .461 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI, and a .967 slugging percentage in 26 games played. Jones is an alumnus of Baseball Factory Team One program. He has signed with Stanford, but is likely an early pick in the First-Year Player Draft.

Ohio Player of the Year Andrew Benintendi reached new heights in his career at Madeira High School. He finished his career second in state history with 213 career base hits, breaking into the exclusive 200 hit club. The center fielder joined the Baseball Factory program after performing at the Under Armour National Tryout in Amelia, OH. Benintendi capped off his career with a .562 average, 12 home runs, and 55 RBI while also racing for 60 runs scored and 37 stolen bases. Benintendi will play for Arkansas next year.

Clackamas ace pitcher Austin Kelly earned Oregon Player of the Year honors. Kelly developed his arm through the Baseball Factory Player Development Program. He concluded his senior year with an 8-1 record and 1.46 ERA while at the plate hit .408 with 21 RBI, leading his Cavaliers to a 25-3 record. Kelly has signed with Portland.

Standout catcher Nick Ciuffo capped off an outstanding career at Lexington High with South Carolina Player of the Year honors. Ciuffo was a 2012 Under Armour All-American. His .468 average, 33 RBI, and .723 slugging percentage led the Wildcats to a 28-5 record and the Class 4A state title. Ciuffo has signed with South Carolina but is another projected early round draft pick.

After three consecutive First Team All-State selections, Kohl Stewart finally topped the list, earning Texas Player of the Year. Stewart did it all for St. Pius X this season, playing shortstop, outfield, and starting on the mound. He posted a 5-1 record, a 0.18 ERA, and 59 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched. Stewart also hit .384 with 10 home runs, 34 RBI, 20 runs, and a .779 slugging percentage. His consistent play all season led St. Pius X to the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools championship game. Stewart participated in the Baseball Factory Premium Video Program. He has signed with Texas A&M next season, but the No. 3 ranked player in the nation is a probable early draft pick this June.

Another alumnus of the Baseball Factory Premium Video Program, Luke Salerno, was named the Vermont Player of the Year. Salerno attended two video events, one in Brentwood, NY and one in Rindge, NH. At the time of his selection, the Essex High ace owned a 4-1 record though 12 games with a .80 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 35 innings-pitched. Salerno also batted .368 with 10 RBI. He will play for Castleton State College next year.

Virginia Player of the Year Connor Jones has been touted as one of the best pitchers in the nation. Jones was a member of Baseball Factory’s Team One program as well as the winning pitcher at the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game last summer. This season, Jones posted an 8-1 record for the Great Bridge Wildcats with a 0.73 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 48 innings pitched. Jones has signed with Virginia, but is a projected early round pick.

Pitcher and outfielder Corey Bird took home the West Virginia Player of the Year honors after leading the Herbert Hoover Huskies to a 28-3 record and a berth in the Class AA regional final. Bird batted .476 with 54 runs scored and 45 stolen bases this season, while also posting a 4-0 record with a 1.08 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched. Bird selected to and participated in Baseball Factory’s Team One program. He will play for Marshall next season.

Keegan Thompson (Alabama), Carlos Salazar (California), Thomas Milone (Connecticut), Robert Kaminsky (New Jersey), Mark Armstrong (New York), Wil Crowe (Tennessee), and Reese McGuire (Washington) all earned Gatorade State Player of the Year honors as well. These players were also selected to the 2013 Baseball Factory Top 100 High School Prospects, powered by Under Armour.

Factory Alumni Among Highly Touted Prospects in this Year’s Draft

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

The 2013 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft is set to begin this Thursday, June 6 and as such, Baseball America recently released their Top 250 Draft Prospect List. Among the talented prospects to make the cut, 79 high school players are Baseball Factory alumni. Baseball America’s rankings include both top high school and college players. Out of the 79 Baseball Factory high school standouts, 20 of them are predicted to go within the top 40 picks in this year’s draft. Below is a quick take on a few of those 20 players, by position:

LHP/RHP

Kohl Stewart, RHP, St. Pius X High School, Houston, TX
Projected BA Pick: 6th Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2012 Baseball Factory Premium Video Program
Scouting Report: Prototypical RH power arm with athleticism, mid 90s velocity and feel for off-speed stuff.

Matt Krook, LHP, St. Ignatius Prep, Hillsborough, CA
Projected BA Pick: 32nd Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2011 Team One West, 2011 USA Baseball 16U Championships, 2011 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament, 2010 Premium Video Program.
Scouting Report: LHP with an athletic, repeatable delivery who has had big velocity jump this spring- reports up to 95. Throws solid three-pitch mix for strikes.

Outfielders

Clint Frazier, OF, Loganville High School, Loganville, GA
Projected BA Pick: 4th Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2012 Under Armour All-America Game
Scouting Report: Powerful right-handed stroke with outstanding bat speed. Shows present power. Very quick twitching in all that he does. Run and throw tools also well above average.

Billy McKinney, OF, Plano West High School, Plano West, TX
Projected BA Pick: 27th Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2012 Under Armour All-America Game, 2011 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Scouting Report: Outfield prospect that can flat out hit. Left-handed stroke seems to always result in barrel contact. Uses the whole field, works at bats and flashes occasional power.

Infielders (Includes Catchers)

Jonathan Denney, C, Yukon High School, Yukon, OK
Projected BA Pick: 23rd Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2012 Under Armour All-America Game, 2012 Premium Video Program
Scouting Report: Sturdy catching prospect that has feel for the barrel and leverage power in RH stroke. More advanced as a receiver than given credit for and plenty of arm to control running game.

Oscar Mercado, SS, Gaither High School, Tampa, FL
Projected BA Pick: 38th Overall
Baseball Factory Events: 2011 Team One Futures East, 2012 Under Armour All-America Game
Scouting Report: Smooth defensive SS with the range, hands and arm to stay there. Has the look of a #2 hitter and shows the ability to find the barrel against top level pitching.

Baseball Factory would like to wish all of our alumni the best of luck in the 2013 MLB Draft!

Factory Players: Kennesaw, GA

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: North Cobb HS Field, Kennesaw, GA

TOP PROSPECT:

Mac Marshall | LHP | 6’2/180 | Parkview (GA) HS | 2014

Logan Bell | C | 6’0/195 | Stephens County High (GA) HS | 2014

Trey Truitt | OF | 6’0/179 | Rehobeth High (AL) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

David Chaibut | SS | 5’11/165 | Loganville (GA) HS | 2015

Samuel Glickman Jr. | SS | 5’11/165 | Mt. Zion Jonesboro (GA) HS | 2015

Max Woolery | C | 5’8/185 | Prince Avenue Christian School (GA) HS | 2017

TOP PITCHER:

Mac Marshall | LHP | 6’2/180 | Parkview (GA) HS | 2014

Nathan Mitchell | RHP | 5’11/160 | Benjamin Russell (AL) HS | 2014

Zackery Bowers | RHP | 5’11/178 | Lugoff Elgin (SC) HS | 2014

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Trey Harns | 2B | 5’10/180 | McEachern (GA) HS | 2014

Weston McArthur | C | 6’0/205 | Calhoun (GA) HS | 2014

Chase Burks | 1B | 6/3/210 | George Walton (GA) HS | 2014

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Factory Players: River Forest, IL

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Concordia University Field- Chicago, River Forest, IL

TOP PROSPECT:

Darius Day | OF | 5’11/180 | Simeon Career Academy (IL) HS | 2014

Tommy O’Hara | 3B/RHP | 6’3/215 | Glenbrook South (IL) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Kyle Saylor | C | 5’11/180 | 2017

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Darius Day | OF | 5’11/180 | Simeon Career Academy (IL) HS | 2014

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Santa Barbara, CA

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Russ Carr Field, Santa Barbara, CA

TOP PROSPECT:

Marcus Wilson | OF | 6’3/176 | Junipero Serra, Gardena (CA) HS | 2014

Dylan Beauregard | SS| 5’9/158 | John Burroughs (CA) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Brandon Soporito | C | 6’0/165 | Royal (CA) HS | 2015

TOP PITCHER:

Bryce Dyrda | RHP | 6’0/185 | Oakdale (CA) HS | 2014

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Marcus Wilson | OF | 6’3/176 | Junipero Serra, Gardena (CA) HS | 2014

Andrew Ochoa | OF | 5’9/180 | Sylmar (CA) HS | 2013

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

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2013 Schedule

2013 Draft Preview: Prep Stars Ready for the Next Step

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

With the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft just over a week away, teams are wrapping up their pre-draft workouts and finalizing their draft boards. It’s an exciting time for young, aspiring high school prospects who dream of playing professional baseball. Following successful senior campaigns, we anticipate many of these young stars will hear their name called on June 6^th.

Comparative analysis of this year’s class to recent drafts has left many in the industry feeling underwhelmed; however the fact remains there are plenty of future Major League players available for the picking. The difficulty faced by each organization is determining who these players are and when to select them. And while a few college RHP’s have emerged as candidates for the first pick, this class appears to run deep in high school talent. To be more specific, the prep LHP’s and catching prospects are providing the most intrigue, despite these two positions lacking a stellar draft history.

Prep Catchers with Potential

Historically speaking, high school catchers selected early in the draft do not live up to their hype in the majors. While a few recent top picks have switched positions (Neil Walker, Brandon Snyder, Brett Lawrie and others), others have simply failed to fulfill their lofty draft status (Jon Poterson and Jonathan Egan, to name a couple). Of course there are a few early picks such as Conger, Mesoraco and D’Arnaud who still have a chance for productive careers. And guys like Saltalamacchia and McCann have clearly proved worthy of an early round selection. In this year’s draft, teams have their pick of probable first round picks with Jon Denney, Reese McGuire and Nick Ciuffo expected to go on day one of the draft. Add several other prep catchers expected to be selected early on and this class will provide a decent sample size to observe at the catching position over the next several years. We are optimistic each of these young men will go on to lead productive Major League careers.

Lefties: Worth the Investment?

High school left-handed pitchers are repeatedly the most undervalued group of players in the MLB draft. Perhaps this is due to the historically lower velocities of prep lefties, or typical sign-ability concerns. No matter the reason, there is no other position passed over with such frequency come draft day. While there are early selection examples like Kershaw (1^st round pick) or Alex Wood and Jon Lester (2nd rounder’s), they seem to be the exception rather than the rule. The industry has accepted that players develop at different rates, but to see recent arms like Patrick Corbin, CJ Wilson, Derek Holland and Tommy Milone go from undrafted high school players to mainstays in a big league rotation has led to some head scratching. Mix in 8^th round picks Matt Moore and Cliff Lee, Mike Minor going in the 13^th round back in 2006, and Chris Sale in the 21^st round of the 2007 draft and you have some of the top LHP’s in the game who were clearly undervalued coming out of high school. This year we’ll see how early teams are willing to use their pick on lefties Trey Ball, Rob Kaminsky, Chris Kohler, Hunter Green, Matt Krook, Rob Kaminsky and other top LHP prospects off the board. Recent history says it could be a very good investment.

Athleticism Prevails in this High School Crop

In addition to the catcher’s and LHP’s, this year’s high school crop features some very athletic outfielders in Austin Meadows and Clint Frazier. There are also a handful of pure hitters led by Billy McKinney and Dominic Smith. Although the class is thinner on middle infielders, JP Crawford, Oscar Mercado, and Chris Rivera all have a shot to stay at shortstop at the next level. RHP’s like Hunter Harvey and Kohl Stewart should find their way into the first round along with a few others who forced themselves into consideration based on a few solid outings late in the season.

At the end of the day, decision makers know there are productive Major Leaguers – even a few All-Stars – to be found in this year’s class. Their organizations have tasked them with figuring out who that will be, making the right pick and developing the selected players in their minor league system. Who will be playing right field for the Cardinals six years from now? Or part of the starting rotation for the L.A. Dodgers come 2020? There will always be shoes to fill and roster spots to fight for; someday those positions could very well be held by players selected this June.

Looking for more prep pre-draft information? Visit Baseball Factory's Top 100 High School Prospects, powered by Under Armour, for a closer look at some of the top prep players available heading into the draft!

Conversations with College Coaches: Ursinus College

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Baseball Factory works with programs from every level of college baseball and every region of the country. Recently, Dan Mooney went one-on-one with Stan Exeter, the head baseball coach at Ursinus College. Ursinus, located in Collegeville, PA is a Division III program in the Centennial Conference. From their use of video to the type of players he recruits and the academic rigors of Ursinus, Coach Exeter gave some insight into his program.

1. How long have you been coaching? How long at Ursinus College?

15 years as a Head Coach and in my first year at Ursinus.

2. Who are some of your mentors or coaches that you look up to?

Brian Thomas, Former Ursinus Coach, has helped me tremendously in my transition to Ursinus. Has a wealth of baseball knowledge both as an administrator and college baseball coach. Tim Neiman, DeSales University. Runs a classy program with a ton of success and was a sounding board for me when I got my first head coaching job.

3. What is the first thing about your school and program that you’d want a recruit to know about?

Balance: Ursinus has a great academic reputation along with top notch athletic facilities, allowing each player to perform at a high level on and off the field. Plus UC has a very active campus, our guys are involved with many different things.

4. What qualities do you look for in a prospect on the field? Off the field?

The main quality is to possess a full commitment to their academic and athletic pursuits. We want our guys to experience it all so we seek prospective student athletes who show and share in that same outlook.

5. How has video helped your recruiting?

A tremendous amount. When seeing a player(s) live it is always good to see how a he runs and on and off the field, see how he handles a bad AB or poor inning on the mound. However, with video, the coaching staff gets to focus on things such as mechanics and ability much closer. Moreover, we use it as a quick reference and comparison on our recruited athletes.

6. Do you recruit from Junior Colleges?

Yes, and we are looking to increase our footprint in this area, howeve Ursinus is very selective with transfers, as a result so is the baseball program.

7. Can you break down your fall practice schedule? What will you try to accomplish?

We start in mid-September and end in Mid-October and do the maximum the NCAA allows for Division III. We practice “game like” situations all fall, i.e. inter-squad, control game situations all the while having our hitters and pitchers face off live as much as possible.

8. Do you have a strength and conditioning coach?

Yes. Our strength and conditioning coach is also our team athletic trainer. Since Ursinus has an Exercise and Sports Science major, many of our trainers teach classes and are certified in both ATC and strength and conditioning. Best of both worlds.

9. Anything planned for your facilities (upgrades, changes, etc.)?

We made significant improvements to our playing surface and hitting tunnel/area this year. Future plans are in the works to improve spectator seating and advance our multi-media access.

10. Is there anything you would like to add about your assistant coaches, recruits, parents, or program that we have not asked you about?

Ursinus has an incredible supportive community from the faculty and alumni to the parents hosting great tailgates after each home and away game, truly a community effort.

Check out more "Conversations with College Coaches"

Under Armour Southeast Championships - Itinerary & Roster

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

2013 Under Armour Southeast Championships
June 5-11, 2013
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 5-6 practices will be on CARDINALS fields (clover at top center right in picture above)
- June 7-11 tournament games will be on CARDINALS and MARLINS fields (clover at far left in picture above)

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HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens - PGA Boulevard
4350 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-1000

Click link above for directions and other hotel info

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ROSTER

Last updated 5/31 @ 3:45 pm

Baseball Factory (Navy Blue Jersey)
Coaches: Mike Murray, T Nunnari, Ryan Liddle
4	Brad Bisko	2B/RHP	Irwin, PA
5	Nicholas Diaz	SS	Coral Springs, FL
6	Taylor Highfill	1B/LHP	Shell City, MO
11	Ty Hobbs	RHP/1B	Waycross, GA
7	Kyle Kadlub	LHP	Jacksonville, FL
1	Knox Marchman	3B/2B	Evans, GA
8	Dakota McFadden	SS/RHP	Rocky Point, NC
12	Nick Rittenhouse	OF/LHP	Cocoa, FL
9	Gavin Wehby	OF/RHP	Navarre, FL
18	Nick Wilson	C	Mount Airy, NC
13	Curt Yenchik	C	Mountain Top, PA

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ITINERARY

Last updated 5/31 @ 3:45 pm

WEDNESDAY, June 5

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

THURSDAY, June 6

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

FRIDAY, June 7

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

SATURDAY, June 8

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

SUNDAY, June 9

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 10

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 11

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

Factory Players: Jupiter, FL

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL

TOP PROSPECT:

Trey Fitzgerald | 3B | 5’8/170 | Jupiter Community (FL) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Gavin Spinneweber | 1B | 5’11/170 | Rockledge (FL) HS | 2016

Angelo Palmeri | C/1B | 5’7/175 | Jensen Beach (FL) HS | 2017

TOP PITCHER:

Blake Beyel | MIF/RHP | 6’0/155 | Cocoa (FL) HS | 2016

TOP HITTING PROSPECT:

Gweshaughn Richards | 1B | 6’3/220 | Charlotte Amalie (VI) HS | 2016

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

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2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Odessa, MO

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Odessa HS Field, Odessa, MO

TOP PROSPECT:

Tyler Garrison | C | 5’11/191 | Mill Valley (KS) HS | 2015

Nick Banman | SS/RHP | 6’5/195 | Shawnee Mission West (KS) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Taylor Highfall | 1B | 6’1/185 | Northeast Vernon County R-1 (MO) HS | 2015

Richard Fullerton | 3B | 6’2/ 177 | Park Hill South (MO) HS | 2015

TOP PITCHER:

Greyson Jenista | RHP/3B | 6’3/200 | Mill Valley (KS) HS | 2015

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

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2013 Schedule

Factory Players: Salt Lake City, UT

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Salt Lake CC Field, Salt Lake City, UT

TOP PROSPECT:

Tyler Olsen | C | 5’11/175 | Juan Diego Catholic (UT) HS | 2014

Bronson Butcher | C | 5’8/205 | Westlake (UT) HS | 2014

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN:

Cole Fossat | SS/RHP | 5’10/147 | Carbon (UT) HS | 2016

Joshua Glenn | C | 5’11/165 | Juan Diego Catholic (UT) HS | 2016

TOP PITCHER:

Isaac Evans | RHP/1B | 6’3/215 | Viewmont (UT) HS | 2014

Trenton Griffin | LHP | 6’0/140 | Stansbury (UT) HS | 2014

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

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2013 Schedule

Conversations with College Coaches: Duke University

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Baseball Factory is privileged to work with programs from every level of college baseball. We strive to educate and guide our players when it comes to choosing the right school. The more information a player knows about a school, coach and program, the better. Recently, Dan Mooney went one-on-one with Josh Jordan, recruiting coordinator at Duke University. From his mentors, to the type of players he recruits to his approach during fall ball, Coach Jordan gave some insight into the outstanding program he’s helped developed in Durham, NC. Check out our list of College Alumni and see what alumni played last year at Duke and other Division I programs.

1. How long have you been coaching? How long at Duke University?

This is my 11th season coaching at the college level and my first season at Duke.

2. Who are some of your mentors or coaches that you look up to?

My parents were tremendous mentors for me growing up which would take forever to list all the ways. In the coaching profession two people come to mind. The guy I played for, Jim Gantt, and our head coach Chris Pollard. Coach Gantt really taught me how to approach the game of baseball and to compete which as a young player and coach I knew nothing about. I still call him for solutions to this day. Coach Pollard continues to teach me each day how to organize, be diligent in my work, communicate, and most importantly how to treat people the right way. I have been with him now for eight years and so he probably influences me the most. I have always thought good coaches produce more coaches. Both these guys have so many former players coaching at every level and all are experiencing a ton of success.

3. What is the first thing about your school and program that you’d want a recruit to know about?

I really don’t feel like I need to give a commercial for our university and Duke athletics. This is a university that is known worldwide. In my brief tenure here it has become even more evident that Duke is a “brand” and few places have that quality. I do know we recruit athletes who are very motivated both on and off the field. Those same student athletes also tend to be very goal oriented and think a lot about the future. With that being said, in the recruiting process we also make sure each recruit knows that they are going to enjoy being a student athlete at Duke University and competing in the ACC. Coach Pollard does a great job of making sure our players “live in the moment” and enjoy the process of improving each day. Having the opportunity to play in the ACC and receive this caliber of a degree is something few have an opportunity to do. Therefore, we encourage each player and family to enjoy attaining those lofty goals this program and each athlete has. We play loose with a ton of energy and effort.

4. What qualities do you look for in a prospect on the field? Off the field?

Off the field is very important to us. First, academically each recruit must be very strong in the classroom. That is where it starts. The Duke philosophy is also built around character so how a student athlete conducts himself and goes about his business is very important to us. Therefore, we utilize the high school coach a lot in our research because he sees that young man around his high school campus more than anyone. On the field we are looking for the most athletic baseball players we can find. That athleticism also includes pitchers. Mobility and speed is very important to us and fits our philosophy as a whole. We also have a sign on our locker room door the reads; Blue (…Collar) Devil Baseball. We feel like the phrase blue-collar is not a socioeconomic descriptor but rather a state of mind. We, like everyone else, want tough guys physically and mentally in our program.

5. How has video helped your recruiting?

Most definitely, I review every day. I utilize 7:00-8:00 a.m. as my video review time in my daily recruiting routine. It is really valuable for us especially because we do recruit nationally for players.

6. Do you recruit from Junior Colleges?

Yes we can and do. However, the young man must meet our admission requirements upon high school graduation for the potential to be there.

7. Can you break down your fall practice schedule? What will you try to accomplish?

Our fall practice framework is very similar to what most programs do. We try to introduce pitching/defensive/offensive concepts to the new guys and re-introduce the returning guys. We do intra-squad a lot. Baseball is a sport you must play to get better so try to do that as often as time and pitching allows. I would say however the most important thing we do is away from the field and in the weightroom. We spend four out of seven days in there. The benefits of the utilizing the weight room during that stretch pays off come May and championship time.

8. Do you have a strength and conditioning coach?

Yes sir and it’s one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. Dan Perlmutter is his name. I’ve been fortunate to have worked with some really good strength coaches in the past and no disrespect to them, but he is the best I’ve been around in his field.

9. Anything planned for your facilities (upgrades, changes, etc.)?

Yes, the entire Duke University Athletic Department in in the middle of a huge facilities campaign and all that information can be found at our website. The improvements that will help all the student athletes, including baseball, are too long to list in this interview. The most exciting part for me goes back to what we just spoke about; the new weight room!

10. Is there anything you would like to add about your assistant coaches, recruits, parents, or program that we have not asked you about?

The one thing that I really think is valuable about our coaching staff that might go unnoticed in the level of experience as a new coaching staff here at Duke. I believe strongly that these types of interviews are opportunities to promote the program and not an individual so I would like to talk about the other members of our coaching staff. The level of success Coach Pollard has experienced at each coaching stop is well documented. It is also worth noting that both other assistants, Coach See and Coach Hayes, have head coaching experience. Coach See, out pitching coach and a recruiting coach, was the Associate Head Coach at Ohio University prior to his arrival at Duke. I know from first-hand experience that he handled so many facets of a winning program during his tenure at Ohio. Coach Hayes was a successful head coach at Pfeiffer University for eight seasons. Both of these guys provide a ton of energy and professionalism which makes everyone else in our program better. I personally don’t think any recruit could surround himself with a coaching staff and support personnel that would strive to make him better both on and off the field.

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