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2012 PG National Games

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August 13, 2012 - August 14, 2012

UCSD - Triton Ballpark
San Diego, CA  [ Google | Yahoo! ]    Other location(s) â–¼

Welcome to Perfect Game

Perfect Game is an organization that defined an industry and remains baseball’s most respected scouting report service. Perfect Game provides showcases, tournaments, online video, national rankings, player profiles, scouting reports and college and professional opportunities to the nation’s top prospects and their families. Where talent goes, professional scouts and top college recruiters are sure to follow, and Perfect Game can offer the best in baseball increased exposure, insight and professionalism to propel them through their baseball careers.

What we do

Perfect Game:

• Reports to all 30 Major League scouting departments

• Reports to over 1,500 college baseball programs

• Ranks players nationally, by state, and by position

• Runs the most organized events nationwide

• Works with Skillshow, which films all players during showcase workouts and all pitchers during games for BaseballWebTV.com

• Requires players to use wooden bats only (except for BCS tournaments)

• Has selected every Perfect Game All-American (Formerly Aflac All-American)

What participants receive

Showcase participants will receive:

• A comprehensive scouting evaluation by Perfect Game, which will be posted online at www.PerfectGame.org

• An opportunity to compete with and against the nation’s top high school and amateur prospects

• Exposure to over 1,500 colleges and scouts from all 30 Major League teams

• A player profile on www.PerfectGame.org

• A jersey and a New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap

An interview with Roy Clark

Roy Clark: "Jerry (Ford) and his staff do an outstanding job. We feel that they put on, and it’s not even close, the best showcases and tournaments of anybody. They’re so well organized. Jerry has tremendous knowledge of scouting. They have a lot of former professional and college baseball people in their organization.

"Since they put on the best showcases and tournaments, naturally they’re going to get the best players. We are pretty much a high-school oriented organization, so where the best players go, we will be there. We have sometimes up to 10 or 11 scouts covering Perfect Game events. It gives athletes the chance to compete at the highest level of their age group, in a team or showcase format, in some of the best facilities in front of both colleges and scouts.

"They’re (Perfect Game) the best, and the top colleges and the highest level scouts know it."

Click here for the full interview transcript

Results are what count...

Perfect Game set a new record for the tenth consecutive year following the 2011 MLB draft. Of the 1,530 players selected, 1,323 had attended a Perfect Game event, and 294 of the first 331 picks were Perfect Game alumni. Many of these alumni had participated in multiple Perfect Game tournaments, showcases and/or leagues.

In the past ten years, 9,073 Perfect Game participants have been chosen in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. However, these figures do not account for the many Latin American free agents who participate in Perfect Game showcases and tournaments and then sign with Major League clubs. One can only imagine how many Perfect Game alumni will ultimately reach their dream of playing Major League Baseball down the road.

Perfect Game does not take any credit for the numerous outstanding players selected in the draft or the many more who go on to play college baseball. Perfect Game simply provides talented players a means to be identified and evaluated closely while competing with and against the best worldwide. Perfect Game identifies players, provides an opinion, and then lets Major League scouts and college coaches form their own.

MLB scouts and college coaches make the most important decisions, and luckily, they follow what we do very closely - not only in person, but online as well.

Draft fast facts
• 52 of first 60 players drafted had attended a Perfect Game event

• 85 percent of all players drafted in 2011 were Perfect Game alumni

• 294 of the 331 players picked in the first 10 rounds had participated in either a PG showcase or tournament

By the numbers
Number of PG alumni taken in draft each year

2002: 364
2003: 409
2004: 533
2005: 823
2006: 952
2007: 1,048
2008: 1,164
2009: 1,191
2010: 1,266
2011: 1,323

Showcase F.A.Q.

• What do you evaluate at a Perfect Game Showcase?
• What is Perfect Game?
• How is Perfect Game beneficial to me?
• Is Perfect Game intended only for HS players?
• What other services does Perfect Game provide?
• Do I have to attend a PG event in order to be ranked?
• How are the national rankings compiled?
• What are the subscription levels?
• Can I upgrade or downgrade after subscribing?
• Where does the info on the website come from?
• Can I link to Perfect Game content from another site?
• Can I post Perfect Game information on another site?


The Value of Attending a Showcase
How Perfect Game sets itself apart: The Best Players play PG
Jerry Ford: Why good players go to Perfect Game
Jerry Ford: Why attend a Perfect Game Showcase if I've been to a tournament?
Opportunity to Play College Baseball
Colleges Trust Perfect Game Scouting Reports
How Pro Scouts & College Coaches Best Utilize Perfect Game
Talk to someone who has been through the baseball experience advantage
Compare yourself to other prospects
Jerry Ford: How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure
How Perfect Game Showcases are structured for scouting
Showcase Workout: Scouting Outfielders
Showcase Workout: Scouting Infielders
Showcase Workout: Scouting Firstbasemen
Showcase Workout Scouting Catchers
Evaluating a Hitter
Evaluating Pitchers
What if it Rains? Perfect Game's Ability to Adjust
Jerry Ford: The Perfect Game Showcase Grading Scale
When do showcase video clips get posted on BaseballWebTV
Skillshow provides videos based on only what college coaches want to see
Videos Role in Recruiting is Important
Video has become so important for baseball prospects
Jerry Ford: Video has become important in scouting
Jerry Ford Skillshow helps Colleges, MLB Teams & Thousands of Players
Youtube is not enough - BaseballWebTV is where coaches are looking for players
What is the ACT system?
ACT System is part of BaseballWebTV
Perfect Game Crosschecker Content & Subscription Levels
Bruce Kimm: Advice to Aspiring Players
What it means to 'Play Hard' - Bruce Kimm
Bruce Kimm: Parents should be #1 Fans
What makes an impact player?
Perfect Game's Rise in Popularity
Jerry Ford: Perfect Game's "Role in Baseball"
Jerry Ford: Perfect Game Background & Philosophy
What people don't know about Perfect Game
Scouting Schedule Revolves around Perfect Game
Locations(s) Directions
UCSD - Triton Ballpark - 3432 Voigt Drive San Diego, CA Google | Yahoo! Map

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Event Record   All Time PG Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event Year Draft Col.Commitment
60 Yard 6.59 Scott Robinson GA 2005 Rockies 30 North Georgia College & State
Fastball 94 Lucas Giolito CA 2010 Nationals 1 UCLA
Pop-Time 1.73 Alex Jackson CA 2012   Oregon
CVelo 84 Alex Jackson CA 2012   Oregon
1BVelo 89 Kayden Porter UT 2010   North Carolina
IFVelo 94 Kenny Koplove PA 2010   Duke
OFVelo 94 Vahn Bozoian CA 2010   Southern California
OFVelo 94 Dalton Ewing GA 2012   Clemson
OFVelo 94 Jordan Myrow CA 2012  


MLB Players (8)

2008 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Bryce Harper Nationals Nationals (4/28/12) Nationals (1) in  2010 2011

2006 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Aaron Hicks Twins Twins (4/1/13) Twins (1) in  2008 2008
Anthony Rizzo Cubs Padres (6/9/2011) Red Sox (6) in  2007 2007

2005 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Ryan Kalish Red Sox Red Sox (7/31/2010) Red Sox (9) in  2006 2006
Yan Gomes Blue Jays Blue Jays (5/17/2012) Blue Jays (10) in  2009 2006
Yan Gomes Blue Jays Blue Jays (5/17/2012) Red Sox (39) in  2008 2006

2004 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Current MLB Debut Drafted by (Rd.) HS Grad
Pedro Alvarez Pirates Pirates (6/16/2010) Pirates (1) in  2008 2005
David Adams Yankees Yankees (5/15/13) Yankees (3) in  2008 2005
Pedro Alvarez Pirates Pirates (6/16/2010) Red Sox (14) in  2005 2005
David Adams Yankees Yankees (5/15/13) Tigers (21) in  2005 2005


Drafted Players (168) *Only displaying first 10 rounds.   View all rounds.

2010 PG National Games Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Gavin Cecchini Round 1 by Mets in 2012 2012
Lucas Giolito Round 1 by Nationals in 2012 2012
Daniel Robertson Round 1 Comp by Athletics in 2012 2012
Walker Weickel Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2012 2012
Mitchell Brown Round 2 by Indians in 2012 2012
Carson Kelly Round 2 by Cardinals in 2012 2012
Tanner Rahier Round 2 by Reds in 2012 2012
Zach Green Round 3 by Phillies in 2012 2012
Nathan Mikolas Round 3 by Yankees in 2012 2012
Fernando Perez Round 3 by Padres in 2012 2012
Zach Quintana Round 3 by Brewers in 2012 2012
Kyle Twomey Round 3 by Athletics in 2012 2012
Austin Dean Round 4 by Marlins in 2012 2012
Timothy Lopes Round 6 by Mariners in 2012 2012
Corey Oswalt Round 7 by Mets in 2012 2012

2009 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Tyler Beede Round 1 by Blue Jays in 2011 2011
Dante Bichette Round 1 Comp by Yankees in 2011 2011
Hudson Boyd Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Kevin Comer Round 1 Comp by Blue Jays in 2011 2011
Travis Harrison Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Michael Kelly Round 1 Comp by Padres in 2011 2011
Trevor Story Round 1 Comp by Rockies in 2011 2011
Joshua Bell Round 2 by Pirates in 2011 2011
Rio Ruiz Round 4 by Astros in 2012 2012
Tyler Marlette Round 5 by Mariners in 2011 2011
Christian Lopes Round 7 by Blue Jays in 2011 2011

2008 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Dylan Covey Round 1 by Brewers in 2010 2010
Kaleb Cowart Round 1 by Angels in 2010 2010
Bryce Harper Round 1 by Nationals in 2010 2011
Christian Yelich Round 1 by Marlins in 2010 2010
Travis Harrison Round 1 Comp by Twins in 2011 2011
Luke Jackson Round 1 Comp by Rangers in 2010 2010
Matt Lipka Round 1 Comp by Braves in 2010 2010
Ralston Cash Round 2 by Dodgers in 2010 2010
Marcus Littlewood Round 2 by Mariners in 2010 2010
Kellen Sweeney Round 2 by Blue Jays in 2010 2010
Andrew Toles Round 3 by Rays in 2012 2010
Tony Wolters Round 3 by Indians in 2010 2010
Andrew Toles Round 4 by Marlins in 2010 2010
Connor Narron Round 5 by Orioles in 2010 2010
Gabriel Encinas Round 6 by Yankees in 2010 2010
Jose Dore Round 8 by Padres in 2010 2010

2007 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Marcus Stroman Round 1 by Blue Jays in 2012 2009
Zack Wheeler Round 1 by Giants in 2009 2009
Michael Zunino Round 1 by Mariners in 2012 2009
Jeff Gelalich Round 1 Comp by Reds in 2012 2009
Keenyn Walker Round 1 Comp by White Sox in 2011 2009
Corey Black Round 4 by Yankees in 2012 2009
David Nick Round 4 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2009
Drew VerHagen Round 4 by Tigers in 2012 2009
Beau Amaral Round 7 by Reds in 2012 2009
Stephen Perez Round 8 by Nationals in 2012 2009
Thomas Lemke Round 10 by Rangers in 2009 2009

2006 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Aaron Hicks Round 1 by Twins in 2008 2008
Sammy Solis Round 2 by Nationals in 2010 2007
Daniel Carroll Round 3 by Mariners in 2007 2007
Garrett Nash Round 4 by Rangers in 2007 2007
Anthony Rizzo Round 6 by Red Sox in 2007 2007
Deryk Hooker Round 7 by Cardinals in 2007 2007
Kevin Rhoderick Round 9 by Cubs in 2010 2007
Timothy Ferguson Round 10 by Royals in 2010 2007

2005 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Michael Belfiore Round 1 by Diamondbacks in 2009 2006
Tyler Townsend Round 3 by Orioles in 2009 2006
Glenn Gibson Round 4 by Nationals in 2006 2006
Jason Stoffel Round 4 by Giants in 2009 2006
Tim Fedroff Round 7 by Indians in 2008 2006
Matthew Sweeney Round 8 by Angels in 2006 2006
Ryan Kalish Round 9 by Red Sox in 2006 2006
Yan Gomes Round 10 by Blue Jays in 2009 2006

2004 Perfect Game at Aflac Alumni
Name MLB Draft HS Grad
Pedro Alvarez Round 1 by Pirates in 2008 2005
David Adams Round 3 by Yankees in 2008 2005
Brandon Erbe Round 3 by Orioles in 2005 2005
Kieron Pope Round 4 by Orioles in 2005 2005
Tim Johnson Round 7 by Astros in 2005 2005
Samuel Elam Round 8 by Yankees in 2009 2005
R.J. Anderson Round 9 by Rangers in 2005 2005
Anthony Shawler Round 9 by Tigers in 2008 2005
Evan Bigley Round 10 by Twins in 2008 2005