The Midwest Regional NTIS will be one of the top baseball events in the Midwest in 2010. This is an invitation only event. The top 20 players at each age group from the sub-regionals will be invited to play in a three day, showcase-style event in St. Louis on August 13-15, 2010. Players will competing against the top players in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Players will be evaluated by former professional players, scouts and college coaches.
At the older ages, this will be a highly scouted event. The 2009 event had 10 MLB teams represented and over 20 college coaches.
The top 18 players at each age will then be selected to represent the Midwest at the USA Baseball Training Complex on September 10-12, 2010. We are looking for players that can ultimately compete at the national level at 14u, 16u and 18u. We are also looking for players who understand the right way to play the game, and how to be a good teammate.
Last year's Midwest teams were very competitive, going 6-4 in North Carolina. Six players from the Midwest were selected for the USA National Team trials, including:
Josh Davis, OK
Blake Wiggins, AR
Drew Ward, OK
Dylan Bundy, OK
Mason Hope, OK
Cody Kakuk, KS
Remember that international baseball
rules have different eligibility birth dates. Here is the guide on
which age group to register for:
Born in 1993 or 1994, register for the 17u NTIS event
Born in 1995 or 1996, register for the 15u NTIS event
Born in 1997 or later, register for the 13u NTIS event
The cost for the Midwest Regional event is $195 per player. Once you are invited to this event, registration and payment information will be sent to you.
Here are details on the event:
For 1992 and 1993 Players, the event will be held at the St. Louis University baseball facility located at 3330 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103. This is in the downtown area of St. Louis.
For 1994, 1995 and 1996 Players, the event will be held at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex located at 17925 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO. This is about 25 miles west of St. Louis.
Friday, August 13
3pm - check in and complete registration at field location. Each player will be given a game shirt and be assigned to a team.
4pm-8pm - showcase skills evaluation (pitchers will be evaluated during games on Saturday and Sunday)
60 yard dash
Outfield fielding and throws
Infield fielding and throws
Catcher pop times
Batting practice round
Evaluations will be completed by pro scouts, college coaches and former professional players.
Saturday, August 14
8am-10pm, Showcase Games (game times are 8am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
Each team will play 2 games on Saturday and 1 game on Sunday. 15u and 17u games will be 9 innings, 13u games will be 7 innings.
Game performance will be evaluated by two coaches and two evaluators per game. Four sets of eyes will be evaluating the players.
Sunday, August 15
8am-2pm, Showcase Games (game times are 8am, 10am, 12pm)
Each showcase team will play one game on Sunday. Players are free to leave following their last game on Sunday.
After the 2pm games, the evaluators and coaches will meet to select the top 18 players to represent the Midwest at the USA Training Complex on September 17-20, 2009. Players will be notified within 48 hours if they have been selected to play in this event.
A detailed player evaluation report will be sent to each participant within 3 weeks of the event.
A list of hotels near the St. Louis fields can be found by clicking here. Participants are requested to stay in one of the hotels listed.
