Best in the Midwest II Summer Showcase
October 8th & 9th, 2022
Kansas City Urban Youth Academy - Kansas City, Missouri
The Best in the Midwest Fall Showcase, held October 8th and 9th of 2022, is the premier Fall recruiting event for high school athletes and college coaches from Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, and throughout the greater Midwest!
This event will feature 40+ colleges from 10 states and will be one of the premier recruiting events in the country for uncommitted high school players.
It’s time to get serious about college Baseball
Event Information
Date: October 8th & 9th, 2022
Location: Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
Included:
Two Day Experience
40+ College Coaches in Attendance
Drill-work with Current College Coaches
Live Gameplay Coached by Current College Coaches
Recruiting Seminar
Verified Results via Trackman Data
Player Page & Skills Video
Live-Streamed Gameplay through PlaySight
Qualifier for our National Event at MLB Stadium in the Fall
College Coaches Guaranteed in Attendance Listed Below!
College Coaches Attending
This list is being updated will be finalized on August 1st!
Division 1 Programs
Hunter Losekamp - Northern Kentucky University
Brian Sharp - University of Missouri
Brett Stewart - Univ. of New Orleans
Josh Turnock - Saint Louis University
Josh Minjarez - University of Texas-Arlington
Gabe Alfaro - Florida International University
Taylor Behrens - Wichita State University
Tanner Holen - Western Illinois University
D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO
Butch Rea - Cowley College
Todd DeGraffenreid - Missouri S&T
Bruce Peddie - Univ of Saint Mary
Robbie Rea - Newman University
Colton Taylor - Frontier Community College
Cameron Jimenez - Ellsworth Community College
Connor Crimmins - Washburn University
Derek Watkins - Kansas City Kansas CC
Eli Egger - Dodge City Community College
Evan Bohman - Benedictine College
Gabe Grinder - Ottawa University
Harley Douglas - Washburn University
Harrison Hollis - Culver - Stockton College
Jared Franklin - The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Ross McCarty - Bethany College
Robert Saghy - Ottawa University
Jeff Bolen - St. Charles Community College
Jeff Fallon - Ottawa University (AZ)
Matt Crawford - William Jewell College
Joe Wills - Rio Hondo College
D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO
Brett McBride - Barton CC
Anthony Ortega - Benedictine College
Lukas Diehm - Benedictine College
Aaron Lassley - Bethany College
Mark Carvalho - Friends University
Robby Laughlin - Bryant & Stratton College
Taylor Sanagorski - Butler Community College
Paul Pulley - Carl Albert State College
Zach Gerch - Cloud County Community College
Nathan Bacon - Dordt College
Brad Payne - Graceland University
Martin Sartin - Hannibal-LaGrange University
Landon Hay - Highland Community College
Jonathan Freemyer - Kansas Wesleyan
Shane Herschelman - Missouri S&T
Robbie Holmes - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Josh Larrinaga - Ottawa University
Ryne Foster - St Charles CC
Ben Calvano - University of Saint Mary
Lance Spongberg - William Jewell College
Preparing for the event
TYPICAL SCHEDULE, DAY 1
Day 1 typically includes physical assessments, offensive and defensive showcases and verified measurable workouts (including 60-yard dash, exit velocity, pop time), recruiting roadmap seminar, live batting practice and bullpens.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE, DAY 2
Report times will be based on team assignments and will be communicated 7-10 days before the event via email. Each player will play one 2.5 hour simulated game coaches by college coaches in the dugouts. The game times are typically 8am, 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30pm and we have each team show up one hour before their game time for warm ups. We do our best to accommodate player's travel schedules.
ARRIVAL TIME & CHECK-IN
Players should plan to arrive for check-in between 8:00 and 8:30am on the first day of the event. All players will be checked in and given a numbered jersey to wear during the event.
INFORMATION FOR PITCHERS
Primary pitchers should be prepared to throw both days, but with the hectic throwing schedules we encourage them to be prepared more importantly for the second day. The first day they will be throwing a 15-20 pitch bullpen and will have pitching instruction.
Pitcher-Only’s do not hit or play a position during the event. The second day they are throwing 20-25 pitches in a live game. If primary pitchers, for any reason, would rather throw only one inning (or not throw on a certain day), our staff will help assist in making the adjustment.
Pricing
*Please Note: You can pay a deposit of $99 and reserve your spot. Paying the total amount before the event.
$349
Pitcher Only Package
Pitcher-Only’s should be prepared to throw both days! This includes a light bullpen on Day 1 as well as live game pitching on Day 2. Pitcher-Only’s can take batting practice on Day 1 if they’d like, but do not hit or play a position during the gameplay. Each pitcher receives a full Trackman report of their performance as well as a skills video of them pitching.
$599
Position Player Package
The Position Player Package allows players to play multiple innings at their primary position, get a ton of at-bats, and show off all of the physical tools they have! With this package you get Blast & Trackman Hitting results as well as all physical measureables and video of your performance!
$699
Multi-Position Package
Our most popular package! Whether you are a Pitcher & Position player or simply play different defensive positions, you’ll want to choose this package to get time all over the diamond. With this package you’ll get video and results from each of your chosen positions.
This Event is a Qualifier for our MLB National Showcase at Chase Field & Globe Life Park
Travel & ACcomodations
Venue
Kansas City ROyals Urban Youth academy
Located in the heart of Kansas City, the Royals Urban Youth Academy is a spectacular MLB-owned venue with turf playing surface! The exact address for the event is: 1622 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
Hotels
The Best in the Midwest II Showcase is located a few miles from downtown Kansas City. There are many hotels and great activities! You can visit all partnered and discounted hotel options by clicking HERE.
Airport
Kansas City INternational airport (MCI)
Kansas City International Airport is a quick 20 minute drive to the Best in the Midwest II Showcase and has plenty of flight options all throughout the country.
