Best in the Midwest II
National Showcase
July 25 & 26th, 2023
Taylor Stadium @ the University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
It’s time to get serious about college Baseball
Event Information
Best in the Midwest Showcase
Date: July 25 & 26th, 2023
Location: Taylor Stadium - Home of Mizzou Baseball
The Best in the Midwest II held July 25 & 26th, 2023, was created due to the incredible popularity for our Midwest Showcase events!
This event will be a top recruiting opportunity for high school athletes and college coaches from Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, and throughout the greater Midwest! 50+ coaches from 10 states!
College Coaches Attending
Division 1 Programs
Daniel Bieser - University of Missouri
Tyler Pacanik - University of Missouri
Taylor Sheriff - Western Illinois
Derek Parola Illinois State University
Alex Lozado UT Martin Baseball
Milton Barney Mississippi Valley State University
Jason Eary - Saint Louis University
Tyler Cook - Southern Illinois University
Tanner Holin - Ball State University
Jared Morton - University of Evansville
Curt Courtwright - University of Illinois
Brian Sharp - University of Missouri
D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO
Matthew Griese - Univ of Missouri - STL
Jackson Cobb University of Central Missouri
Eric Briggs Drury University
Dan Davis Truman State University
Damian Stambersky Missouri Western State University
Patrick Evers Maryville University
Hayden Crabtree McKendree University
Marlon Griffin McKendree University
Bruce Peddie Univ of Saint Mary
Jacob Dennis Missouri Valley College
Brad Payne Graceland University
Ryan Hutchinson McKendree University
Shane Herschelman Missouri S&T
Harley Douglas Washburn University
Aaron Eshelman Missouri Western State University
Lance Spongberg William Jewell College
James Clark Knox College
Brandon Schmidt Hendrix College
Coby Potvin Lyon College
Robbie Dombrowski Cornell College
Todd DeGraffenreid Missouri S&T
Read Brown Mid-America Christian University
Olan Ortiz Bethany College
Chris Witzke Iowa Lakes Community College
D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO
Justin Bramhall Berea College
Andrew Morrow Fort Scott Community College
Adrian Morales Dallas College - Mountain View
Taylor Sanagorski Butler Community College
Wyatt Moore Allen Community College
Eric Hart Highland Community College, KS
Ryne Foster St Charles CC
Kyle Davis Garden City Community College
Harrison Hollis Culver - Stockton College
Garrett Shaffer Williams Baptist University
Kirk Kelley Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Andrew Murphy Oklahoma Wesleyan University
John Cavness William Woods University
Tyler Bracht William Woods University
Brennen Patrick University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Martin Sartin Hannibal-LaGrange University
Cole Doherty University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Jonathan Freemyer Ottawa University
Stephen Abanathy Williams Baptist University
Jared Dahl Williams Baptist University
Peyton Kendrick Carl Albert State College
Sean Mcelwee Pratt Community College
Colton Taylor Panola 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 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.
Travel & ACcomodations
Venue
Taylor Stadium - University of Missouri
The Best in the Midwest Summer Showcase is held at Taylor Stadium in Columbia, Missouri - home of the Missouri Tigers Baseball Team. The exact address for the event is: 181 Research Park Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
Hotels
There are plenty of options to stay in Columbia!
You can visit all of our partnered & discounted hotel options by clicking HERE.
Airport
Columbia Regional Airport or St. Louis Lambert International Airport
You have two options when flying in for this event! The Columbia Regional Airport is a smaller airport and will service most flights throughout the Midwest. For more flight options you can look 45 minutes away at the STL International Airport.
