Best in the Great Lakes Showcase

July 8th & 9th, 2025

Frank Eck Stadium - Home of Notre Dame Baseball

South Bend, Indiana

It’s time to get serious about college Baseball


Event Information

Best in the Great Lakes Showcase

Date: July 8th & 9th, 2025

Location: Frank Eck Stadium - Home of Notre Dame Baseball

The Best in the Great Lakes Showcase, held JJuly 8th & 9th, 2025, is the premier recruiting events for high school athletes and college coaches in Illinois, Indiana, and surrounding states! Hosted at the incredible Frank Eck Stadium, home of the Univ of Notre Dame Baseball program, this will be one of the biggest recruiting events in the country!

This Event Is an MLB Stadium Qualifier Event!

Top 8 Players are selected to perform at Chase Field or Angels Stadium in the Fall!

College Coaches Attending

Division 1 Programs

Ryan Munger - Notre Dame

Seth Voltz - Notre Dame

Curt Courtwright - University of Illinois

Tommy Merlo - Michigan State University

Mike Ryan - University of Toledo

John Creegan - Northwestern University

Jack Sievers - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Cam McDonald - University of Illinois

Tyler Cotto - Campbell University

Brandon Boxer - Bellarmine University

Nick Alderfer - Queens University

Anthony Ortega - Murray State University

Nick Alderfer - Queens University

Caleb Swisher - Youngstown State University

Phil Stahl - Monmouth University

Gehrig Anglin - Wright State University

Joey Cooper - Bowling Green State UNiversity

Nick Silvis - Wright State University

Isiah Lindsey - Eastern Michigan Baseball

Andrew Ditullio - Eastern Michigan University

D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO Programs

Pat Jolley - Regis University

Jake Sprinkle - Franklin College

Nate Kaffenbarger - Ohio Northern University

Matthew Minaudo - Albion College

Chasen Claus - Allegheny College

Sam Schuster - Otterbein University

Adam Rosen - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Hunter Bedell - Ohio Northern Baseball

Josh Crummer - Washington & Jefferson College

Michael Denton - Rosemont College

Brett Ratcliffe - Trine University

Brandon Wilson - Earlham College

Justin Scali - Piedmont University

Ryan Nordquist - Hiram College

Chad Fitzgerald - Heidelberg University

Matthew Kennedy - St. Johns River State

Chance Sharp - Highland Community College (IL)

Hayden Modaff - Lansing Community College

Chris Barney - Vincennes University

D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO Programs

Jonathan Freemyer - Ottawa University

Chase Edwards - Dordt University

Cam Jimenez - Woldorf University

Nathan Bacon - Ozark University

Jesse James Murphy - Neumann University

Joe McDonald - Arizona Christian University

Tyler Yognes - Graceland University

Kirk Kelley - Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Sean Pierce - University of St. Francis (IL)

Rick Heines - University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy (UHSP)

Travis Odom - Kentucky Christian University

Doug Simons - Covenant College

Tucker Waddups - Glen Oaks Community College

Chad Fitzgerald - Heidelberg University

Michael Zito - Chatham University

Addison Rouse Saint Xavier University

Joshua Tew Grace College

Nate Glant - Union College

Andy Bunton - Maryville University

Corey Kubbs - Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Ethan Wilson - Ottawa University

Christopher Barney - Vincennes University

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 & Accommodations

Venue

This event is hosted at the Frank Eck Stadium, home of the Notre Dame Baseball program.. Located on the incredible Notre Dame campus, this is one of the finest venues in college baseball!

Hotels

South Bend is a fantastic college city with plenty of lodging and entertainment options.

You can click here to access our partnered hotels which feature discounted rates for Best in the US attending athletes!

Airport

South Bend International Airport is a quick 15 minute drive to the facility! Chicago-O’Hare International Airport is a much bigger airport and is roughly 90 minutes away.

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