Southwest Florida Baseball 2024 Bill Skarbek Fall Invitational

2024 SWFL Invitational Schedule

The Southwest Florida Baseball Invitational is a round robin event with games being played on Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8. This event will feature travel teams and High School teams in the 2025 – 2028 age groups. Each team will play 3 games. The event will be held at Terry Park in Fort Myers, FL.

 

September 7-8 – Southwest Florida Invitational

Where: Terry Park – 3410 Palm Beach BL. Fort Myers, FL 33916

Game times: 8:30am, 10:45 and 1pm.

Team fee/Games: $750, 3 game guarantee. – 1 Dozen Baseballs

Payment: Please make check payable Southwest Florida Baseball and remit payment to: Southwest Florida Baseball 2202 Treehaven Circle Ft. Myers, FL 33907 or you can pay by Venmo or Paypal.

Hotels: Please contact the Hotel Hotline 239-541-1800 or visit their web site.

 

Daily admission: $10 – 12 under are free.

Invitational game guidelines:

  • Wood bats only, 7 inning games, 2-hour time limit, no new inning after 2 hours.
  • 10 run rule after 6 innings unless agreed upon by both coaches for less innings.
  • Relaxed High School substitution rules, the object is to play. No line-ups will be exchanged.
  • Please bring 1 dozen new baseballs, 4 per game.

 

If you have any questions, please call John Cedarburg at 239-826-4956 or by e-mail at: cedarball@aol.com

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SWFL BASEBALL & DIAMOND CODE ANNOUCE FALL 2024 TRYOUTS & COLLEGIATE CAMP – GRAD Year 2025-2028

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Check in:  8:15 – ALL Campers

LocationFlorida Southwestern College ~ 13301 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL  33919

SWFL BASEBALL & DIAMOND CODE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP, ENTER FALL AS COLORADO ROCKIES SCOUT TEAM

July 2024 (FLORIDA) – Southwest Florida Baseball (SWFL) and Diamond Code Baseball have entered an agreement that will see the two organizations enter a joint-partnership as the Colorado Rockies Scout team, creating a coast-to-coast operation that is designed to provide elite level players an industry leading platform for those looking to advance their playing careers with collegiate and professional opportunities.

Colorado Rockies Scout Team will take the field against Florida’s top JUCO programs and the best from around the country in Perfect Game’s WWBA National Championship in Jupiter (FL), set to begin on October 10. The WWBA is the largest recruited event of the year, with hundreds of scouts in attendance representing MLB organizations and colleges across the nation.

SWFL Baseball and Diamond Code Baseball are set to host the Colorado Rockies Scout Team’s tryout and collegiate camp on August 10 in Fort Myers for players interested in joining the organization. This event will have 17+ colleges in attendance, including University of Florida, UCF, FGCU, FIU, USF, Florida Southern, Nova Southeastern, Palm Beach Atlantic, Lynn University, FSW, Pasco Hernando, Polk State, South Florida State, St. Petersburg College, Webber International, New College of Florida, and University of Fort Lauderdale. Players will participate in a pro-style workout, plus get an exclusive opportunity to work with the college coaches in attendance.

All try-out participants MUST register below.     REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Click here to register.

Cost is $225.00

Registration will close for the SWFL try-outs on Friday Aug 9th at noon.

SWFL Baseball & Diamond Code Baseball present:  2024 Collegiate Camp & Rockies Scout Team Tryouts

Saturday August 10, 2024 @ Florida Southwestern College ~ 13301 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL  33919

Pitchers will need to attend the morning session and once we get done with the College Pitching talk, you will be released and report to the indoor facility at 1:30. See information below.

Sign in starts at 8:15 AM, Cost: $225

High School years 2025-2028

Camp cost includes: 60-yard dash, Defensive segment with college coaches teaching, BP, I/O, Pitcher/Catcher Showcase.

SWFL Baseball has over 50 former players who have gone onto play in the Major Leagues and has assisted hundreds of players into colleges throughout the country!

For further information please contact Clint Montgomery @ 863-990-5429. Players must register to attend.

Position Player Showcase

LocationFlorida Southwestern College ~ 13301 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL  33919

Check in:  8:15

9:00 – stretch and flex

– 60-yard dash

– Instructional segment with College Coaches teaching

– Defensive segment

– Batting practice

–  Release position only players

Pitcher – Catcher Showcase

LocationAmerican Baseball Academy – 4940 Bayline Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Check In: 1:30 pm

 

About SWFL Baseball – SWFL Baseball, based out of Fort Myers since 1993, has been home to 22 MLB players and over 81 professional players in total throughout its history. In 2023, SWFL had 7 alumni active on MLB rosters. SWFL has been on the forefront of opportunities for high school players; not only serving as hosts for tournament schedules, but baseball liaisons through various annual youth clinics and collegiate showcases. In 2024, SWFL had 4 alumni selected in the MLB Draft.

About Diamond Code Baseball – Diamond Code Baseball, founded in 2022, began serving the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches as a home for players looking for development, opportunity, and growth. Since then, over 30 players have signed to play collegiate baseball. Last summer, Diamond Code earned Perfect Game recognition, finishing 11th ranked in the state of Florida and 56th nationally.

 

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Questions: Contact Clint Montgomery @ 863-990-5429.
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SWFL Scholarships for 2021

2021 was an interesting year to say the least. Through it all, the following players earned a scholarship to play baseball in college. Congratulations to these alumni and best of luck with your opportunity.

Name
Pos.
Yr
High School
College
Boe Rodriguez
IF
22
Island Coast
FGCU
Jake D’Altrui
IF
22
Fort Myers H.S.
Flagler College
Gavin Baratta
IF
21
Bergen Catholic

Lamar U
Lane Perdue
P/IF
21
Lakeland

Tusculum U
Kevin Rodriguez
P
21
Island Coast

FSW
Logan Smith
IF/P
22
N. Ft. Myers

FGCU
Evan Ames
1B
21
Canterbury
Winthrop U
Will Goldman
C/1B
21
Fort Myers H.S.
Glenville State
Perry Cook
OF
21
George Jenkins
Troy U
Brady Loughren
IF
21
Bishop Verot
Lawson State
Andrew Sundean
C
21
Mckeel Academy
U Central Florida
Ethan Engelmeyer
P
21
Mckeel Academy
St. Pete College
Zach Kramer
OF
21
Cumberland Valley

Lenoir CC
Hayden Yost
OF
23
Sickles HS

U Florida
Allen Guerrero
P
21
Cape Coral
Glenville State
Logan Adams
P
21
Desoto H.S.
South Florida State
Sawyer Hawks
P
21
Mckeel Academy
Air Force
Jake Mueller
1B
23
Island Coast
U Alabama
Davian Garcia
P
21
Sickles HS
Flagler College
Ian Anderson
P/OF
21
Lakeland Christian

South Florida State
Haley Daley
P
21
Alonso HS
Long Island U
Ashton Fedorek
OF/P
21
Seminole
Northwest Florida State
Matt Cedarburg
IF
18
BVHS/Col of Central Florida
U Southern Mississippi
Warrner Rincones
IF
18
Lemon Bay/FSW
Louisiana Lafayette
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SWFL 18U PG FREEDOM CLASSIC CHAMPIONS!

18u Freedom Classic Team Champs

SWFL 18u Perfect Game Freedom Classic Champions!

18u Freedom Classic MVP with coaches

Congrats to SWFL 18u coaching staff. Sandwiched between the MVP’s Brian Porvaznik, Mike Litten, and Tyler Bender. Not pictured, Greg Dombrowski.

18u Freedom Classic MVPs

PG 18u Freedom Classic MVP Yari Diaz (left), and MVP Pitcher Jackson Campbell (right)

 

 

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SWFL 2023 Nation 15u MVP Champion

15u PG Freedom Classic MVP Christian Bermudez

Congrats to Christian Bermudez on winning PG 15u Freedom Classic MVP!

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Southwest Florida Baseball 2019 College Baseball signees

Jorel Ortega                 U Tennessee

Brandon Gielow         U Tennessee

Jake McKee                Flagler College

Matt Paulo                  Lake Sumter St

Garrett Wilt                 Flagler College

Austin Jordan              Carson Newman

Kalvin Alexander        Florida Southwestern

Kasey Ross                 Maryville U

Chase Chatman           Florida Gulf Coast U

Joe Becker                   Coastal Carolina

Jack Keiser                  U of San Diego

Scott Curran                Polk State

Jimmy Meredith          Maryville U

Tyler Kreissler Warner U

 

Congratulations to all our players who earned a college baseball opportunity!

 

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SWFL Baseball Selected 2019 Best of Fort Myers Baseball Club!

SWFL Baseball Best of 2019

SWFL Baseball has been selected for the 2019 Best of Fort Myers Awards in the category of Baseball Club.
Congratulations to all the SWFL Coaches, Players, and Parents!
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SWFL 14u Wins USSSA NIT Big Tournament

14u Wins
Donovan Lusby 5 innings 1 earned run 4K’s 2BB, Brab Benton  5 innings 0 earned 3K’s 0BB, Ryan Torres 4 innings 1 earned run 6K’s 1BB, Anthony Ruiz 4 innings 1 earned run 2K’s 2BB, Garrett Jones  4 for 9 1 2b, 1RBI, 5 runs, Garrett McManus 5 for 9, 1 2b, 4 runs, Gianni Lorenzo 3 for 12, 4 RBI’s, 1 run, Trevor Carter 3 for 10, 3 2b, 3RBI’s, 2runs.
CONGRATS TEAM!
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SWFL 2018 Commitments

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2018 SWFL FALL HS SHOWCASE – Sept 25, 2018

The SWFL Showcase will enter its 25th year as the premier Showcase event for Southwest Florida players. The SWFL Showcase has had numerous ML players play in the event and this year looks even better than ever with 14 players already committed to play baseball in college attending.
The Showcase will start at 4pm with the 60 yard dash and move forward with BP, I/O and a 6:10 game time start. The schedule of events and rosters are listed below. Come out to beautiful Swanson stadium on the FGCU campus and enjoy the future stars of the game.
Schedule of events:
3:30 – players check in – receive jerseys.
4pm – 60 yard dash
4:20 – National – Navy BP
4:50 – American – White BP
5:25 – National I/O
5:40 – American I/O
6:10 – Game time
SWFL baseball
SWFL Baseball
National and American Rosters:
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