SWFL Showcase November 14 at FGCU
This is the 22nd year that this Showcase will be run; the 17th year that SWFL has run this Showcase for the High School players that play in the SWFL fall league. The roster consists of players recommended by High School Coaches and Professional scouts and represents the very best players from the area. Numerous Major League players have played in this event including:
Riverdale HS – Tommy Watkins – 1998, North Ft. Myers HS – Jon Huber – 1999, Barron Collier HS – Chris Resop – 2002, North Ft. Myers HS – Jimmy Miller – 2004, Bishop Verot HS – Chris Johnson – 2006, Mariner HS – Casey Coleman – 2008, Port Charlotte HS – David Holmberg – 2009, Sarasota HS – Scooter Gennett – 2009, Mariner HS – Michael Zunino – 2009, Lakewood Ranch – Gus Schlosser – 2014
Five of our former players signed professional contracts this year:
Brendan Sanger – Anaheim Angels
Kyle Miller – Chicago Cubs
Drew Jackson – SF Giants
Aaron Rhodes – Anaheim Angels
Mike Zimmerman – Colorado Rockies
Congratulations to Brendan, Kyle, Drew, Aaron and Mike who started their professional baseball careers.
Many thanks go out to the Florida Diamond Club, FGCU Baseball, Glen Carnes umpiring for their support of SWFL Baseball. Admission is $5.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
3:15-3:40 – players report to Swanson Stadium
3:45 – Stretch and flex 4:00 – 60 yard dash
4:20 – American BP
4:50 – National BP
5:25 – American I/O
5:35 – National I/O
5:50 – Ground crew maintenance
6:15 – Player introductions
6:20 – SWFL Alumni recognition
6:30 – Game time