The Indy Pro Showcase in Detroit, Michigan, June 14-15th is NO LONGER EXCEPTING REGISTRANTS DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF PROSPECTS THAT HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED. PLEASE CHECK THE SITE OFTEN FOR UPDATES ON FUTURE SHOWCASES!
Accept no imitations-
We have the ability to sign & place you the same day you try out!
The next Indy Pro Showcase is:
June 14-15th, 2008
Catholic Central
Detroit, Michigan
Remember this important fact, the Indy Pro Showcase showcase has the power and ability to sign players the same day you tryout. Due to the recent news that some independent leagues are not hosting league wide tryouts for the 2008 season, this may be your only opportunity to be seen and signed before the Major League Spring Training releases and the new crop of '08 college seniors fill up the independent league rosters. This showcase is not a "cattle call" that happens at many league wide tryout camps, where using only one field and very little time, you can easily get overlooked after you've traveled a long distance. This showcase will let you get ample "at bats" and innings to show your talents. To ensure this, the Indy Pro Showcase will by design, keep the number of participants to a workable number. Therefore it is a first come, first serve scenario with a limited availability. So do not delay!
Why do you have the best chance at a contract by attending the Southeast Indy Pro Showcase?
It is being run by Nick Belmonte and Dave Marcon.
Nick Belmonte is the premier talent scout of Independent League baseball who has signed over 850 players to 7 different Independent Leagues. In 2007 alone, Nick signed over 130 players to independent league contracts. Nick has run over 70 league wide tryouts for 6 different Independent leagues. There's no doubt if you impress him, you will get a job that day or soon after. He alone represents many teams in over 6 leagues.
Dave Marcon who along with Nick, started the Midwest Indy Pro Showcase last June that was responsible for an amazing, one contract for every 3.5 players that attended. Many of those players still have jobs in pro ball. Dave is considered one of the top evaluators of pitching talent in all of Independent baseball. In just the last two years Dave has over 30 pitchers still playing professionally that he had a hand in signing to Independent League contracts.
"If it wasn't for Nick Belmonte signing me to an Independent League contract at his tryout, I wouldn't have made it to the Major Leagues" - Luis Lopez
1b-3b, Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos
"Nick Belmonte can flat out open doors. And he has a heart for players. When no one else believed in my game, he did and gave me a chance. I can't thank him enough for putting me on the road to the big leagues." - Andy Barkett
ex-Major Leaguer Pittsburgh Pirates
Head Scout
Nick Belmonte "I've heard for years that the Detroit region is a fertile ground for talent. This a great opportunity to have players come to a showcase and walk away with a pro contract that day", said Belmonte. "I expect to tap into this talent rich area and give these kids in the midwest their professional start", Belmonte added.
Nick Belmonte, widely considered independent baseball's premier talent scout, has been appointed the Midwest Pro Showcase Head Scout and will be on hand looking for college seniors that have just finished their eligibility. Nick is also the NYSL's first director of player personnel. As Director of Baseball Operations of the Northern League Belmonte signed over 400 players including future major leaguers Rey Ordonez and Kevin Millar. Belmonte will be responsible for finding the NYSL's players through tryout camps and his extensive network of college coaches. He will also be the League's primary liaison to other independent and affiliated clubs. Nick Belmonte has signed over one thousand free agent players since 1990.
Head Pitching Coordinator Dave Marcon "I've been waiting a long time to get our part of the
country recognized..."
* Pitching Coordinator for the New York State League NYSL
* Played 6 years of professional ball: Toronto, Texas, California and Detroit
* Handled batting practice for the Detroit Tigers 7 years and assistant to Hitting Coaches
* Pitching Coordinator for most Independent League Tryout Camps 4 years
"Dave has sent many top pitchers to professional teams, as well as others, just based on his word alone. He knows pitching and what it takes to get to the next level. -Jeff Jones -American League Champions Detroit Tigers current Bullpen Coach and long time AAA pitching coach for the Toledo Mudhens
The Indy Pro Showcase proudly announces that 21 players out of the 45 players that attended the Jacksonville showcase got contracts to play in the '08 season. That's an incredible 47% of the players attending getting jobs. The players were signed to contracts over six different Independent Leagues and one player signing with the Boston Red Sox. Players looking to play pro ball in '08 don't delay signing up for the next showcase which will also be a limited number on a first come first serve basis
in Detroit on June 14-15th.
This is undoubtedly the "Best Opportunity" for free agents to be seen and "most importantly", signed to an independent league team for the upcoming 2008 season. College seniors from past and released professional players will be able to showcase their skills in front of representatives from no less than, 6 different Independent Leagues and including Major League Organizations are scheduled to appear.
We congratulate the players signed to contracts in the Indy Pro Showcase in Jacksonville February 16-17, they are:
Player
Position
Team (Recruited From)
Melvin Mancebo
RHP
Boston Red Sox
(Washinton Nationals)
Eddie Roberts
RHP
Sussex Can Am League (Broward CC)
Nick Vardaro
SS
Sussex
Can Am League (Southern Maine)
Craig Eagle
RHP
Yuma Golden League (Cal St. East Bay)
Earl White
OF
Yuma Golden League (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Brad Netzel
SS
Rockford Frontier League
(St. Francis)
Mike Darrah
RHP
Rockford Frontier League
(West Liberty)
Justin Edwards
RHP/3B
Worcester Can Am League (West Liberty)
Vince Rizzi
RHP
Worcester Can Am League
(Grand Valley St.)
Arthur Barone
3B
Worcester Can Am League
(Frostburg St.)
Chris Antonides
RHP
Larado United League
(Findlay U.)
Rhett Barber
LHP
Larado United League
(Valdosta St.)
Mark Lewis
SS/2B
Larado United League (Ark. Pine Bluff)
Sean McGill
C
Lincoln American Association
(Phillies/Boston College)
Fraser Robinson
LHP
NYSL promoted to Ottawa Can Am League
(NW State Louisiana)
The Indy Pro Showcase is unique in that it offers great potential for signs for the right talent by the end of a two-day showcase. There are 50+ jobs available with the New York State League (NYSL) alone. The NYSL is only open to players that have never played Pro Baseball before. The 2008 season will be moved to Manhattan, New York.
This exciting new league is accepting only Non-Professional free agent players.
