Do you have what it takes to become an All-American?  Let's Find Out! 

The Amateur Baseball Report and AAA Baseball are bringing exciting new opportunities to WV.  This Spring, ABR will be conducting Prospect ID Camps throughout WV.  Each ID camp will offer a pro-style 5-tool skills evaluation: hitting, fielding, speed, power, and arm strength.  ABR Prospect ID Camps are designed to identify the top players in the nation.  All the ABR Prospect ID Camps held around the country will put players through the same workout to ensure players are equally evaluated.  ABR Prospect ID Camps are the foundation for the top top "National ABR Player Rankings" which are released in the fall issue of the ABR magazine.  Individual skill rankings are available at amateurbaseballreport.com.


AAA Baseball and ABR will be offering "Open" and "Invitational" Prospect ID Camps.

Invitational Prospect ID Camps
These camps are only open to players who have received an invitation from ABR-WV.  Invitations will be sent to the top travel-team players in the state.  If you think you are one of these elite players, make sure your coach submits a nomination form.   NOMINATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 7th!  Travel teams that host a Prospect ID Camp (Open or Invitational)will be allowed to automatically ensure 3 players will be invited to one of the Invitational Camps.  These camps will follow the same basic format of the "open" camps with the addition of a controlled scrimmage game.  If you are unable to attend an Invitational Prospect ID Camp, please register for an "Open" camp to ensure you will be considered for the ABR Regional Tryouts for the USSSA All-American Games and the 2010 WV Amateur Baseball Games. 

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN INVITATION BY MARCH 14th
PLEASE REGISTER FOR A OPEN ID CAMP.

Opportunities for Travel Teams that Host ID Camps
Travel teams that host a Prospect ID Camp (Open or Invitational) will be allowed to automatically ensure 3 of their players will be invited to one of the Invitational Camps.  Take advantage of this opportunity and contact us as soon as possible.  Please review the Hosting page for more details.

Age Groups

ABR WV Prospect ID Camps are for players who are 14, 15, 16 or 17 years old.  Age is determined by how old the player is as of May 1, 2010.

Dates & Locations

AAA Baseball and ABR will only be offering 3 Invitational Prospect ID Camps.  There will be one Invitational ID Camp for each age group.
Dates and Locations are to-be-determined.  We are currently working with several travel teams throughout the state to host the ID Camps.  Check back here for more information.

Reasons to Attend

• The road to becoming an All-American starts here! - The top players identified throughout WV will be invited to attend an 2010 ABR Regional Tryout for the 2010 USSSA All-American Games.  In 2009, Josh Davis of Clarksburg, WV took this same path and earned 2nd-Team All-American Honors. 
• Get Noticed by Pro & College Scouts - You will receive an entry in ABR's national player database and your profile will be included on their website.  This database is used by pro scouts, college coaches, and elite travel team managers to identify the best players in each state as well as across the country.
• Coming Soon - Are you one of the top 36 players in your age group? - the top 36 WV players identified throughout the state in each age group (14, 15, & 16) will be invited to play in the WV Amateur Baseball Games and have opportunities to be named to the WV Amateur Baseball All-State Team.
• Obtain an Independent Evaluation - This evaluation can be used to send to college coaches when you are seeking scholarship offers.
• Get Identified by the Top Travel Teams - The top travel programs within WV will be identifying potential talent for their respective programs.
• Learn if you Are Among the Best in the State - Find out how you stack-up against the best players in WV and across the nation.

What to Expect:

Sample "Invitational" ID Camp Itinerary

9:00  Sign-ups, Photos, & Physical Measurements

9:30 Stretch & Throw

10:00 Bat Speed Evaluation (from Tee)

11:00 Pitchers Velocity in Bullpen

11:00 Runners timed in 60 Yard Dash

11:00 Runners timed Home to 1st

12:00 Infield / Outfield

12:30 Infielders Velocity from Shortstop

1:00 Outfielders Velocity from Right Field

1:30 Catchers Throw (POP Time & Velocity)

2:00 Controlled Scrimmage Game


Sample "Open" ID Camp Itinerary 

Open Camps will follow the same basic structure as the Invitational Camps except they will not include a controlled scrimmage game at the conclusion of the player evaluations.

Grading Scale

All athletes will be graded on a traditional 20-80 Major League Baseball scouting guideline.  All evaluations across the country will use the same grading scale.  For example, any 60 times below 6.6 seconds will receive a score of 80. Times of 6.6 to 6.8 receive a 75 and so forth.   Comments and critiques will also be added to your evaluation.  Each evaluation will be posted to ABR's website following the event. 

Evaluators

Marty Davis - former minor league pitcher with the Texas Rangers.

Bill Reep - former minor league infielder.