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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO On behalf of the national governing body for baseball in the United States, I am honored and privileged to welcome you to the 2025 Futures Invitational! USA Baseball is proud of its track record in developing youth players into premier athletes, and that begins at events just like this one. Held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, this event is a premier showcase featuring the top 10U and 11U teams and players in the nation. Alex Bregman, Bryce Harper, Eric Hosmer, and Clayton Kershaw are just a few of the many names that have played in an event like the Futures Invitational, gone on to make a USA Baseball national team, represented their country on the international stage, and later forged an illustrious professional career. We are proud to be an organization that prioritizes youth development and invests in young athletes' growth, both on and off the field. The Futures Invitational is now in its tenth year, and we are excited for the continued support in the expansion of our youth event offerings to players at this age level. It is paramount to the growth of baseball in the United States to continue to provide opportunities to our youth to play the game we love. And to simply put it, baseball is fun! It is our honor to offer as many opportunities as possible for kids to love our game. In addition to the fun that we hope you all have during this tournament, the opportunity in front of these athletes cannot be overstated. Not only does the Futures Invitational allow these teams and athletes to compete with the nation’s best young players, it also is giving these future stars the chance to represent the United States in international competition as part of the five-time World Champion 12U National Team, which will go on to compete in the 2025 WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan later this summer. No other event in the country offers the opportunities the Futures Invitational does, and we hope you are all proud to have been invited to this event. For those of you who make your way over to the National Training Complex during the event, you will notice the latest investment in developing young baseball talent in our country has been completed. In 2024, we officially opened the Executive Offices and Training Center, which coincided with a 20-year agreement that was signed by USA Baseball and the Town of Cary to solidify Cary, North Carolina, as the permanent home of the national governing body in the United States. This project features a covered full-sized infield that can be converted into eight pitching and batting lanes, as well as office spaces for our staff members.
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Yours in baseball,
Paul V. Seiler Executive Director/CEO USA Baseball
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2025 10U USA Baseball Futures Invitational June 12 - 15, 2025 Thomas Brooks Park - 9008 Green Level Church Road, Cary, NC
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Ghost National (NJ)
Jersey Storm (NJ)
DG29 Baseball Academy (TX)
Memphis Tigers (TN)
Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ)
Stacked Baseball (CA)
Knights Knation (CA)
Original Florida Pokers of Parkland (FL)
Tennessee Elite (TN)
TBT Ballers SoCal (CA)
New Level National (WA)
Perfect Performance Outlaws (VA)
Vault Boys National (CA)
West Raleigh (NC)
Top Tier (IL)
ZT National Prospects (CA)
Thursday, June 12th vs. Home (3B Dugout)
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Ghost National (NJ) Tennessee Elite (TN) Jersey Storm (NJ) Stacked Baseball (CA) DG29 Baseball Academy (TX) New Level National (WA) Memphis Tigers (TN) Perfect Performance Outlaws (VA) Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) TBT Ballers SoCal (CA) Vault Boys National (CA) West Raleigh (NC) Knights Knation (CA) Original Florida Pokers of Parkland (FL) Top Tier (IL) ZT National Prospects (CA)
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Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday
6/13 6/13 6/13 6/13 6/13 6/13 6/13 6/13
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Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) Vault Boys National (CA) TBT Ballers SoCal (CA) West Raleigh (NC) Knights Knation (CA) Top Tier (IL) Original Florida Pokers of Parkland (FL) ZT National Prospects (CA) Tennessee Elite (TN) Stacked Baseball (CA) Ghost National (NJ) Jersey Storm (NJ) New Level National (WA) Perfect Performance Outlaws (VA) DG29 Baseball Academy (TX) Memphis Tigers (TN)
Pool A & B Performance Testing in Indoor HPTC following Games # 9-12 Friday, June 13th Away (1B Dugout) vs. Home (3B Dugout) Team/Individual Photos in HPTC 2 hours prior to game time New Level National (WA) Knights Knation (CA) Perfect Performance Outlaws (VA) Original Florida Pokers of Parkland (FL) Tennessee Elite (TN) Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) Stacked Baseball (CA) TBT Ballers SoCal (CA)
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DG29 Baseball Academy (TX) Top Tier (IL) Memphis Tigers (TN) ZT National Prospects (CA) Ghost National (NJ) Vault Boys National (CA) Jersey Storm (NJ) West Raleigh (NC)
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Pool C & D Performance Testing in HPTC following Games # 17-20 Saturday, June 14th Away (1B Dugout) vs. Home (3B Dugout)
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Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
6/14 6/14 6/14 6/14 6/14 6/14 6/14 6/14
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Durham Bulls Game at 6:35pm Sunday, June 15th vs. Home (3B Dugout) vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
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Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8
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10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm
Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8
Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play
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Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8
Consolation Semi-Finals Semi-Finals Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation
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Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 5
Consolation Consolation Bronze Consolation Consolation Consolation Gold Consolation
2025 11U USA Baseball Futures Invitational June 19 - 22, 2025 Thomas Brooks Park - 9008 Green Level Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519 Middle Creek Park - 151 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539 Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool E
Pool F
Bayou City All Stars (TX)
Ghost National (NJ)
Elite RBI National (TX)
Arizona Elite Baseball Academy (AZ)
Aviator Nation (GA)
Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) TC Titans (CA)
I Am United (FL)
Houston Wildcatters Elite (TX)
5 Star Mafia National (GA)
Canes West Futures (CA)
MVP Hustle (CA)
San Diego Show (CA)
Knights Knation (CA)
New Level National (WA)
JSM Elite (FL)
Seattle Select (WA)
Top Tier (IL)
SBA Bolts National (NC)
ZT Prospects East (NC)
ZT National Prospects (CA)
Texas Twelve (TX)
The Future Elite (FL)
VSA National (FL)
Thursday, June 19th Game #
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Bayou City All Stars (TX) San Diego Show (CA) Ghost National (NJ) Knights Knation (CA) Elite RBI National (TX) New Level National (WA) Bayou City All Stars (TX) I Am United (FL) Ghost National (NJ) Houston Wildcatters Elite (TX) Elite RBI National (TX) 5 Star Mafia National (GA) Arizona Elite Baseball Academy (AZ) JSM Elite (FL) Aviator Nation (GA) Seattle Select (WA) Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) Top Tier (IL) Arizona Elite Baseball Academy (AZ) Canes West Futures (CA) Aviator Nation (GA) MVP Hustle (CA) Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) TC Titans (CA)
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I Am United (FL) SBA Bolts National (NC) Houston Wildcatters Elite (TX) ZT Prospects East (NC) 5 Star Mafia National (GA) ZT National Prospects (CA) San Diego Show (CA) SBA Bolts National (NC) Knights Knation (CA) ZT Prospects East (NC) New Level National (WA) ZT National Prospects (CA) Canes West Futures (CA) Texas Twelve (TX) MVP Hustle (CA) The Future Elite (FL) TC Titans (CA) VSA National (FL) JSM Elite (FL) Texas Twelve (TX) Seattle Select (WA) The Future Elite (FL) Top Tier (IL) VSA National (FL)
10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:15pm 1:45pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 8:00am 8:00am 8:15am 8:15am 10:45am 10:45am 11:00am 11:00am 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:45pm 1:45pm
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Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2 Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2
Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play Pool Play
Friday, June 20th
ZT Prospects East (NC) Knights Knation (CA) Texas Twelve (TX) JSM Elite (FL) The Future Elite (FL) Seattle Select (WA) VSA National (FL) Top Tier (IL) SBA Bolts National (NC) San Diego Show (CA) ZT National Prospects (CA) New Level National (WA)
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Ghost National (NJ) Houston Wildcatters Elite (TX) Arizona Elite Baseball Academy (AZ) Canes West Futures (CA) Aviator Nation (GA) MVP Hustle (CA) Scottsdale Dirtbags (AZ) TC Titans (CA) Bayou City All Stars (TX) I Am United (FL) Elite RBI National (TX) 5 Star Mafia National (GA)
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HR Derby at National Training Complex at 5:00pm - Food Trucks Saturday, June 21st Game #
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Away (1B Dugout)
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Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2 Middle Creek Field 3 Middle Creek Field 4 Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2 Middle Creek Field 3 Middle Creek Field 4 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6
Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Quarters Quarters Quarters Quarters Semis Semis
11U Futures Invitational Select Workout at Thomas Brooks Park (3:30pm - 5:30pm) - Invite Only Sunday, June 22nd Game #
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8:00am 8:00am 8:15am 8:15am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 8:00am 8:00am 10:45am 10:45am
Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Thomas Brooks Field 5 Thomas Brooks Field 6 Thomas Brooks Field 7 Thomas Brooks Field 8 Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2 Middle Creek Field 1 Middle Creek Field 2
Consolation Bronze Consolation Consolation Consolation Gold Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation Consolation
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FAST FACTS
ABOUT THE FUTURES INVITATIONAL THE ROAD TO PLAY FOR TEAM USA STARTS HERE.
The 2025 11U Futures Invitational serves as a primary identification event for the USA Baseball 12U National Team. This summer, a select number of players will be invited from the event to 12U National Team Training Camp, where they will partake in comprehensive PDP testing, intrasquad scrimmages, and workouts while competing for one of the final 18-player roster spots on the 2025 12U National Team.
HISTORY OF DOMINANCE.
The 12U National Team owns a combined eight gold medals in international competition. After capturing the World Cup title at the 2023 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup, the 2025 squad will look to add another title this summer and go for Team USA’s fifth straight gold medal.
LET'S GET NOTICED.
Last year, twenty-four players from the 2024 12U National Team Training Camp roster were identified from the 2024 Futures Invitational; meaning two-thirds of the national team roster consisted of players who participated in the Futures Invitational. This year, the 2025 12U National Team Training Camp roster will consist of players selected from the 2024 11U National Team Identification Series (NTIS) and this year’s Futures Invitational.
GOLD RUSH!
CHECK YOUR SWING.
The 2025 Futures Invitational is a USABat-certified event, and all participants must use an approved bat. Bats that are not USABat-certified are prohibited. Additional information on USABat specifications can be found here.
SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!
USA Baseball will be offering three options for event photography during 2025 events at the National Training Complex: • A free headshot from Photo & Skill Development Day, available for download at USABaseballPhotos.com • Select action and game photography throughout the event at USABaseballPhotos.com • Premium Event Portrait sessions. A 10-minute individual session where players will receive high quality, recruiting-style portraits. Includes every final edit, no hidden fees or pressure to select your favorite photos.
DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM THE REST OF THE PACK.
All participants at the Futures Invitational will undergo Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) performance assessments to assess their baseball and athletic skills with state-of-the-art technology to measure cognitive skills, speed of processing, and overall athletic performance.
GEAR UP.
The Scottsdale Dirtbags made history at the 2024 11U Futures Invitational, striking gold for the first time ever, and earning their first medal at the event. The win marked a major breakthrough moment for the program. Can the Dirtbags defend their title in 2025?
Participants and fans alike can stop by the USA Baseball Shop located at the front gate of the National Training Complex while attending the 2025 Futures Invitational, or shop anytime on the USA Baseball Shop website.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD. PLAY GOOD
To keep up with all things Futures Invitational, follow @ USABaseEvents on X and Instagram. To stay up-to-date on all things USA Baseball, follow @USABaseball on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
Each participant in the 2025 Futures Invitational will receive a Nike/Evoshield USA Baseball player bag filled with products from official USA Baseball sponsors, including but not limited to Franklin batting gloves, batting grip tape from VukGrips, and Gatorade water bottles.
STAY CONNECTED.
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2024 FUTURES INVITATIONALS RECAP The 2024 Futures Invitational showcased elite youth baseball talent, as 10U and 11U teams from across the country competed at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina. From walk-offs to wipeouts, the tournament delivered exciting competition and a look at the next generation of stars. In the 10U division, pool play brought plenty of fireworks. The East Cobb Aviators opened with an exciting comeback win over Florida Burn Platinum, set off by timely hitting in the late innings. The Scottsdale Dirtbags cruised to a victory behind a big offensive performance, while the TC Titans notched an 8-0 shutout, combining a dominant pitching outing with power at the plate. Canes West continued their dominant run with a strong all-around performance, piling up strikeouts on the mound and delivering clutch RBIs to seal a 7-1 victory over Team Elite. Tennessee Elite emerged as a powerhouse, going 3-0 in pool play with a +22-run differential led by Jaxon Spray, Ethan Wagner, and Duncan Mount. ZT National Prospects matched that momentum with sharp pitching 8
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and consistent offense. The Texas Sun Devils and Scottsdale Dirtbags also pushed their way into bracket play with big-time performances. In the semifinals, Tennessee Elite defeated the Sun Devils 7-1 behind Spray’s 3-for-3 day and Wagner’s inside-the-park home run. ZT National Prospects knocked off the Dirtbags 7-2, with key contributions from Matthew Vazquez and a lights-out start from Sebastian Perez. Tennessee Elite topped a perfect tournament with a 6-2 win in the championship game, powered by Spray, Wagner, and Ryan McCallum. Spray and Knox White were key contributors, as they combined for a shutdown effort on the mound. The Sun Devils rallied in the bronze medal game, erasing a four-run deficit to top Scottsdale 10-6, sparked by Brody Pemberton’s insidethe-park homer and late bullpen heroics. The 11U division was just as electric. The Scottsdale Dirtbags opened with a shutout win over SBA Bolts, setting the tone early with dominant pitching and defense. Knights Elite went off for 11 runs in a highscoring win over Ghost National, helped by consistent
production throughout the lineup. The Wildcatters impressed during pool play and delivered one of the weekend’s biggest upsets with a 6-5 win over the previously unbeaten San Diego Show. MVP Hustle brought the bats in a 14-3 win thanks to a bases-clearing triple from Carson Schoener, who was later selected for the 12U national team. Cade Chapman also launched a grand slam for Premier Banditos in their 11-3 rout. Wildcatters and Knights Elite added walk-off wins, while solid defense from SBA Bolts turned heads throughout the weekend. In the end, it was the Scottsdale Dirtbags who claimed the 11U Futures Invitational title, the club’s first ever medal at the tournament. The Dirtbags finished the tournament tied for the best defense in the tournament, having allowed just 11 runs. Beyond the competition, the Futures Invitational served as an identification event for USA Baseball's 12U National Team. Several standout players also joined Schoener, including Ben Hamlin, Andres Rodriguez, Ethan Palacios, and Daylon McCants – proof that the path to Team USA often begins right here. With national team talent emerging and championship moments unfolding, the Futures Invitational once again delivered on its name. The future of baseball is not just something to watch for, it is already taking the field.
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Further information and the complete selection process for each national team program, inclusive of training camp, can be found at USABaseball.com. Information is subject to change without notice.
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THE 2018 18U NATIONAL TEAM By Logan Wilson One of the most important aspects of being able to make the USA Baseball 18U National Team is the process of being identified in front of coaches and scouts. Since 2009, USA Baseball has identified the top highschool talent across the country through various playerbased development events such as the National Team Development Program (NTDP), Athlete Development Program (ADP), and the National Team Identification Series (NTIS) to help build competitive national teams and prepare them for international competition. In 2018, USA Baseball utilized both the NTIS and NTDP to scout players, as well as recommendations from professional scouts and USA Baseball Task Force members for the 18U National Team. Nine members of the 2018 squad participated in the 17U NTDP, allowing those athletes to connect with USA Baseball staff. The 18U National Team has historically dominated the international stage, and the 2018 team was no different, winning gold in Panama at the Pan American Baseball Confederation (COPABE) U-18 Pan-American Championships. After being the manager of Team Stripes in 2017 during the 17U NTDP, Jack Leggett went on to become manager of the 18U National Team for their 2018 run.
Alongside Leggett was pitching coach Scott Bankhead, assistant coach Mervyl Melendez, and hitting coach Gregg Ritchie. “It was an honor to be able to represent the country and USA Baseball,” said Leggett. “I was so fortunate to meet some other great coaches like Greg Ritchie, Scott Bankhead, Mervyl Melendez, and Gerald Laird. I was surrounded by some good people, and we also had some really good players. It was a great experience for me.” Leggett started his coaching career at the University of Vermont in 1978, where he coached the team until 1982, leading the program back to varsity status. He went on to coach at Western Carolina the following year, coaching the Catamounts for nine years from 1983 to 1991. Leggett guided the Catamounts to five straight conference championships and five trips to the NCAA Tournament before leaving for Clemson University in 1992. Leggett started as an assistant at Clemson, eventually being promoted to head coach in 1994. There, his stint as manager of the Tigers lasted for 22 seasons, his last year coaching at the school being in 2015. He remains at Clemson to this day as Program Development Coach under current manager
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Erik Bakich, helping lead the Tigers to hosting three straight NCAA DI Baseball Tournament Regionals from 2023-2025. With an impressive resume and a key interest in taking a shot at becoming a coach with USA Baseball, Leggett couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take the job as manager for the 18U National Team. “It was an honor [to be named 18U National Team Manager]. I wanted to stay involved in baseball, and Matt Blood had given me the opportunity to manage the team after I had been through a week or two with the development program. It was one of those things that has always been on my mind, I always wanted to coach for USA Baseball.” Leggett said. When Leggett got the chance to compete internationally, he made sure his team was ready to compete at the highest stage. Taking a trip down memory lane, the talent on the 2018 18U National Team was undeniable, with some kids in or on their way to big-league stardom. “We made sure they understood who they were representing,” said Leggett. “You’re representing the entire country.
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We had such great kids on that team, we had such great leaders. Setting a good example of what USA Baseball is all about, it was an easy thing for them. Bobby Witt Jr. was our shortstop, Anthony Volpe was our second baseman, Corbin Carroll in left field, and CJ Abrams in center. We had Dylan Crews, Tyler Callihan, Yohandy Morales, Sammy Faltine, Pete CrowArmstrong in right field, Drew Romo behind the plate, and Jack Leiter to finish the last game for us. We held all those guys to a high standard.” Headlined by MLB All-Star shortstop Witt Jr., players from the 2018 squad have gone on to grow into MLB stars, with four players on the team earning All-Star nominations. Carroll took home Rookie of the Year, Volpe and Witt Jr. are Gold Glove winners, and Witt Jr. also earned a Silver Slugger award in 2024. CrowArmstrong is taking the league by storm in 2025, already breaking his career high in RBIs, home runs, and doubles. As of early June, Crow-Armstrong leads the National League in WAR (Wins Above Replacement), aiming to lead the Chicago
Cubs to the postseason. The success being shown at the highest levels by these players solidifies USA Baseball’s goal of developing a championship mindset in young players. One thing that Leggett wanted his players to leave with was a proper attitude. When amateur athletes are trying to stand out to coaches and scouts during the identification process, some traits are undeniable. Throughout the NTDP and NTIS, players can improve their chances to represent the stars and stripes by being coachable, versatile, and keeping a championship mindset, all while knowing what they’re representing. “The first thing is attitude and the ability to play hard. It’s important you have those two qualities, you’re a good teammate, you’re coachable, and you know what you’re representing,” said Leggett. “It’s about trying to win a gold medal. The second thing is being very talented and having the versatility to play different positions. CJ Abrams had to play center field, and Volpe -- who is a Gold Glover at shortstop -- had to play second base. Riley Greene was also an extremely talented player on our team. He was DH for us, played first base, and now he's playing center field and an All-Star in the big leagues. Riley was a big part of our team and one of the best hitters I’ve ever seen at that level.” During their trip to Panama, the 18U squad certainly had the right attitude and the ability to play hard. Winning the gold medal game over Panama 17-2, the team came back home after going a perfect 9-0. Leading the way at the plate during international play was Witt Jr., who posted an incredible .576 batting average slugged at a 1.121 clip. Carroll, Greene, and Witt Jr. were all tied for the team lead in home runs, with each launching three apiece. An incredible pitching staff backed up the offense and allowed the team to play complementary baseball. Now a member of the Texas Rangers, Leiter led the pitching staff with a 0.00 ERA during the tournament, racking up
20 strikeouts in only 8.0 innings of work, showing a relentless ability to keep control during a game. “USA Baseball has a great future and it has made a great impact on my life, from the coaches that I was with to the players,” said Leggett. “The kids talk about our experience of winning a gold medal, return calls, and they stay with you; it makes a lasting impression and it's one of the things that will stay with these kids the rest of their lives. Whether they play pro ball or climb the ladder to play pro ball, they will always remember USA Baseball and their experience, I was just glad to be a part of it. Hopefully, our coaches will always be a part of their lives, and their teammates will be a part of their lives.” While these 18U Alum are all shaping up their careers, time will only tell if this could end up being one of USA Baseball’s most intriguing national teams. Making the most of their young journeys in the major leagues, these young stars are off to excellent starts in the big leagues with much more to prove.
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12U NATIONAL TEAM ALUMNI
NICK KURTZ
Nick Kurtz was a key player on the 2015 12U National Team, helping lead Team USA to a gold medal with a stellar 0.41 ERA over 14 innings. Nearly a decade later, he was selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics. Now in the majors, Kurtz made his debut in 2025 and is already thriving at the next level.
KARSON BOWEN
Karson Bowen burst onto the scene with the 2016 12U National Team, where he hit an incredible .714 over nine games, launching four home runs along the way. He went on to represent Team USA at the 15U level in 2018 and 2019, and again with the 18U National Team in 2021. Now a star at TCU, Bowen is a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American, a Cape Cod League All-Star, and one of the Horned Frogs’ top hitters.
MIKEY ROMERO
Paul Skenes
A cornerstone of the 2016 12U National Team, Mikey Romero started all nine games and brought the heat to Team USA. He went on to play for the 2019 15U squad before being selected in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Romero’s pro journey hit an early bump with back injuries, but in 2024 he came roaring back – batting .271 with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs across three levels, flexing the talent that made him a top pick.
PAUL SKENES
From the 2014 12U National Team to the big leagues, Paul Skenes has made his mark at every level. A standout on the 2021 and 2022 Collegiate National Teams, Skenes was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since debuting in the majors, he's been electric, posting a 2.03 ERA and racking up 247 strikeouts in just a season and a half. Pete Crow-Armstrong A decorated USA Baseball alum, Pete Crow-Armstrong represented Team USA on the 2014 12U, 2017 15U, and 2018 & 2019 18U National Teams – winning three gold medals along the way. Drafted by the New York Mets in 2020, he now plays for the Chicago Cubs and is in the midst of a remarkable season. His WAR as of June 2025 is already the highest by a Cubs outfielder under the age of 24 since Augie Galan’s 6.0 mark in 1935. Mikey Romero
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BRYCE RAINER
A dynamic two-way talent, Bryce Rainer helped lead the 2017 12U National Team to a gold medal and returned to Team USA as an ace on the 2023 18U squad. Drafted 11th overall by the Detroit Tigers in 2024, Rainer is already turning heads in pro ball – slashing .302/.397/.508 with three home runs and 14 RBIs through his first 18 games with the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
DORIAN GONZALEZ JR.
A key piece of the 2014 12U National Team, Dorian Gonzalez Jr. hit .385 as Team USA captured a silver medal, sharing the field with fellow future stars like Paul Skenes and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Now a senior infielder at the University of Miami (Fla.), Gonzalez has
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become one of the Hurricanes’ top hitters, starting all 59 games in 2025 and helping lead his team to a Men’s College World Series DI Baseball Championship super regional appearance.
AIDAN MILLER
Aidan Miller made his mark early, hitting .400 with four RBIs over seven games for the 2016 12U National Team. He continued to shine in the red, white and blue, winning gold with both the 2019 15U and 2022 18U National Teams. Drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Phillies, Miller climbed three levels in his first pro season and now stars at Double-A Reading as the Phillies’ No. 2 prospect.
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PASSING THE TORCH:
JUAN PIERRE COACHES HIS YOUNGEST AT THE FUTURES INVITATIONAL By Alexis Taylor Before a single pitch is thrown at the 2025 Futures Invitational, one name already carries the weight of legacy and excitement: Pierre. Former Major Leaguer Juan Pierre – a 14-year MLB veteran, World Series champion with the 2003 Marlins, and one of the most respected base stealers in the game’s history – is heading back to the dugout. This time, he returns not as a player chasing championships, but as a father guiding his youngest son, Jonathan, through one of the most exciting youth baseball events in the country. Baseball has been a constant presence in the Pierre home. Just last summer, Juan’s oldest son, Joshua, captured national attention as a standout on the 12U National Team that clinched gold at the World Cup Qualifier in Panama. Joshua played a critical role, starting every game in the middle infield, hitting .478, stealing 10 bases and leading the tournament with 16 runs scored – a performance that mirrored the hustle and determination once seen from his father on the major league stage. Now it’s Jonathan’s turn. Representing the Original Florida Pokers of Parkland at USA Baseball’s Futures Invitational, the spotlight shifts to the youngest Pierre – stepping onto the national stage as a part of a team with the same blend of talent and promise. In the dugout beside him is his father, not just coaching from experience, but leading with purpose and perspective. 22
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Jonathan’s baseball path is still unfolding, but his team’s presence at the Futures Invitational carries a quiet sense of promise. His journey is more than personal, it’s part of a shared pursuit. Juan brings more than a résumé; he brings a professional standard shaped by years in the game: preparation, humility and a mindset that looks far beyond the box score. The Futures Invitational will once again showcase some of the top youth teams and talent from across the country, adding to an already rich narrative of rising talent and dedicated coaches. For Juan, coaching isn’t just about refining swings or teaching base paths, it’s about shaping young men and passing on the same lessons that fueled his own journey from Mobile, Alabama to Major League Baseball. That, at its core, is what the Futures Invitational represents. While it’s a proving ground for elite youth talent, it's also a celebration of the relationships made and generational bonds that give the game its heart. For the Pierre family, this summer is about far more than runs and wins. It’s about passing on a love for the game, one son at a time. And while Jonathan is the one lacing up his cleats this year, the journey belongs to the entire Pierre family – with a father who knows the road ahead and is ready, once again, to walk it alongside his son.
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HOW USA BASEBALL PREPARES FUTURE STARS By Danny Sullivan and David Goriola Every summer, a select group of the nation’s most promising young baseball players gather in Cary, North Carolina, the official headquarters of USA Baseball. USA Baseball brings in some of the most elite young talent not just to compete, but to grow as players and people. For younger athletes, USA Baseball’s 13U/14U Athlete Development Program (ADP) is far more than a weeklong camp. It’s a stepping stone that not only helps shape their long and short-term trajectory as athletes, but also as young adults ready to head into the next chapters of their lives, on and off the field. The ADP is regarded as one of the cornerstones of USA Baseball’s prominent national team development pipeline. The camp is a true turning point where potential begins to shift gears into performance. On the field, the ADP offers a fast-paced training environment that mimics the approach of national team preparation. The mornings are filled with structured skill stations, led by position-specific instructors with national team experience and prominence. These stations have a various focus, with athletes rotating throughout stations that harp on infield footwork, outfield reads, pitching mechanics, catching fundamentals, and batting cage work.
As the day progresses, athletes transition into situational drills and live-game simulations designed to challenge decision-making, instincts, and execution under pressure. Coaches give instant feedback, providing instruction and correction that pushes players to refine their game on the fly. As much as the program can provide in terms of onfield instruction, the ADP’s X-factor reaches far beyond the field. Athletes attend classroom-style sessions that focus on nutrition, mental skills, injury prevention, and even social media awareness. The classroom sessions serve as a valuable lesson in terms of preparing youth athletes to take care of their bodies and minds as their careers begin to ascend. A firm emphasis lies in leadership and character. Players are coached not just to be better athletes, but better teammates, leaders, and role models. Through group discussions, team-building exercises, and conversations with former USA Baseball alumni, participants begin to understand what it means to wear the red, white, and blue. The first taste of USA Baseball for many of these young athletes is within the ADP. But, as players progress throughout the years, many have the opportunity to 2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL
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earn an invitation to the National Team Development Program (NTDP), the next step on the way to baseball greatness. The show goes on at the 16U and 17U levels through the NTDP, a highly competitive experience that dials things up a notch in order to prepare athletes for an even higher stage of the game. Much like the ADP, the NTDP blends elite instruction with meaningful competition, but with an elevated focus on the demands to play at the national, collegiate, and professional levels. As players progress through each level with expectations and demands increasing as each day stacks upon itself, the NTDP plays vital in preparing the now young adults on how to go about their day-today business while chasing their dreams but managing expectations. What separates the NTDP from a traditional tournament or event is the foundation, structure, and attention to detail. The NTDP is a learning first environment where players aren’t just evaluated on talent – much like the ADP. These athletes are measured on how they respond to failure, how they lead, listen, and carry themselves when no one is watching. The USA standard of accountability is expected above all. When you dawn the iconic red, white, and blue interlocked logo, a new expectation comes with it. These athletes are held to a higher merit for the little things: body language, mental sharpness, and carrying yourself in the right demeanor. It’s an accelerated look into life at the next level, and for many, it’s the most demanding baseball experience they’ve faced to date. Every workout, meeting, and scrimmage reinforces the idea that this is bigger than individual success. It’s about earning the right to represent your country on the international stage. By the end of the week, the physical tools may stand out on a stat sheet, but it’s the intangible growth, maturity, humility, and accountability that often separates those who forge their way to the highest level of the sport. Some recent 18U National Team alumni who completed the trials and tribulations of the NTDP prior to their rising
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success in the big leagues include the likes of Bobby Witt Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Jackson Holliday, amongst countless others. Many of today’s MLB Draft picks, top prospects, and bonafide stars credit the NTDP for teaching them how to think about the game, handle pressure, and carry themselves with professionalism well before they ever stepped into a Major League clubhouse. For every player who is successful enough to earn a roster spot on a USA Baseball National Team, there are dozens more who carry the lessons of the NTDP with them into their high school seasons, college programs, and beyond. In that way, the NTDP is more than just a stepping stone, it's a foundational piece of a lifelong journey in baseball. Together, the programs form the backbone of USA Baseball’s commitment to shaping the future of the sport. The goal is not just to develop great players, but to build great people. From the first rep at the ADP to the final evaluation at the NTDP, these programs are carefully designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare athletes for what lies ahead. They’re more than just opportunities to wear the stars and stripes; they’re gateways to growth and excellence. For those who have the opportunity to participate in the events, the path forward may take twists and turns that can be unexpected yet amazing. The foundation built within USA Baseball's development system is one they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives.
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WHERE THE STARS EARNED THEIR STRIPES
BOBBY WITT JR.
Representing the United States in 2018, Bobby Witt Jr. played for the 18U National Team, which won gold at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships, going an impressive 9-0. Leading the team with a .576 batting average and tied for the team lead with 19 hits, Witt Jr. collected 19 RBIs and slugged three home runs throughout the tournament on his way to picking up Tournament MVP honors and the best slugger award. The following year, Witt Jr. was selected second overall by the Kansas City Royals. After progressing his way through two levels of the minors, totalling 34 home runs between AA and AAA, Witt Jr. was called up to the MLB to make his debut in April of 2022. In his rookie campaign, Witt Jr. worked to a .254 batting average with 80 RBIs and 30 stolen bases to help him finish fourth in Rookie of the Year voting. Ahead of the 2023 season, representing the stars and stripes, Witt Jr. played in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, appearing in three games. The 2024 season was a major breakout for Witt Jr., after he led the MLB in hits with 211 and won the batting title with a .332 batting average, which ultimately earned him a selection to his first All-Star team. Along with finishing second in MVP voting in 2024, Witt Jr. also picked up a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award. Witt Jr. joined Mookie Betts as the second player ever to lead the Majors in batting average during a 30-homer, 30-steal season. In February of 2024, the Kansas City Royals signed 23-year-old Witt Jr. to an 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension, solidifying him as one of baseball's brightest young players.
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PAUL SKENES
Making his first appearance for the stars and stripes in 2014, Paul Skenes was a member of the 12U National Team that went on to win silver at the COPABE Pan American Championships in Mazatlan, Mexico. Skenes made eight starts and played in all 10 games, hitting .286 with one RBI. In his first two seasons of college baseball, Skenes played at Air Force as a two-way player, playing catcher, first base, designated hitter, and pitcher. Skenes started all 48 games in his freshman campaign and made 18 relief appearances, all in games that he started in the batting lineup. On the mound that
season, Skenes recorded 11 saves, which is tied for the most all-time in a single season at Air Force. From his performances, he won multiple awards including Mountain West Freshman of the Year, First Team AllMountain West, and was a Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist. Following his freshman season, Skenes earned an invitation to represent the stars and stripes on the 2021 Collegiate National Team. During his time with the Collegiate National Team, Skenes finished with a 3.58 ERA, pitching seven innings and striking out six, including a two-inning shutout performance against the Olympic Team. After wrapping up action with Team USA, Skenes began his second year at Air Force. After switching to a starter he picked up 10 wins in 15 games started, with a 2.73 ERA in 85.2 innings pitched and striking out 96. He was again selected to First Team All-Mountain West, winning the John Olerud Award and Mountain West Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year. In his final season of college baseball, Skenes transferred to LSU and won the Dick Howser Trophy, bestowed to the national college baseball player of the year. Also taking home: 2023 College World Series Most Outstanding Player, 2023 SEC Pitcher of the Year, and 2023 First Team All-SEC. Starting in 19 games for the Tigers, he finished with a record of 13-2 with a 1.69 ERA in 19 games started, totalling 209 strikeouts in 122.2 innings. Declaring for the MLB draft being taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023, he earned a signing bonus of $9.2 million. In his rookie season, Skenes went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA, striking out 170 batters, with a .198 BAA on his way to winning the NL Rookie of the Year. Skenes is set to suit up for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG
Pete Crow-Armstrong made his first appearance representing the United States on the 2014 12U National Team, which won silver at the COPABE Pan American Championships in Mazatlan, Mexico. Also participating in the 14U National Team Development Program (NTDP) in 2016, Crow-Armstrong earned a spot on the 15U National Team in 2017, which was named co-champions at the COPABE Pan American 'AA' Championships. Crow-Armstrong started in all seven games and recorded a .280 batting average. He also played for the 18U National Team at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships, getting eight starts, picking up nine hits, with back-to-back multi-hit games to start the tournament. Crow-Armstrong continued to find his way on a Team USA roster after he played for the 2019 18U National Team, starting in eight of nine games at the 2019 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup for Team USA, and earning a silver medal. An impressive performance saw Crow-Armstrong second overall on the team in runs scored (9) and doubles (4), fourth in batting average (.364), and he led the team in stolen 30
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bases and triples with three each. Following his time with USA Baseball, Crow-Armstrong was drafted out of high school in the first round, going 19th overall to the New York Mets in the 2020 MLB Draft. During the 2021 season, the New York Mets traded Crow-Armstrong to the Chicago Cubs for Trevor Williams and Javier Báez at the trade deadline. After getting recalled from the Iowa Cubs in 2024, Crow-Armstrong got his opportunity with the Chicago Cubs, appearing in 123 games, finishing his rookie season with 47 RBIs and 12th in the league for outs above average. Off to an incredible start in 2025, already setting a new career-high in home runs, Crow-Armstrong looks to lead the Cubs to their first postseason appearance since 2020.
HUNTER GREENE
First playing for Team USA in 2014, Hunter Greene was a member of the 14U National Team, winning silver at the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup. Overall, during the World Cup run, Greene threw 13 innings, allowing 13 hits, four earned runs, and striking out 13 batters, including a seven-strikeout game against Cuba. His next appearance for the stars and stripes was on the 18U National Team in the 2015 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, throwing two scoreless innings on the way to winning a gold medal. After his appearance in 2015,
Greene played for the 18U National Team again in the 2016 COPABE Pan-American "AAA" Championships. Recording two consecutive multi-hit games, Greene and the 18U National Team took home gold in back-toback years. Following his last stint with the 18U National Team, Greene was drafted second overall to the Cincinnati Reds in the 2017 MLB Draft. The young star soared through the minor leagues and reached Triple-A Louisville in 2021. After a solid year in Louisville, the Cincinnati Reds gave Greene the call on April 10, 2022. In his MLB Debut, Greene earned his first Major League win in a start against the Atlanta Braves. After a stellar rookie season, Greene set records as he is the only Major League rookie since 1900 to produce at least three appearances in which he threw at least 6.0 innings with at least eight strikeouts and no more than one hit in a single season. An impressive 2024 season saw Greene break out as a top arm in baseball, being selected to his first All-Star team and an eighth-place finish for the Cy Young Award. During the season, Greene became only the second Reds pitcher since 1891 with six-plus strikeouts in each of his first six games of a season. Leading the league in xBA (Expected Batting Average) last year at .188, Greene continues to show that he can be a top arm talent in Major League Baseball.
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PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT
Attending The Woodlands High School in Texas, Paul Goldschmidt was drafted in the 49th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. After consideration, Goldschmidt chose to play college baseball, spending his college days at Texas State University. Playing three years of college baseball, Goldschmidt solidified himself as one of the best players to ever come through Texas State. He went on to finish his junior season with 88 RBIs in 57 games with a .352 batting average. He was named Southland Conference Hitter of the Year in 2008 and 2009, also taking home Southland Conference Player of the Year in 2009. He finished out his career with Texas State in first place for career home runs, slugging percentage, RBIs, and intentional walks. After his time in college, Goldschmidt was drafted in the 2009 MLB Draft, in the eighth round, by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Spending his first two professional seasons in the minor leagues, Goldschmidt worked to a .306 batting average and slugged 30 home runs. At the start of August, Goldschmidt earned his call-up from Double-A straight to the Majors and made his debut on the first against the San Francisco Giants. Spending his first eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, earning six straight all-star appearances from 20132018, in 2017, Goldschmidt accepted his first invite to play for Team USA at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, winning gold for the first time in Team USA history at the event. During the offseason, Goldschmidt was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he would eventually win the NL MVP in 2022, leading the league in slugging, OPS, and OPS+ while slugging 35 home runs. Following the 2022 season, he earned and accepted an invitation to play on Team USA at the 2023 World Baseball Classic for the second time in his career, going on to win silver. Concluding his time with the Cardinals in 2024, Goldschmidt signed with the New York Yankees on a one-year deal, with the hopes of being a key piece in getting the Yankees back to the World Series in 2025.
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4'10" 80 4'9" 80 4'9" 112 4'10" 90 4'8" 80 4'4" 70 5'4" 110 4'10" 95 5'5" 140 5'1" 5'0" 100 5'3" 117
B/T
R/R L/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R L/L
DOB
1/8/14 4/14/14 9/17/14 8/5/14 1/3/14 11/7/15 5/17/14 2/8/14 2/20/14 7/17/14 2/10/14 1/31/14
HOMETOWN
Santa Clarita , CA Burbank, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Alamitos, CA Corona, CA Burbank, CA Carlsbad, CA Burbank, CA Atascadero, CA Sherman Oaks, CA Corona, CA Grand Terrace, CA
KNIGHTS KNATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
#
10U
Nabors Scott Natola Farrow Miller Soto Stephney Patterson White Joyce Bayless Watson Olexa
Matthew Josiah Beckham Eli Austin Dominic Grayson JT Cooper Mac Will Titus Deklen
SS/UTIL 2B/SS SS/3B 1B/UTIL 3B/1B C/RHP SS/2B C/UTIL LHP/1B SS/RHP 1B/LHP RHP/3B SS/C
4'11" 88 4'7" 89 4'8" 80 5'1" 104 4'7" 70 5'1" 105 4'9" 80 4'8" 80 5'5" 140 5'0" 5'2" 145 4'9" 80 4'9" 84
B/T
R/R L/R L/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/L L/R L/L L/R R/R
DOB
5/27/14 5/17/15 10/14/14 6/18/14 5/27/14 8/14/14 9/2/14 1/2/15 12/17/14 7/8/14 6/6/14 8/29/14 7/14/14
HOMETOWN
Germantown, TN Nesbit, MS Cohutta , GA Somerville , TN Germantown, TN Germantown , TN Collierville , TN Harrison, TN Milan, TN Memphis, TN Nesbit, MS Collierville , TN Medina, TN
MEMPHIS TIGERS 10U
1 2 3 5 11 14 14 15 15 23 45 99 99
11U
2 9 10 12 23
Gedde Fay Hernandez Sherwin Dyer
Jack Jace Charlie Elijah Hollace
SS/RHP OF/C SS/UTIL C/ 2B/SS
4'11" 90 5'0" 4'11" 95 4'10" 85 4'7" 75
B/T
R/R R/R L/R R/R L/R
DOB
9/8/14 2/17/14 2/19/14 8/5/14 5/23/14
HOMETOWN
BUCKLEY, WA Buckley , WA Tacoma , WA Puyallup , WA Bonney Lake, WA
NEW LEVEL NATIONAL
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#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
0 1 3 7 8 9 10 12 17 23 52 63 99
Archie Jr Pierre Parker Allen Mejia Pierre Ross Figuereo Linares Lindsay Gordon Fisher-Gil Hernandez
Laquan Jacob Daxton Cannon Isaiah Jonathan Giovanni Leandro Kristopher Christian Max Leo Jaiden
UTIL/RHP C/UTIL OF/RHP OF/1B 3B/SS SS/RHP OF/LHP 2B/3B 3B/RHP OF/1B C/3B 3B/1B 3B/C
5'1" 4'5" 5'0" 5'0" 4'10" 4'10" 4'6" 4'6" 4'10" 5'2" 5'1" 5'2" 5'1"
97 80 100 80 103 105 65 100 100 120 95 165 126
B/T
R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R L/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R
DOB
HOMETOWN
6/22/14 Atlanta, GA 7/12/16 Parkland, FL 12/22/14 Coral Springs, FL 6/13/14 Coconut Creek, FL 9/24/14 Coral Springs, FL 9/9/14 Parkland, FL 2/10/15 Tamarac, FL 11/7/14 Coral Springs, FL 11/6/14 Palm Springs , FL 7/21/14 Lauderhill , FL 7/11/14 PEMBROKE PINES, FL 6/3/14 Boca Raton, FL 7/24/14 West Palm beach , FL
PERFECT PERFORMANCE OUTLAWS 10U NATIONAL SCOTTSDALE DIRTBAGS
11U
10U
ORIGINAL FLORIDA POKERS OF PARKLAND
10U ROSTERS
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL JUNE 12-15, 2025
0 1 2 3 6 7 7 23 24 27 32 44
1 1 1 2 3 5 6 8 23 27 34 35 45
36
Dorsey Choi Farrow Bingham Dorsey Winchester Munoz Smith calfo Ross Brown Krevit
White Solis McGibiany Dunford Bowden Van Bogaert Fenzel Kirk Bader Ontiveros rijo-berger Chop Patten
Bastion Everett William Leland Carlos Landon Lucas Ethan stephen William Nathaniel Max
Mavric Mathias Xavier Trae Jacoby Everett Jace Noah Grayson Ahdan Enzo Boaz Colt
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL
C/3B SS/OF OF/RHP SS/2B OF/SS SS/RHP 1B/OF SS/C RHP/3B 1B/RHP SS/2B C/2B
2B/OF C/3B UTIL/C SS/2B SS/RHP SS/C 1B/RHP SS/2B SS/C OF/2B SS/RHP SS/SS SS/RHP
5'0" 105 4'11" 4'9" 74 4'8" 80 4'8" 85 4'10" 85 5'2" 86 4'2" 65 5'4" 120 5'4" 5'0" 4'9" 90
5'2" 5'4" 4'11" 5'5" 4'10" 5'1" 5'6" 5'2" 5'0" 4'4" 5'0" 5'1" 4'8"
100 110 78 123 115 93 140 95 77 85 85 101 80
B/T
R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/L R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R
B/T
L/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/R R/R L/R
DOB
4/6/14 9/10/14 12/22/14 6/19/14 3/24/14 4/25/14 9/20/14 5/15/14 1/4/14 10/22/14 2/25/14 4/3/15
DOB
3/31/14 1/17/14 8/4/15 2/5/14 1/31/15 1/1/15 6/11/14 4/2/14 5/21/14 4/2/14 8/31/14 4/25/14 1/25/14
HOMETOWN
Rockwall, TX Washington, DC Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake , VA Upper Marlboro, MD Virginia Beach, VA Washington DC, DC Woodsboro, MD Ellicott City, MD Glen Allen , VA Odenton, MD Fairfax, VA
HOMETOWN
Phoenix , AZ Livermore , CA Chandler, AZ Loganville, GA Mesa, AZ Tucson , AZ Yuma, AZ San Diego, CA Scottsdale , AZ YUMA, AZ Powell , TN Oro Valley, AZ Gilbert, AZ
10U ROSTERS
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL JUNE 12-15, 2025
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
95 85 69 74 75 80 82 142 75 94 105 85
L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
B/T
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
110 125 78 110 95
R/R R/R L/R L/R R/R
9/1/14 La Mirada, CA 11/20/14 Anaheim, CA 10/9/14 Glendora, CA 6/3/14 Gilbert, AZ 8/12/14 Rancho Palos Verdes ,
Yerena Brodzky Barajas Cedano Rodriguez Frye MONCADA McGregor
Ethan Reid Brandon Noah Alberto Tyler ROBINSON Ronin
C/OF SS/2B 3B/UTIL C/2B 3B/UTIL RHP/3B 1B/RHP C/OF
5'0" 4'11" 4'5" 4'8" 5'1" 5'0" 5'1" 5'4"
115 85 110 75 125 110 100 120
L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
6/20/14 11/12/14 9/30/14 9/25/14 1/26/15 2/28/15 9/11/14 8/4/17
7 8 11 17 20 26 34 44 50 50 77 99
Vitrano Arvesen Lauer Shiraiwa Martin Salazar de la Torre Cort Williams Blain Vargas Reykdal
Jackson Ollie Ramsey Shun Drew Julian Noa Lennox Jack Slater Liam Ryder
SS/C SS/RHP SS/RHP RHP/C 3B/RHP SS/UTIL OF/3B 3B/C 2B/OF SS/3B C/SS 2B/RHP
5'0" 4'11" 4'9" 4'8" 4'10" 4'7" 5'0" 5'1" 4'8" 4'10" 4'9" 5'0"
B/T
DOB
HOMETOWN
6/4/14 Huntington Beach, CA 5/2/14 Huntington Beach, CA 12/3/14 Newport Beach, CA 2/12/14 IRVINE, CA 6/18/14 Newport Beach, CA 1/29/14 Redlands, CA 3/6/14 Huntington Beach, CA 7/15/14 Seal Beach, CA 4/23/15 Newport Beach, CA 1/4/15 Huntington Beach, CA 7/16/14 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 1/19/14 Yucaipa , CA
STACKED YOUTH
#
10U
Smith Lincoln Bean Kane Bruesch Mertes Cruse Dahlke Gandarilla Davis Hunter
Jamison Jase Kaplan Kannon Callen Colton Maddox Luke Mason Khaleb Henry
OF/1B SS/RHP 3B/RHP 2B/OF OF/LHP 3B/RHP C/3B RHP/UTIL 3B/1B 2B/OF RHP/SS
5'0" 5'3" 114 5'0" 112 5'0" 105 5'0" 105 5'0" 89 5'0" 100 4'11" 105 5'0" 135 4'11" 99 5'4" 122
R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
DOB
8/14/14 5/4/14 3/31/14 5/15/14 1/20/14 9/9/14 1/27/15 1/14/14 8/3/14 1/7/14 2/9/14
HOMETOWN
Crown Point, IN Muscatine, IA Evansville, IN Davenport, IA Geneva, IL Mount Vernon , IA Muscatine, IA Wheaton, IL Oswego, IL Montgomery , IL Mundelein, IL
TOP TIER SELECT
1 4 9 09 12 17 22 23 24 28 32
11U
Rocha Navarro Herrera Skeens Hartman
Matthew Michael Francisco Carson Jackson
RHP/SS 3B/1B SS/2B 1B/OF 3B/SS
4'11" 4'9" 4'10" 5'2" 4'11"
Rosters are submitted by coaches and are current as of June 11, 2025.
B/T
DOB
HOMETOWN
Covina, CA Auburn, CA Azusa, CA South El Monte , CA Phoenix , AZ San Bernardino, CA West Covina, CA Ewa beach, HI
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL
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VAULT BOYS BASEBALL ACADEMY NATIONAL
0 5 7 16 17 CA 20 22 24 25 34 44 52 84
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
#
LAST
FIRST
POS
HT
WT
0 1 2 5 06 8 9 11 15 17 21 22 24 27
KRYNOCK CARTER KRYNOCK JACK Batchelor Bryce Harkin Bryce Allen Tucker Devine Hudson CANTERBURY Johnny Loftin Webb Mastrogiovanni Conor Coombs William Rogan Alex Viola Sammy Lewis Griffey Soles Evan
1B/OF SS/OF SS/OF SS/UTIL C/1B SS/RHP SS/3B UTIL/UTIL SS/RHP C/RHP RHP/3B UTIL/RHP OF/UTIL OF/1B
5'0" 5'0" 4'11" 75 4'10" 4'8" 99 5'4" 115 5'0" 4'11" 87 5'1" 5'1" 95 4'11" 105 5'0" 90 4'11" 70 4'8" 67
B/T
L/L R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/L
DOB
5/11/14 5/11/14 11/4/14 10/20/14 7/22/14 8/26/14 5/25/14 9/25/14 8/4/14 7/18/14 3/18/14 6/2/14 6/9/14 11/26/14
HOMETOWN
Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs, NC Apex, NC Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs , NC Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC Apex, NC Raleigh, NC New hill, NC Holly Springs, NC Apex, NC Cary, NC
1 5 7 14 17 27 29 32 35 44 51 99
Harris Ayala Suh Wuest Gonzales Schroeder Covarrubias Williams Peters Rust Bailey Goldberg
Ace Salvador Jeremiah Greyson Cash Ethan MATTEO Blaine Hudson Brayden Connor Joshua
11U
ZT NATIONAL PROSPECTS
10U
WEST RALEIGH BLUE
10U ROSTERS
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL JUNE 12-15, 2025
38
2025 FUTURES INVITATIONAL
SS/RHP SS/RHP SS/RHP SS/2B SS/RHP OF/SS 1B/OF UTIL/RHP 2B/UTIL RHP/UTIL OF/2B OF/2B
5'2" 4'10" 4'11" 4'8" 5'1" 5'0" 5'0" 4'10" 4'9" 4'10" 5'0" 4'11"
125 105 95 76 110 90 94 82 83 95 85 90
B/T
R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R
DOB
3/14/14 7/3/14 11/28/14 2/3/14 2/17/14 5/25/14 6/27/14 1/21/14 6/8/14 2/5/15 3/6/14 8/15/14
HOMETOWN
Ashdown , AR Chula Vista , CA Orange, CA Corona, CA Casa grande , AZ La Quinta, CA Chula Vista, CA TEXARKANA, TX Granite Bay, CA Lakeside , CA Queen Creek, AZ Lake Elsinore , CA
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EVENT AND PITCHING RULES 2025 10U AND 11U FUTURES INVITATIONAL
EVENT RULES The Futures Invitational will follow the National Federation of State High School Associations’ (NFHS) baseball rules. The following rules and guidelines are provided in addition to, in substitution of, or in place of the rules provided in the NFHS Baseball Rule Book.
ELIGIBILITY
▪ To be eligible for the Futures Invitational, 10U players must be born on or after 1/1/2014 and 11U players must be born on or after 1/1/2013. ▫ Illegal Player - defined as any athlete that is too old and/or has already played with another team in the same event. If an illegal player is brought to our attention, it will result in a forfeit for any game(s) that they have participated in. ▫ Ineligible Player - defined as a player who has not properly registered for the event as thus is not listed on the team’s roster. If an ineligible player is brought to our attention, they must be removed from the game immediately and is not allowed to participate until they are deemed eligible (properly registered on the roster).
FACILITY GUIDELINES
USA Baseball tournaments utilize the following field dimensions: ▪ 10U: 46’ mound, 65’ bases ▪ 11U and 12U: 51’ mound, 75’ bases
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
10U Futures Invitational ▪ The 10U tournament will feature 16 teams. ▪ Every team will be placed into a pool of four (4) teams and will compete in round robin play in its pool, playing three games over Days 1 and 2, weather permitting. ▪ Teams will be seeded following pool play using the “Standings Tie-Breakers” rules below. ▫ The pool-winning teams (Seeds #1 from each pool) will be seeded #1– #4 and begin a single-elimination bracket-style playoff on Saturday. ▫ The remaining teams will be placed into one of three (3) consolation brackets based on their pool play seed (#2, #3, or #4) and will play in two consolation games.
▪ The third place and championship games will be played on the final day of the tournament (Sunday). 11U Futures Invitational ▪ The 11U tournament will feature 24 teams. ▪ Every team will be placed into a pool of four (4) teams and will compete in round robin play in its pool, playing three games over Days 1 and 2, weather permitting. ▪ Teams will be seeded following pool play using the “Standings Tie-Breakers” rules below. ▫ The pool-winning teams (Seeds #1 from each pool) and two wild card teams (determined by overall W-L record and “Standings Tie-Breakers” rules below) will be seeded #1–#8 and begin a single-elimination bracketstyle playoff on Saturday, including the quarterfinals and semifinals.
GAME PLAY
General Rules ▪ All team rosters must have a minimum of 13 players and 2 coaches. Rosters should not exceed 20 players. ▪ A “mandatory play” rule will not be enforced at the Futures Invitational. However, it is encouraged that all healthy players on the roster participate in the tournament. ▫ In an effort for fair play and competitive balance, USA Baseball recommends that each athlete participate in a minimum of eight (8) innings or five (5) at-bats for position players, and/or a minimum of three (innings) or nine (9) batters-faced for pitchers throughout the event. ▪ The USA Baseball Tournament Director will predetermine all home and away team assignments in all pool play games. The higher seed will serve as the home team throughout all bracketround and consolation match-ups (E.g., #6 vs. #1; #1 is the home team). Lineups ▪ A maximum of 10 players are allowed in a lineup. ▫ Teams are only permitted to bat more than 10 players if it is a consolation game and both coaches agree to it before first pitch.
▪ A tenth hitter, or extra hitter, hereby known as the “EH,” may be utilized by any team. The use of an “EH” is optional. If one team elects to use an “EH,” the opposing team is not required to do so as well. The extra hitter must be indicated in the line-up as the “EH.” The “EH” will be treated as any other starter and cannot be eliminated during the course of the game. The “EH” can exchange positions with other defensive players in the lineup. The starting batting order must be followed in order; the changing of the “starting batting order” once the game begins is strictly prohibited. Run-Rule ▪ The following run-rule scenarios will be enforced in all games at the Futures Invitational: ▫ If a 10U team is losing by 10 or more runs after having batted in at least four (4) innings, the game will be called due to the run rule. ▫ If an 11U team is losing by 10 or more runs after having batted in at least five (5) innings, the game will be called due to the run rule. Start Time/Extra-Innings/Tie-Breakers ▪ The official start time of each game will begin when the plate meeting breaks. The umpire is responsible for declaring this start time and communicating it with both coaches and the scorer before the game. ▪ All pool-play, consolation, and thirdplace games at the Futures Invitational shall be six (6 [10U])/seven (7 [11U]) innings or two hours (2:00 [10U])/two hours and 15 minutes (2:15 [11U]). No new inning can begin after time has expired. ▪ If a pool-play, consolation, or thirdplace game is tied after six (6 [10U])/ seven (7 [11U]) innings and time permits, teams shall continue the game using the international tie-breaker rule until a winner is decided or time has expired. If a game that exceeds the time limit ends in a stalemate, the game will be recorded as a tie. ▪ A time limit will not be enforced in quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games.
International Tie-Breaker Rules ▪ The international tie-breaker rule dictates that a runner will be placed on first and second base with no outs to begin the inning. The batter must be the player deemed next-up in the batting order following the previous inning and the two players preceding that batter will be placed on first and second base, respectively. Forfeits ▪ In the event a team must forfeit a game, a 7-0 loss will be assigned to a team’s record. Pool Protection ▪ Futures Invitational Pool Protection Rule: The tournament director reserves the right to change matchups in the consolation brackets. This rule is in place to prevent teams from playing the same team in both pool play and consolation bracket.
STANDINGS TIE-BREAKERS
If, at the end of pool play (if applicable), two or more teams finish with identical records, the following procedures will be used to break standings ties for bracketplay seeding: 1. Pool play overall record 2. Head-to-head result; provided all tied teams have played each other 3. Fewest runs allowed (overall) 4. Overall run differential 5. Coin flip ▫ In a scenario where three (3) or more teams are tied for the top two (2) pool positions, head-to-head result will be removed and the standings tiebreakers will be used to determine the final pool rankings and establish which teams will advance.
EJECTIONS/SUSPENSIONS
▪ Any ejection of a participant (player, coach, or fan) during a game will be reviewed by the USA Baseball Technical Committee, consisting of the Tournament Director, Umpire-in-Chief (if available), Site Supervisor, and a member of the USA Baseball Task Force. The Technical Committee will assess the ejection and then determine an additional penalty, if any, for the participant. ▪ Penalties may include suspension for a subsequent game(s), suspension from the tournament, or a team forfeiture resulting in a 7-0 loss. ▪ Any participant who is ejected from a game a second time during the event shall receive an immediate suspension for the remainder of the tournament.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
▪ In the event inclement weather occurs during the tournament, the bracketround games will be given priority in rescheduling. USA Baseball will do its best to ensure that all teams participating in consolation games will play in an even number of games; however, cannot guarantee an even number of games for all participating teams. ▪ Games rescheduled due to inclement weather may be played at an off-site facility at the discretion of USA Baseball.
UNIFORMS & SAFETY
▪ Coaches must wear a helmet in order to be on the field. A hard helmet is required; no flap, single flap, and double flap helmets are permitted, while “skullies” and cap inserts are strictly prohibited.
BAT GUIDELINES
▪ All teams are required to adhere to the USA Baseball Bat Guidelines below (Bat Guidelines can be found at usabaseball. com/bats/guidelines). ▪ 10U, 11U, and 12U tournaments bat requirements: ▪ There are no specified weight/length ratio limits for bats in the tournament. ▪ Bats may not exceed 32” in length and barrel diameters may not exceed 2 5/8. ▪ Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be USABat certified in order to be used in the tournament. * ▪ 13U tournaments require bats to be any wood or metal BBCOR (-3) bat OR an approved USABat. ▪ 14U and 15U tournaments require bats to be any wood or metal BBCOR (-3) bat. ▪ 16U and 17U tournaments require bats to be any solid (one-piece) wood bat or an NFHS approved BBCOR wood barrel baseball bat. ▪ *USABat certifications are reflected in the Washington State University Sports Science Lab and the NCAA and NFHS BBCOR approved baseball bats list.
PITCHING RULES Pitch Count Limits and Required Rest Recommendations: “Days Rest” refers to the day(s) following an appearance
Age 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 17-18 19-22
Daily Max
0 Days Rest
1 Days Rest
2 Days Rest
3 Days Rest
4 Days Rest
5 Days Rest
50 75 85 95 95 105 120
1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-30 1-30 1-30
21-35 21-35 21-35 21-35 31-45 31-45 31-45
36-50 36-50 36-50 36-50 46-60 46-60 46-60
N/A 51-65 51-65 51-65 61-75 61-80 61-80
N/A 66+ 66+ 66+ 76+ 81+ 81-105
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 106+
(Pitches in Game)
In accordance with USA Baseball’s assimilation of Pitch Smart guidelines, the National Team Championships North Carolina will use a hard pitch count as the standard for setting pitcher-use limitations for the tournament. The 2024 Pitch Smart guidelines can be found on page 2 of the rules document. ▪ Pitchers may not pitch three consecutive days regardless of their pitch counts in the two previous days (e.g., if a pitcher throws 10 pitches on day one and 15 pitches on day two, they are still ineligible to pitch on day three) ▪ If a pitcher exceeds a pitch count threshold in a single game that requires a mandatory rest day, they are ineligible to pitch in an additional game in the same day regardless of their daily pitch count total.
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PITCHER USE LIMITATION RULES
▪ If a pitcher is found to have exceeded their allowed numbers of pitches during a game, the illegal pitching situation will be rectified immediately and the incoming pitcher will be permitted as many warm up pitches as the umpire deems necessary prior to resuming the game. The Technical Committee will review the infraction and reserves the right to suspend the manager for the next game if the infraction is deemed a purposeful breach of the rules. The Technical Committee will be comprised of the Tournament Director(s), Umpirein-Chief, Site Supervisor, and a member of the USA Baseball Task Force. ▪ If a pitcher is found to have exceeded their allowed pitches for a game after the game is completed, the manager may be suspended for the next tournament game. The Technical Committee will review the infraction and reserves the right to suspend the manager for the next tournament game plus one additional game if the infraction is deemed a purposeful breach of the rules. ▪ In either case, the pitcher in question will not receive any direct penalty, but will be made to adhere to the prescribed days of rest based on the number of pitches at the time of the infraction. The team in question will not receive any direct penalty (beyond penalization of the manager), but will continue to be required to adhere to the prescribed pitch count rules for the remainder of the event.
TOURNAMENT PITCHER USE LIMITATION RULES
▪ If a pitcher reaches the daily max pitches in a game threshold (75 [10U], 85 [11U-12U], 95 [13U-16U], 105 [17U-18U]) while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following events occur: 1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is retired; 3. The third out is made to complete the half-inning. ▪ A pitcher’s required rest is based off a hard pitch count of actual pitches thrown and does not reset to the pitch count tallied at the beginning of the last batter faced. If a player has thrown 29 pitches and, after facing the last batter of the inning, has thrown 34, then that pitcher’s pitch count for the day is 34 (not 29) and they are required to take one day of rest.
REPORTING
▪ USA Baseball official scorers will be responsible for the official pitch count at each field. ▪ An aggregate pitch count report for all teams in the tournament will be distributed electronically at the completion of each day’s games to the team contact on record. The pitch count is monitored and kept in the tower between fields, and is the only official pitch count that will be used. Managers or coaches pitch counts are NOT official, but they are welcome to periodically check with the official scorer to ensure their count is correct. The official scorekeeper will communicate the pitch count at the beginning of each inning or as needed. ▪ Should a pitch count be protested, the protesting team must present an official score book or digital score keeping application to the Site Supervisor and Tournament Director(s). ▪ The pitch count kept by the tower can be overturned if both the Site Supervisor and Tournament Director conclude that a mistake was made on behalf of USA Baseball’s scorekeeper. The new pitch count will be recorded and reflected in the following day’s pitch count report.
SUSPENDED GAMES (PITCHING)
For purposes of applying the pitcher-use limitations in the event a team plays twice on a single day (because a prior game was either postponed or suspended), the following rules apply:
▪ A pitcher’s per-game total pitch maximums (but not mandatory rest) shall be deemed to be “reset” in a resumed game. However, pitchers are still restricted to per-game and daily pitch maximums set forth by the Pitch Smart Guidelines prior to and after suspended and resumed games. ▪ The pitcher of record at the time a game is suspended becomes subject to a mandatory rest day if they exceed a pitch count threshold (20+ [10U-14U], 30+ [15U+]) and will not be eligible to pitch in the resumed game if it takes place during their required rest time, including a resumed game occurring at a later time on the same day. ▪ A pitcher who is required to rest for a day must rest for all games on that day (I.e., resting during the resumption of a postponed or suspended game shall not satisfy a mandatory rest day, even if there is a subsequent game on that same day).
DOUBLEHEADERS
▪ The second game of a scheduled doubleheader will not serve as a rest day for pitchers having thrown in the first game of the day (E.g., a pitcher who has thrown 20 [10U-14U], 30 [15U+] or more pitches in the first game of the day may not pitch in any subsequent game that day and is subject to the appropriate number of rest days based on the total pitches thrown). ▪ A pitcher who has thrown 1-20 [10U-14U], 1-30 [15U+] pitches is eligible to throw in any subsequent game that day; however, they will still be limited to the daily max of 75 [10U], 85 [11U-12U], 95 [13U-16U], 105 [17U-18U] pitches for the day. ▪ Due to the nature of the tournament format, the USA Baseball Operations Staff will provide each coach with an updated pitch count sheet as soon as possible prior to the start of their second game of the day on days where a doubleheader is scheduled.
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