ALASKA 2021

 

HF VERIFICATION DAY RESULTS

 

The HF Summer Verification Day was a huge success for the organization in terms of getting quantifiable data for over 150 players in the organization.  Players showed their best stuff and took a step forward by learning about this process, which will undoubtedly help players prepare to "showcase" their skills.  Though this does not evaluate who is fundamentally a good baseball player, it does give metrics for strengths and areas that need improvement.  

 

HF Verification Day

 

The 2020 Summer was projected to be a time where many players planned on advancing their careers toward the goal of college baseball.  The traditional process, including “college showcasing,” has been restricted.  Players and teams have not been allowed to gather in large groups and college coaches have been restricted by the NCAA “dead period” all summer (which means they are not even allowed to go and see players).  However, this does NOT mean college recruiting has stopped or even paused.  “HF VERIFICATION DAY” is a concept that college coaches are excited about as they will receive analytics for HF players.  This gives a recruiting advantage as coaches need this information more than ever before so they know who to follow closely when restrictions are lifted. This means you will be taking a step ahead while the majority of players out there (non-HF) will not have such an opportunity! 

OVERVIEW:  

The verification concept is not a new one and it is one that families place value in already across the country.  We have a high talent college recruit in HF who recently attended one such event.  The cost was around $2-300 and that was for only one position (meaning he did not pitch, even though he was the best arm there, as it would be an additional cost to do both bat and pitch).  The cost was for his information to be entered into a data base for colleges to access.  We will be going several steps further, including sending the information out to over 50 college programs.  We will also ask each player for 3-5 colleges that they want their information sent to and we will send to those specific schools.  A goal of this event is to connect players and colleges.

WHAT:                       

Players will participate in “showcase style” testing in order for HF to record the data.  Areas of focus include INF velocity, OF velocity, Catching velocity, Batting exit speed and Pitching velocities.  HF has purchased the newest Stalker gun (same used at the professional levels) that is the only of it’s quality to record spin rate of pitches (a new and very important metric for recruiting).  We are also working to get a Rapsodo device to gather even more advanced analytics.  These numbers will be “true” and not the faulty, untrusted recordings that come with lesser instruments.  At a minimum, players will leave with verified numbers that they can work hard to improve upon over time.       

WHERE:                    

The HF Academy is the ideal location to record these numbers since it is a controlled environment.  This will allow us to have small groups of 12 with high focus on each player.

WHEN:                      

Saturday, July 25.  Defined 1.5 hour time slots will be assigned to each player attending (you will choose your slot).  PLAYERS MUST RSVP IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED (If you cannot make that day you need to reply immediately for a possible alternative)

HOW:   

1 - RSVP with Mario Iglesias (mario74iglesias@aol.com) by Friday, July 17

2 – Receive a time slot the week of the event

3 – Reconfirm your time slot through the “Sign Up Genius” link – (Coming Soon)

4 – Prepare to bring your best game that day!

 

* THIS EVENT WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF ONE OF THE TWO COLLEGE RECRUITING EVENTS THAT WERE SCHEDULED FOR YOUR TEAM.  

 

 

2019 SUMMER COLLEGE TEAM CAMP

(JUNE 22/23 @ ST MARY'S COLLEGE)

 

HF Summer Team Camp Games

While St. Mary's will host the Team Camp, there will be around 10 other schools attending.  Please look below for a list of schools...

Saint Mary's College

UC Santa Barbara            Portland University

Biola University                San Francisco State

San Jose State                Simpson College

UC Davis                         Menlo College

Cal Poly                           Art U - San Francisco

 

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

                       

#1 - BERCOVICH 24 1 ( CARDINAL JERSEYS ) VS BERCOVICH 32 ( BLACK JERSEYS )

8:30-9am        Agilities, Stretch & Throw (College Coach arrival time)

9am-9:30        College Coach Position Specific Clinic #1

9:30-11:30      Showcase Game #1 (Bercovich 24/1 & Bercovich 32)

                       

#2 - BERCOVICH 24 2 ( BLACK JERSEYS ) VS BERCOVICH BLACKHAWKS ( CARDINAL JERSEYS )

11:15-11:30    Agilities & Stretch (off the field)

11:30-11:45    Throw (on the field)

11:45-12:15    College Coach Position Specific Clinic #2

12:15-2:15      Showcase Game #2 (Bercovich 24/2 & Bercovich Blackhawks 44)

                       

#3 - SHOW 16U ( WHITE JERSEYS ) VS BERCOVICH 28 ( BLACK JERSEYS )

2pm-2:15        Agilities & Stretch (off the field)

2:15-2:30        Throw (on the field)

2:30-3pm        College Coach Position Specific Clinic #3

3pm-5pm       Showcase Game #3 (Show 16U & Bercovich 28)

 

 

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

                       

#1 - BERCOVICH 24 1 ( BLACK JERSEYS ) VS BERCOVICH 24 2 ( CARDINAL JERSEYS )

8:30-9am        Agilities, Stretch & Throw (College Coach arrival time)

9am-9:30        Showcase Batting Practice #1

9:30-11:30      Showcase Game #1 (Bercovich 24/1 & Bercovich 24/2)

                       

#2 - BERCOVICH 32 ( CARDINAL JERSEYS ) VS SHOW 16U ( WHITE JERSEYS )

11:15-11:30    Agilities & Stretch (off field)

11:30-12pm    Throw (on field)

12pm-2pm    Showcase Game #2 (Bercovich 32 & Show 16U)

2pm-230        Showcase Batting Practice #2

                     

#3 - BERCOVICH 28 ( CARDINAL JERSEYS ) VS  BERCOVICH BLACKHAWKS ( BLACK JERSEYS )

1:45-2pm      Agilities & Stretch (off field) 

2pm-2:30      Throw (on field)

2:30-3pm      Showcase Batting Practice #3

3pm-5pm     Showcase Game #3 (Bercovich 28 & Bercovich Blackhawks)

 

 

2019 All Star Showdown

June 1-2 @ Los Medanos College

2700 E. Leland Rd

Pittsburgh, CA 94565

SATURDAY

9am     15/16U: Team 1    v    Team 2

11:30   15/16U: Batting Practice

12:30   15/16U: Team 3    v    Team 4

3pm     17/18U: Team 1    v    Team 2

5:30     17/18U: Team 3    v    Team 4 

 

SUNDAY

9am     15/16U Game 1

11:30   15/16U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

2pm     17/18U Game 1

4:30     17/18U Batting Practice

5:30     17/18U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

 

 

1 - Players will have preference as a "Pitcher Only" or "Position Player Only."  Those who are "Two Way" players will be considered to pitch but it is not guaranteed.  "Pitcher Only" will be guaranteed mound time.  Generally, players will have 5-6 plate appearances, in addition to their defensive play and batting practice.  Pitchers will have 1-2 inning of pitching over the weekend,  The overwhelming emphasis by college coaches is QUALITY over QUANTITY.   

2 - The 2019 All Star Showdown schedule is below (subject to change).  The unique aspect of the Showdown is that college coaches will be running the teams and working with the players in order to win the Showdown!  The gives players and coaches a chance to interact in live, competitive situations.