Thursday, August 9, 2007

TUSCULUM BASEBALL SHOWCASE DATES ANNOUNCED

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College will host the eighth annual Collegiate and Pro Showcase Baseball Camp, October 27-28 on the Greeneville campus.

The camp allows top athletes from the 2008-2010 high school graduating classes to showcase their talents to many of the top collegiate and professional scouts in the region. Players will participate in skill tests ranging from: fielding, hitting, arm strength and the 60-yard dash.

Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with college coaches and scouts who can provide a true assessment of their playing ability. Previous showcase attendees have signed with schools from conferences such as: South Atlantic, ACC, SEC, Southern, Sun Belt, Big Ten, Big South and Colonial. A complete list scouts planning to attend will be available on the athletic web site beginning in October.

The cost of the two-day Showcase Camp is $150 with a deposit of $50 if registered by October 15. After October 15, the cost of the Showcase Camp will be $170 with a $50 deposit. Participant check-in will be Saturday, October 27 between 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. at Pioneer Park. The baseball stadium is located on the Tusculum campus adjacent to the football stadium.

Each participant is responsible for his own food and lodging during the weekend of the Showcase. For more information, contact Tusculum head coach Doug Jones at (423) 636-7322, or download the information from the Tusculum Baseball Site at www.tusculum.edu/athletics/baseball.

- TC -