Additionally, eight members of the 16U/17U NTDP later went on to win a gold medal at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Mexico in November. In 1996, the 18U National Team was the first time I was able to come to the realization that I could play with the best players in the world. They may own just a 2-6 all-time record in the event but dont let those numbers fool you, as the Rams are historically one of the most famous high school teams in the state of North Carolina with four 4A State Championship titles to their name. I didnt have a changeup coming into college because I was a catcher my whole life. Colorado Springs, COLORADO (June 16, 2022) - USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster for the July 2022 USA Basketball Men's World Cup Qualifying Team scheduled to compete next. It was a big game. This bracket shows a lot of depth, with three of the four schools making runs in their respective high school state tournaments last year, highlighted by Brother Rices Super Sectional Championship title and JSerras California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) SoCal Division I Championship runner-up finish. His first pitch on opening day was 99 mph. Currently, Alex Fernandez (1990) and Bryce Harper (2010) are the only players from a non-NCAA Division I school to win the award. He redshirted his entire first year on campus, arriving to Ball State as a catcher in high school as a native of Harrison Township, Mich., that would take the mound late in games to close things out. "Few things are more Americana than baseball and sunflower seeds. Carlos Contreras (Sam Houston), Kendal Ewell (Kentucky), Jake Gelof (Virginia), Ryan Lasko (Rutgers), and Jacob Wilson (Grand Canyon) join Crews and White as position players from the group of last years semifinalists to earn Preseason Watch List honors in 2023. General information, registration, FAQ, schedules, tickets, fan guides, archives and more about USA Baseball events. Roster Limits: Minimum of 15 players, maximum of 25 players National Team Selection Opportunity: Minimum of 38 players will be invited to the 15U National Team Trials Schedule: Six (6) games guaranteed, weather permitting Cost: $2,500 ($500 deposit due at time of registration and $2,000 team fee due by June 1) The Team USA experience is not just about winning gold; its also about the character of the people who get to wear the U-S-A letters across their chest. We look forward to offering an incredible experience for sixteen elite teams that will be participating in Cary, along with their families and fans., 16 teams have been invited. Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Vanderbilt), Contreras, Crews, Gelof, Jack Hurley (Virginia Tech), Nolan Schanuel (FAU), and Wilson were all on last seasons midseason list, while Bradfield, Crews, Jacob Gonzalez (Ole Miss), Tre Morgan (LSU), Skenes, and Brayden Taylor (TCU) all earned spots on the preseason list for the second straight year. Information about USA Baseball and its current and past members. He is one of the greatest athletes to ever attend our school, Coach Kaz said. Houston County will look to make some noise in its NHSI debut next month after a strong 2022 high school campaign where the Bears went 28-6, highlighted by a 9-0 record in region play, and reached the third round of the Georgia 6A State Championship. Additionally, Mark Jenkins is the newest Director of Creative Services, and Kevin Jones currently serves as the Director of Brand for the organization. The skys the limit. The USA will play two games as part of its sixth and final qualifying window leading into the 2023 FIBA Men's World Cup. Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (Roswell, Ga.) and Hagerty High School (Oviedo, Fla.) will return to Cary for the first time since 2019, while Calvary Christian High School (Clearwater, Fla.) and Brother Rice High School (Chicago, Ill.) will be participating for the first time since 2018 and 2017, respectively. JSerra Catholic, a West Coast powerhouse, is set to make its second overall appearance next month at the NHSI after a strong debut in 2015. He took it upon himself. your judgment and will take a look at the athletes you send our way because you believe they will be a good fit for us . Lastly, Lisa Braxton will continue to oversee BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) in her new role as Director of Athlete Safety, in addition to holding expanded responsibility with the entire USA Baseball athlete safety program. Those possibilities arent in Browns mind at this point in time. He caught eight innings and then came in and closed, throwing 97 mph. By anyones standards, it was a good day. Whitmore started all five games two on the mound, one as the designated hitter, and two in the outfield and tallied at least one hit in four games. With his impressive bat speed, plus running skills, and ability to play defense all over the field, Burress will be someone for fans and other teams to watch in this event. Heck, its rare for a 50-year-old. The event will be held from March 29 to April 1 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in, Ashley Bratcher named General Manager of National Teams, CARY, N.C. USA Baseball today announced organizational changes and a series of promotions and title changes, including the appointment of Ashley Bratcher as General Manager of National Teams and Eric Campbell as the General Manager of Collegiate and Professional National Teams. These camps allow us to stay in contact and to continue the relationship-building process in preparation for the following summers with training camps, national tournaments, and World Cups.. That moment, well, it was opening day in Alex Box Stadium, a day Skenes later said hed never forget as his first game as an LSU Tiger. Jones has been with USA Baseball since 2012, serving as both a video producer and graphic designer, and spent the last five years as the Director of Creative Services. The only blemish on his pitching line was a lone walk allowed. As someone who has played and coached for the U.S., Michael realizes the importance of representing our country in international play. All games for the 2023 NHSI will be streamed on USABaseball.TV. The Basketball Tournament is a 64-team tournament and the winner wins $1 million. Sioux Falls Stampede. Information about USA Baseball and its current and past members. We can fix it! His line was nine walks and 10 strikeouts, and he got the win. He was our best hitter on the team. It was just a 30-minute turnaround for the U.S. to prep for the finale due to the semifinal games suspension, but the team never wavered. LeBron James and Kevin Durant, sh Gonzaga Eagles HS, Washington, DC. Now especially, its really easy to just go after guys and make them hit it. Brown has a remarkable ability to command his Vulcan change but his ability to place his fastball has been inconsistent to this point of his pitching career, which essentially is a two-year work in progress. Interviews with players and Club personnel will also be featured as part of the coverage. Another strikeout. Launched in 2020, USA Baseball Sports Properties within LEARFIELD is dedicated to representing USA Baseball by developing and managing sponsor relationships with brands looking to align with USA Baseball and its events and programming. 2 team in MaxPreps 2023 Preseason Top 25 Poll. Rounding out the awards in 2022 is Coach Educator of the Year Bill Krejci, and Daisy Nelson, the organizations Service Provider of the Year. In addition, two schools will represent Georgia, while Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, North Carolina, and Oregon will each have one school competing in the event. In that role, he contributes to the amateur scouting process, developing organizational pitching philosophies, and preparing trade deadline meetings. This years squad has a lot of experience and talent as 18 of the 25 players are seniors and 11 of them, nine from the 2023 class and two from the 2024 class, have committed to play Division I baseball after graduation. I think it's important to let these players know that USA Baseball is invested in their developmental process and that we want to see them succeed individually and collectively, said Koerner. . Obviously, there are a lot of a lot of people there, but you know the whole thing about youd rather have them on your side rather than have them rooting against you. Team USA, and returning players Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, will aim to defend their title with a roster of 15 pitchers and 15 position players. In Cuddyers final season in 2015, he reached the World Series for the first time in his career with the New York Mets. As opposed to thinking,Did I get the batter out? Skenes pledged $10 for every strikeout to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military and first responders who have died or been disabled. His mentality is like none I have ever seen at our institution in regard to visual acuity and visualization that he had on every single pitch. Facing Cuba though, it wasnt anything new for this team. However, USA Baseball will not participate in any U-15 international competitions in 2021. Once we won, I was just extremely happy for the boys, for being able to accomplish what they ultimately set out to do, said Hocking. To stay up to date on the 2023 Golden Spikes Award, visit GoldenSpikesAward.com and follow @USAGoldenSpikes on Instagram and Twitter. HEAD COACH-- Ball State Head Coach Rich Maloney has been involved in the game for a long time. The final eight invitees participated in the 13U/14U ADP from August 2-5 in Cary. Realmuto; C; Del City, Okla.; Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber; DH; Middletown, Ohio; Philadelphia Phillies, Brady Singer; RHP; Leesburg, Fla.; Kansas City Royals, Will Smith; C; Louisville, Ky.; Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Trout; OF; Vineland, N.J.; Los Angeles Angels, Kyle Tucker; OF; Tampa, Fla.; Houston Astros, Trea Turner; SS; Boynton Beach, Fla.; Philadelphia Phillies, Adam Wainwright; RHP; Brunswick, Ga.; St. Louis Cardinals, Devin Williams; RHP; St. Louis, Mo. After Taipei failed to bring the game-tying run home in the sixth Eldridge put the game away in the seventh, both at the plate and on the mound. MLB Network will cover the MLB Draft Combine throughout the week of June 20th, including dedicated exclusive coverage live from Chase Field on Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21. It was incredible. My last start at Air Force was against Texas in front of 8,000 fans or something like that, Skenes said after LSUs 10-0 win over Western Michigan last Friday. CARY, N.C. - USA Baseball today announced the 2021 15U National Team roster, following the completion of 15U National Team Trials held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. The NHSI is a single-elimination championship tournament, with each participating team guaranteed to play four games. USA Baseball has a stellar track record at providing great baseball instruction across many levels, which is just one of the many reasons were so excited to bring this free program to Ohio schools, said Cleveland Guardians Assistant Director of Community Impact and Diversity Initiatives Raphael Collins. Under his guidance in his Team USA managerial debut, the U.S. claimed a world title on its home soil. Rodriguez needed just 13 pitches to strike out the Japan side and strand his three inherited base runners to keep the game within one and the U.S. within striking distance of a berth in the final. I pitch with the same confidence and I use the mental skills Ive learned to just flush it, move on to the next outing and keep going. At these events, youre getting high-level instruction. The charity is $120 richer after last Friday. Growing the game through youth programs, player development, safety and educational initiatives. Hawkins, who pitched for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, will make his national team coaching debut for the stars and stripes this summer. CARY, N.C. USA Baseball today named two-time MLB All-Star Michael Cuddyer the manager of the 2023 18U National Team. I definitely look up to them. "The changes showcase the organization's growth as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. A member of the 2019 12U National Team staff that went to Taiwan, Farrell had been asked shortly after that event to be the manager in 2020, but due to challenges and setbacks from COVID-19, he was never able to fully assume the position until this past summer. I only threw one changeup. The commitment they have made to represent their country and defend Team USAs title is something that we dont take for granted., I can make the argument that this is the greatest collection of American players that will share a clubhouse and represent their country, said 2023 Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa. I have no idea what the LSU culture is like, but I guarantee you it just got better.. The Mustangs have won over 35 games in seven different seasons under Lee. Zach Ruebesam, Colorado's director of player development, will be the team's head coach, and this roster features a ton of talent, most notably Evan Battey. The 2023 Golden Spikes Award timeline is as follows: Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2023. For the players who attended one of the four camps, it was evident that they were eager to gain as much knowledge as they could from the available resources in an effort to reach the goal of making a future national team. Name. On the offensive side of the ball, senior infielder Trent Caraway, an Oregon State commit, is ranked the No. Active. Hawkins joins his former Minnesota Twins teammate Michael Cuddyer on the 2023 coaching staff after Cuddyer was named 18U National Team Manager last week. The upside to these camps was that they didn't have to have an immediate worry about making a national team or a ranking, and we could truly be hands-on with their development as a baseball player.. With his slot, the way his hand works, it made sense to do it. Additionally, the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and New York Yankees each have two athletes on the roster. Skenes grimaced and hurled the pitch with all he had. The gold medal game was a much different story though, as the teams were tied at 3-3 after the first three innings. I am beyond grateful to be able to share in the journey of this years team members on our quest to defend the gold medal., Coach Cuddy Weve named @mcuddy23 our manager for 2023: https://t.co/nnHcgw8BvG pic.twitter.com/xerBiZ0V2E. The bracket and complete schedule will be announced at a later date. We are excited to finalize our 2021 trials roster and get one step closer to naming our 2021 15U National Team, said Charles Lane, USA Baseball Director of Baseball Operations. The event is a single-elimination championship tournament, with each participating team guaranteed to play four games. The 2023 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team will be led by The all-time Big West wins leader and @CalPolyBSB skipper will be making his managerial debut with the stars & stripes: https://t.co/L1Ta6pIbwk pic.twitter.com/f1XdMpyjJb, Larry has been an extremely successful head baseball coach for over three decades and is a perfect fit to lead our team in 2023, said USA Baseball General Manager of Collegiate and Professional Teams Eric Campbell. Among its returners are all-state caliber players Cole Van Assen (RHP), Amir Gray (INF), and Bryce Nevils (OF/C). Powered by Exposure Basketball Events on Jul 8, 2023 at Winston Salem , NC. School: Penn Manor #1 Landon Zeiset. He gets it because he is so mature from a mental standpoint. The Cleveland Guardians are encouraging all K-5 physical education teachers & school administrators to go online, learn more, and register your school by visiting www.cleguardians.com/funatbat. Those traits would have made him a great F-15 fighter pilot had he remained at the Air Force Academy. Waterloo Black Hawks. That mixed with not being afraid to pound the zone, to let my stuff play up, a mix of those two things were what helped. Guard. So, we split his grip. Growing the game through youth programs, player development, safety and educational initiatives. With how intense the crowd was, we really didnt know if we were going to be able to pull it out, but we managed to create some runs with a couple more hits to win the game. A large component of that responsibility is a level of maturity. CARY, N.C. USA Baseball today named its annual organizational award winners, recognizing the top athletes, coaches, and performances from its 2022 USA Baseball national teams and development programs. I look forward to being surrounded by some of the best coaches and players in college baseball.. The 18U National Team program owns nine world championships and 15 overall gold medals, most recently winning gold at both the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup and the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in 2022. Then the summer came, he stamped his passport in the transfer portal and wound up at LSU. HOMETOWN West Palm Beach, FL. The inaugural Draft Combine in 2021 was held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, while San Diegos Petco Park, home of the Padres, hosted the event last June. He carries himself with poise and presence, said Air Force coach Mike Kazlausky, who coached Skenes for two seasons. Van Assen, who is currently uncommitted, is one of the top pitchers in Illinois, while Gray is slated to play at Purdue next year and Nevils is a Western Kentucky commit. A four-time MAC and two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, Maloney has had the opportunity to play a direct role in the development of several talented young men that have gone on to, USA Baseball previews Bracket Two of the 2023 National High School Invitational, - Houston County vs. JSerra Catholic ; Tampa Bay Rays, Pete Alonso; 1B; Tampa, Fla.; New York Mets, Tim Anderson; SS; Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Chicago White Sox, Nolan Arenado; 3B; Newport Beach, Calif.; St. Louis Cardinals, Daniel Bard; RHP; Houston, Texas; Colorado Rockies, David Bednar; RHP; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Pittsburgh Pirates, Mookie Betts; OF; Nashville, Tenn.; Los Angeles Dodgers, Nestor Cortes; LHP; Surgidero de Batabana, Cuba; New York Yankees, Paul Goldschmidt; 1B; Wilmington, Del. The injury occurred in February of 2021 against the Bahamas in Puerto Rico, in the second quarter after Graham had played just 11 minutes. Chinook combines a unique small-batch process with the largest, most premium seeds grown in the US, resulting in the "best seeds ever. For more information or to try the product, visit http://www.chinookseedery.com, or follow us on Instagram (@chinookseedery), Facebook (@chinookseedery), and Twitter (@chinookseedery). Since taking over as head coach in 2003, Lee has led Cal Poly to eleven 30-win seasons, including a record-setting campaign in 2014 in which the Mustangs broke the program record with 47 wins and won their first Big West Championship. Everybody involved just has so much willingness to do what it takes in the pursuit to win gold, and it speaks volumes to the drive behind USA Baseball.. He could play for a head coach with an Omaha pedigree focused on building something great. MLB Networks stable of talent will provide analysis and breakdowns as the players undergo their pro-style showcase workout. Looking over the measurements, being able to take the time to really talk through them, and then apply it in the cages or on the mound was very helpful, said seven-time alumna and 2022 USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year Kelsie Whitmore, who attended the womens camp earlier this month. We had a bunch of leaders on the team who picked everyone up, and we were never worried any time when we were behind that we were going lose. Briese played an instrumental role in the development of the players with his wealth of knowledge and experience at the youth and collegiate levels of baseball, helping them to prepare for the next level of their careers. Several others have had incredible success on the high school and collegiate stages of the game, like Southlake Carroll High School (Texas) coach Larry Vucan, who was recently named the 2022 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National High School Coach of the Year. In addition, he oversaw the 13U/14U Athlete Development Program and supported several youth national team programs. Cuddyer hit 24 homers and drove in 109 runs in 2006, andafter an injury-shortened 2008batted .276 with a career-high 32 home runs and 94 RBIs in 2009. But winning a gold medal on the world stage was a feeling that still I don't know how to describe to people when they ask about it. For context, Maloney has coached numerous high-profile arms at Ball State. National Team rosters, schedules, results, history, selection process and more. And then the velo has increased and the consistency of the velo has increased, which makes it a lot easier to pitch. Sending 'em down on strikes. SECN+ pic.twitter.com/7rOOOmcji9, He knows hes better than you and he just dominates, LSU freshman DH Jared Jones said. Bell is a two-way player who will attend Florida State next fall and has been tabbed the No. He also held the role of hitting coordinator at the 2021 Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) League and was a coach at the 2022 18U National Team Training Camp. Cuddyer cranked 20 homers and drove in 70 runs to make his first All-Star Game in his final season in Minnesota in 2011. Doral returns all but three wins from last years pitching staff along with eight of nine position players from their 2022 roster. In its second game of the pool play against Japan, Team USA led by just one run heading into the final inning before exploding for 14 runs, which included a pinch-hit grand slam by Colin Anderson, to come away with a 21-6 win. Des Moines Buccaneers. Im throwing everything with intent, controlled intent. Browns second appearance of the weekend came one day later on Sunday, going 4 1/3 against Canisius in a 6-1 win. USA beat Brazil 102-60 in the championship game on June . To be honest, I wished I had thrown it a little bit more. National Team rosters, schedules, results, history, selection process and more. Information about USA Baseball and its current and past members. Its a credit to those young players, who they are and how they studied themselves in a challenging environment, said 15U National Team Manager Drew Briese. Led by now three-time Olympian Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), USA Basketball. Information about certified bats recognized by USA Baseball. Its a high standard. "USA Baseball is pleased to name Chinook Seedery the Official Sunflower Seed Supplier for the organization, said USA Baseball Chief Operating Officer David Perkins. In his 28 years as a head coach at the collegiate level, however, Maloney has never seen anything like he witnessed last weekend. Roberson returns to the event for the first time since competing in 2013 and 2014. Combine participation also increased across the board in 2022 in each of the five assessment categories (Club interviews; medical; vision; on-field; and strength and conditioning). And what theyre playing for, of course, is this gold standard that was created in 1978 which ultimately led to a record-breaking summer for Team USA. Last year, Hagerty finished with a 17-12 record on the diamond and reached the semifinals of the Florida 7A State Championship. His final pitch was 98 mph. Through this relationship, Chinook Seedery will supply sunflower seeds for all USA Baseball national team and national team development programs. 15 in MaxPreps Preseason Top 25 high school rankings. He would then go on to play over 120 games in six of his next seven seasons in Minnesota as a power bat in the lineup and a steady glove in both the infield and outfield. CARY, N.C. USA Baseball today unveiled the 16-team field for the 10th annual National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and the Town of Cary. In addition to his MLB career, Hawkins also played for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. USA Prime Red 15u 15U. When you get into a situation where you're in a foreign country, and most of the stadium of several thousand people are against you, you worry a bit about what the what the response is going to be, but they answered. The 2021 15U National Team Trials roster is as follows: 2021 15U National Team Trials Roster (Name; Position; Hometown; Travel Program) Henry Allen; INF; Auburn, Ala.; Team Elite Coy Allman; C; Marietta, Pa.; Canes National Jax Bishop; RHP; Rome, Ga.; East Cobb Astros *^Tristan Bristow; RHP; Helotes, Texas; Banditos Scout Team Based in Austin, Texas, Chinook Seedery is the country's fastest-growing sunflower seed brand, providing a "better-for-you option" that is lower in sodium, non-GMO certified, gluten-free, and Keto friendly. Baumann, a right-handed pitcher who has committed to UCF, participated in last years Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) League in Cary. Menendez and Torres have committed to play for Miami while Santana will attend Florida in the fall. If met, thats the result hes chasing. CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ STRIKES OUT THE SIDE!#ForGlorypic.twitter.com/RC4V8JAsac. USA Softball announces U-23 Men's National Team roster set to compete in exhibition games. The organization held four camps: three for male prospects in December in Los Angeles, Houston, and West Palm Beach, Florida, and one in January for female prospects in Phoenix. I think we could really do some damage because we have a lot of returners that came back, upperclassmen in the mix with a lot of JUCO guys and freshmen that are going to make a big impact. Did he execute to his standard? 1 team in the country. Daisy Nelson is an unsung hero for the tremendous success of USA Baseball and its many athletes. Participants at the MLB Draft Combine will also have opportunities to be featured on MLB social media channels, in addition to receiving personal branding training and access to real-time content and custom video for their own platforms. It was like a blackout. We are looking forward to beginning the process of defending our world championship with Michael leading the charge., Any time you have an opportunity to don the stars and stripes is extremely special, said Cuddyer. Having a verified team roster will protect the integrity of USBA, eliminate bringing player documents to games, and speed up the team check-in process at events. CARY, N.C. USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties within LEARFIELD today announced an exclusive multi-year relationship with Chinook Seedery to become the Official Sunflower Seed Supplier for the organization. I would say the comfort level of doing that was a lot higher today (at LSU). These are the best of the best. It almost felt like redemption. He also served as the Falcons closer, totaling 11 saves. Most of us focus on the result. That maturity is rare for a 20-year-old. However, the team decided to forfeit the game rath At USA Baseball there is a mantra of The Gold Standard. Simply put, it is the mindset to win gold on one of the biggest stages of the sport. Article The 2023 edition of the NHSI marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious event that brings the nations top high school teams and players to Cary, North Carolina. Cal Poly then capped off its record-breaking season in 2014 by hosting the San Luis Obispo Regional. USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster for the February 2023 USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team. He would start on the mound on Friday, DH on Saturday, and often catch on Sunday. Curll joined the organization in 2018 after spending seven years working in amateur baseball following his collegiate baseball career at the University of Maryland and Liberty University. The Tigers return their entire infield from last year along with starting pitcher Jake Gregor. The 18U National Team collected honors in three additional categories in 2022, boasting Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year Denny Hocking, International Performance of the Year winner Christian Rodriguez, and Doc Counsilman Science Award recipient Adam Moseley. Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS) was set to . An interesting line for Ryan Brown combining with Trennor O'Donnell in a big 2-1 win for @BallStateBB over Charlotte: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 10 K, 9 BB walks were evident last year too but the 6-2/205 RHP throws mid-90s with a nasty split/vulcan changeKs the side in the 9th pic.twitter.com/mhkPiFl1C0, Honestly last weekend was equally impressive in a different way, Maloney said of Browns first appearance. Defending your home soil can be a daunting task, but for this squad it was something they embraced. Of the eight athletes invited from the 13U/14U ADP, three were members of the 2019 12U National Team that finished with a 6-2 record at the 2019 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan, including Dillon Adkins (Leonardtown, Md. Last Name. Both are important, but Skenes can only control one part of the situation. Marcus Allen. He would have been able to play pro sports until he called it quits or the Department of Defense decided the media value was not being obtained. 83 on Baseball Americas Top 100 High School List for the 2024 class. 15U. While Halftime Sports coaches strive to give all players adequate playing time, playing time is not guaranteed in the Travel Basketball travel program. The gold standard sounds a little aggressive sometimes, but it's more about a pursuit of excellence and a pursuit of perfection, said USA Baseball Chief Executive Officer Paul Seiler.
