BEST IN THE West II SHOWCASE
August 5th & 6th, 2025
Orange County Great Park
Irvine, California
It’s time to get serious about college Baseball
Event Information
Best in the West II Showcase
Date: August 5th & 6th, 2025
Location: Orange County Great Park - Irvine, California
The Best in the West II Showcase, held August 5th & 6th, 2025, will be an incredible opportunity for players to get in front of 50+ college coaches + qualify for our National Showcase at Angels Stadium in the fall. This will be the premier recruiting event for high school athletes and college coaches from the entire west coast and will feature top coaches from around the country!
This Event Is an ANgels Stadium MLB
National Showcase Qualifier Event
Top 12 Players are selected to perform at Chase Field on October 18th & 19th, 2024
College Coaches Attending
Division 1 Programs
Tyler La Torre - Pepperdine University
Channeng Varela - UC-Riverside
Garrett Wood - - University of Alabama
Ross Kivett - University of Tennessee
Scott Wingo - Manhattan University
Matthew Clark - University of Richmond
Dylan Belanger - Northwestern State
Ely Stuart - Central Michigan University
Justin Zertuche - Queens University
Josh Minjarez - Georgia Southern University
Santi Garcia - University of Toledo
D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO Programs
Jerry Pena - Azusa Pacific University
Joe McDonald - Arizona Christian University
Chaz Lopez - Adams State University
Joe Wills - Mount Sac Junior College
Pat Jolley - Regis University
Fernando Loera - Pima Community College
Pat Capone - San Diego Mesa
Mark Carvalho - Southwestern College
Stephen McNett - Southwestern College
Dave Kaczor - LA Mission College
Tim Culver - Fresno Pacific University
Erik Scherer - Cal Lutheran University
Alec DeMaria - Valley City State University
Mark Carvalho - Southwestern College KS
Kirk Kelley - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Dylan Hoffman - Westcliff University
Dominic Sebastiani - Allan Hancock College
Jeff Fallon - Ottawa University (AZ)
Josh Milner - Nelson University SAGU
Marcos Bugarin - Bethesda College
Cameron Jimenez - Waldorf University
Joseph Martinez - Rio Hondo College
Elijah Ontiveros - Westmont College
Nicholas Escalera -College of the Desert
Julian Devora - Antelope Valley College
Tanner Knapp - Cal State San Bernindino
Roger Hill - West Los Angeles Community College
Kevin Kidder Hillsdale College
Rob Pegg Vanguard University
Coby Potvin Lyon College
Joe Torres Chapman University
Cameron Vollmer Whittier College
Cole Mauter Ohlone College
Anthony Hutting Cypress College
Bennett Schiltz Antelope Valley College
Alex Hoover Menlo Collge
Drake Hoffman Westcliff University
Trent Verlin Menlo College
Richie Escalera - Cal. State Los Angeles
Brian Valentine - Linfield University
Kurt Lippert - Bethesda College
Nick Hernandez - Nobel University
Alex Solis - East LA CC
Adam Alcantara - Citrus Community College
Bennett Schiltz - Antelope Valley College
Riley Conlan - Vanguard University
Ron Witmeyer - Marymount California University
Kraig Kelley - Oklahoma Wesleyan
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
TYPICAL SCHEDULE, DAY 1
Day 1 typically includes physical assessments, offensive and defensive showcases and verified measurable workouts (including 60-yard dash, exit velocity, pop time), recruiting roadmap seminar, live batting practice and bullpens.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE, DAY 2
Report times will be based on team assignments and will be communicated 7-10 days before the event via email. Each player will play one 2.5 hour simulated game coaches by college coaches in the dugouts. The game times are typically 8am, 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30pm and we have each team show up one hour before their game time for warm ups. We do our best to accommodate player's travel schedules.
ARRIVAL TIME & CHECK-IN
Players should plan to arrive for check-in between 8:00 and 8:30am on the first day of the event. All players will be checked in and given a numbered jersey to wear during the event.
INFORMATION FOR PITCHERS
Primary pitchers should be prepared to throw both days, but with the hectic throwing schedules we encourage them to be prepared more importantly for the second day. The first day they will be throwing a 15-20 pitch bullpen and will have pitching instruction.
Pitcher-Only’s do not hit or play a position during the event. The second day they are throwing 20-25 pitches in a live game. If primary pitchers, for any reason, would rather throw only one inning (or not throw on a certain day), our staff will help assist in making the adjustment.
Pricing
*Please Note: You can pay a deposit of $99 and reserve your spot. Paying the total amount before the event.
$349
Pitcher Only Package
Pitcher-Only’s should be prepared to throw both days! This includes a light bullpen on Day 1 as well as live game pitching on Day 2. Pitcher-Only’s can take batting practice on Day 1 if they’d like, but do not hit or play a position during the gameplay. Each pitcher receives a full Trackman report of their performance as well as a skills video of them pitching.
$599
Position Player Package
The Position Player Package allows players to play multiple innings at their primary position, get a ton of at-bats, and show off all of the physical tools they have! With this package you get Trackman Hitting results as well as all physical measureables and video of your performance!
$699
Multi-Position Package
Our most popular package! Whether you are a Pitcher & Position player or simply play different defensive positions, you’ll want to choose this package to get time all over the diamond. With this package you’ll get video and results from each of your chosen positions.
Where Does The Showcase Take Place?
The Best in the West II Showcase is held at Irvine’s Great Park in Irvine, California. The exact address for the event is: 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618.
Are there hotels nearby?
The Best in the West II is held at a great venue in the heart of Irvine, California.
We have partnered hotels that provide a discounted rate for being a Best in the US Athlete. You can access those discounted hotels by clicking HERE!
I'm flying to get to the event, where it the closest airport?
The John Wayne Regional Airport is a great option for travelers, but will have limited flights based on region! Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 45 minutes away, but will take care of a wide variety of flight options!
Travel & Accommodations
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