Minuteman Baseball Clinics At UMASS

Description

This showcase clinic is for high school-aged players, grades 9-12/PG,  looking to showcase their skills and learn from the UMass coaching staff, players, and other coaches that we may have present (TBD).  This showcase will be a mix of showcase style drills designed for the coaches to evaluate you, as well as skill development drills focused on repititions and instruction.

Location

This showcase will take place on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, at Earl Lorden Field

Date/Times

Sunday, August 27

The clinic times will be dependent on enrollment, but typically Position Players and Two-Way Players should expect 8:30am-4pm, and Pitcher Onlys from 10:30am-4pm.  Actual check in times will be sent out in the days leading up to the showcase.

Cost

$175 Position Players

$200 Two-Way Players

$150 Pitcher Only

Optional Purchases

$25 Rapsodo Data from Bullpen (for Pitchers)

$25 Blast Motion Data from Batting Practice (hitters)

What to Expect

• Position Players – Offensive drills, Batting Practice, Throwing instruction, defensive drill work, defensive showcase, 60yd dash and a live game.
• 2 Way Players – You will report with the position players, do everything that they do, and have the chance to throw a short outing in the live game.
• Pitcher Onlys – You will report later in the morning and have a pitching talk, pre throw and post throw arm care routines, throwing progression instruction, PFP and live game.  Pitchers will only throw to a fixed number of hitters and will not be stretched out past about 5-6 hitters / 20-25 pitches.

Meals

Lunch is INCLUDED in the cost of attending this showcase.  This will take place at one of our award winning dining halls on campus.  UMass Dining has been named #1 on the United States for the 5^th year in a row for on campus dining!

What to Bring

Campers are responsible to bring any gear that they would need for the showcase.

You will need to have sneakers/turfs for lunch at dining hall. Please wear baseball pants and a baseball hat.

A UMass game jersey will be issued for identification purposes throughout camp.  This will be returned at the end of the camp.

Masks / COVID Policy

At this time, we do not expect to have any restrictions due to COVID.  This continues to be a fluid situation and we will update you if anything changes with this policy.

Communication

In the days leading up to the showcase, you will receive a detailed email about the showcase with any updates.

Should you have any questions about this event please email Coach Reynolds (reynolds@umass.edu)