World Free Agent Spring Training
9TH ANNUAL 2011 WORLD FREE AGENT SPRING TRAINING© Florida-East Coast March 14-28, 2011 Cocoa Expo Sports Complex 500 Friday Road Cocoa, FL 32926 Call 714-970-2255 for more event information World Free Agent Spring Training– These events take place in March (14-28-Florida) (14-28-Arizona) These events target college experienced free agents, professionally experienced free agents or signed professional Independent league players. IPB staff members will evaluate and instruct daily through a (16 day) professionally formatted spring training. Live game evaluation, instruction, and player education are the key components of these events. Players will be evaluated and instructed daily by professional managers, coaches and scouts from Major League Baseball Organizations and Independent Professional Leagues. The highlighted component of these events are scheduled games against Major League Baseball Organizations (Rookie Ball or Class A teams). Over the last three years these events have produced over 37% of the players attending, signing professional contracts (121 PLAYERS OVERALL). In 2006- 2009, 51 players signed professional contracts. International Performance Baseball events are the"Only"events that offer games against Major League Organizations. LIMITED TO 50 PLAYERS
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  Indy & Mini-Showcase Events
 Indy & Mini-Showcase Event Page 714-970-BALL (2255) Each event will consist of a maximum of 40 players Arizona- September 18, 2010- Tucson, AZ- Kino Sports Complex-Indy Showcase- 1 Day Arizona- September 24-26, 2010- Tucson, AZ- Kino Sports Complex-Mini showcase- 3 Day Florida- September 25, 2010- Cocoa, FL- Cocoa Expo Sports Complex-Indy Showcase- 1 Day Florida- October 1-3, 2010- Cocoa, FL- Cocoa Expo Sports Complex-Mini Showcase- 3 Day Florida- Janaury 15, 2011- Cocoa, FL- Cocoa Expo Sports Complex-Indy Showcase- 1 Day Florida- January 14-16, 2011- Cocoa, FL- Cocoa Expo Sports Complex-Mini Showcase- 3 Day Note: When completing the pre-registration form please indicate in the comments section, which event your interested in attending. Once submitted a staff member will be calling you. (The Mini-Showcase events consist of 3 days, the first day is a practice/game day, the second day is a game day followed by the third day being a grading day. The 1 day Indy Showcase events will consist of a full day of evaluating players in several defensive and offensive rotations along with a intra-squad game. Note: Check out the Florida Winter Pro Prospects Tour for a longer Showcase events. Players with less than 1 year of college experience must register for either the Florida Fall League or Southwestern Fall League. Call for more information 714-970-BALL (2255) Players are Responsible for: Personal Equipment: Glove, cleats, personal protective equipment, uniform, and undergarments. Fee/Medical Insurance: Mini Showcase ($595.00) All Inclusive! Player's can register by making a deposit of $300.00. Remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to event start date. Players making full payments 90 days prior to event start date will recieve a $50.00 "DISCOUNT". Players must bring proof of medical insurance and or sign event waiver. Players living off of the complex ($345.00) Indy Showcase ($225.00) All Inclusive! Player's can register by making $100.00 deposit. Remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to event start date. Schedule of Events for 2010-2011 All Mini-Showcase Events will consist of a practice day, a game day and a grading day! Florida Dates: October 1-3, 2010 January 14-16, 2011 Arizona Dates: September 24-26, 2010 Will take place at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex (500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926). Players have options at Orlando International airport (MCO) for transportation to complex. To reserve private shuttle service players need to call IPB office at 714-970-BALL (2255). Shuttle times will be at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Players will meet outside baggage claim on side A of the airport under the Continental Airline sign. The fee for the private shuttle service is $25.00 each way. The airport to the complex is about 42 miles. The first Arizona event will be held at the Kino Sports Complex (Spring Training Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks) 2500 East Ajo Way Tucson, Arizona 85713. Lodging will be provided by the (TBA). Shuttle service from Tucson International International Airport (TUC) is available. Player's must reserve a shuttle time by calling IPB office. 714-970-BALL (2255) The goal of IPB's "Mini-Showcase Events" Is to take the tryout format and combine it with the Showcase format. Players will be thoroughly evalauted, but also have the opportunity to play in live games, which is the best way to evaluate!. In some cases a select group will play in a few lives games against Major League Organizations. All players will have documented scouting reports. This will enable any professional scouts, managers, and coaches or any other baseball representative to see and monitor a particular player. This certainly will lead to players being offered professional contracts along with other college and semi-professional opportunities. All event rosters will be emailed to each Major League Scouting Director and every professional Independent league team, along with local scouts from Arizona and Florida. "Current" Major League scouts, professional managers and coaches will work as staff members at each event. For event Information call 714-970-BALL (2255)
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  Baseball Combine
2011 Baseball Combine May 27-June 5 Arizona Event Florida Event Scottsdale Stadium Cocoa Expo Sports Complex 7408 E Osborn Rd 500 Friday Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Cocoa, FL 32926 This is IPB's third event of the year. This is a (10 day) evaluation/instructional showcase always taking place in Arizona and Florida prior to Major League Baseball’s amateur 2011 June draft. It is very similar in comparison to the National Football League Combine. Player's are evaluated by professional instructors, coaches and scouts from Major League Baseball Organizations and Professional Independent League teams. The objective is to create exposure which can lead to draft enhancement or a free agent (player) signing a professional contract. This event targets the draft eligible high school or college player but does not exclude the free agent or underclassmen. Live evaluations are made in games that are scheduled against Major League Organizations along with event intra-squad games. This event will take place at Scottsdale Stadium the Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants for the Arizona event. The Florida event will take place at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex former Spring Training home of the Houston Astros. EACH EVENT LIMITED TO 40 PLAYERS
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  All-Star Catchers Camp
This is IPB�s one of a kind annual instructional Catcher�s Camp. This unique program breaks down the catching position. IPB features former Major League catcher�s Matt Stark (Toronto Blue Jays/Chicago White Sox) and current Seattle Mariners International Scouting Supervisor (MX) and Jim McNamara (San Francisco Giants) and current agent with the Scott Boras Corporation as instructors, IPB has been fortunate to add former professional catcher and current college coach Ronnie Deck as part of there catching staff. This 3 day camp targets the areas of receiving, defensive positioning, blocking balls, fielding bunts, passed balls fundamentals, throwing mechanics, foot work and blocking the plate. Also the event dives into working with a pitching staff, calling a game/pitch selection, detecting weaknesses in hitters, taking control of a game and communicating as a leader on the field. The final day of the event ends with the famous Catcher�s Olympics which implements most of these areas in a fun formatted timed game. Little league, high school, college and professional levels will be divided into groups. LIMITED TO 20 CATCHERS
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  Pro Pitchers Camp
 2010-2011 Events Pro Pitcher’s Camp – This is IPB’s second instructional specific event for pitchers only. This coincides with the Catcher’s Camp. IPB features Bill Bliss minor league pitching coach for the Philadelphia Phillies as the field coordinator in this event. Pitchers are put through a 3 day instructional/evaluation format which includes mechanics, mound presence and attitude, pick off moves, fielding and field communication. Also the event dives into pitch selection, command, working with your catcher, detecting hitter’s weaknesses and mental and physical preparation. Little League, High school, College and Professional levels will be divided into groups. Evaluations are given at the end of both instructional events. Ages normally range from 8-24. A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE PITCHER IN YOUR FAMILY! ASK US ABOUT A GIFT CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR PITCHER'S NAME ON IT!
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  Florida Fall League
FLORIDA FALL LEAGUE (Purpose) To give current International and Independent League professional players and free agents or college experinced players an exposure based instructional oriented professional formatted Fall League. The goal is to provide the opportunity to this pool of players Major League Baseball organizational exposure in live scheduled games. Utilizing the 8 team league format for live competition and evaluation. This format provides players 2 different opportunities for exposure, instruction, player development, and professional evaluation. This simply leads to player's signing professional contracts in an honest and professional manner. NOTE: Current college players may reserve a roster spot, in the event a player is drafted or signs a professional contract, at players request a full refund is in order. Providing the only Independent based Fall Instructional League. International Performance Baseball is a non-bias professional baseball development company consisting of current professional scouts, managers, and coaches. The sole goal is to educate player's on all professional options that are available and through our events and leagues this will lead player's to signing professional baseball contracts. All professional leagues and player development options will be disclosed. General Information League is limited to 132 player's which will all be contacted and screened by league commissioner. The Florida Fall League will consist of 6 teams using 22 man rosters. Teams names TBA. All league stats will be accessible to all colleges and professional leagues and scouts. Reporting date is September 20th and the Florida Fall League will run through October 7th. Up to 16 games scheduled against Major League Baseball organizations (Instructional Ball Teams) and Florida Fall League teams. Opening day is September 23rd. Scouts and staff representing Major League Baseball organizations, Independent and International leagues. Which will include the Atlantic, Canadian-American, Northern, Frontier, Golden Baseball, United, American Association, which have all confirmed attendance. International league representatives and scouts from Mexico, Japan, Korea, Italy and Taiwan have confirmed attendance as well. Games will be played at the Cocoa Expo Stadium complex facility(former spring training home of Houston Astros). The complex will consists of 7 fields and (Stadium), 4 batting cages, conference rooms, on site cafeteria, lockers, training room, pool, league offices, and a gymnasium. Florida Fall League staff members will include "Current" scouts, managers and coaches from Major League Baseball organizations, Independent and International leagues. Note: All Southern California residents that register for this event can take place in optional workouts with Florida Fall League staff. No extra charge is assessed. Limited to 160 Players (8 Teams) 20 players per team roster! Pitchers 48 Catchers 14 Position Players 98 This Event is ALL-INCLUSIVE and Provides: Instruction: The Florida Fall League will consist of 18 days of professional instruction and evaluation. A (4 day) Fall training session will take place prior to OPENING DAY! Games: Up to 16 games scheduled against Major League Baseball organizations and Florida Fall League teams. Scouts/Staff Scouts/Staff from Major League Baseball organizations, and Independent/International Leagues in attendance daily. Hotel: Cocoa Expo Dorms Uniforms: Team uniforms and practice attire provided for use - Laundered daily. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner provided daily in on site cafeteria. Meal cards will be issued upon checking in. Extras: All players will have documented scouting reports. This will enable professional scouts, coaches, managers and any other baseball representatives to view your professional evaluation and scouting report. This will lead to more players signing professional contracts and or other opportunities at the college and semi-professional levels. Expo: On site pro shop will have league items. Call League office to place order prior to event 714-970-2255. Transportation : (Players are responsible for all transportation (Flights-Taxi) before and after event.) Private shuttle services will be available for $25.00 each way. Player's must reserve time through IPB office. 714-970-BALL (2255). Shuttle times will be at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Shuttle van will meet players on side A of the airport under the Continental Airline sign outside baggage claim area on curb. Fee : Note: Fee has been reduced $500.00 from previous years. $2495.00-All Inclusive, $500 deposit required to assure roster spot (payment plans available) Remaining balances must be paid before August 1st, 2010. Balances paid in full 120 days prior to start date will receive a $200.00 discount..Local resident fee is $1295.00.(Promotion) Local residents will need to provide lodging and transportation. Players may have option to setup payment plans or inquire about local sponsorship in their area. Current professional player's need to (SCROLL DOWN) and read player's notes!
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  Florida Winter Pro Prospects Tour
 Cocoa Expo Sports Center 500 Friday Road • Cocoa, Florida • 32926 USA (Players must register by calling the IPB office) 2010 FLORIDA WINTER PRO PROPECTS TOUR January 11-17, 2010 FLORIDA WINTER PRO PROSPECTS TOUR THIS IS IPB’S NEWEST EVENT AND WILL BE THE FIRST OF THE NEW YEAR IN 2010. THIS IS A SISTER EVENT TO THE ARIZONA PRO PROSPECTS TOUR. THIS EVENT TARGETS THE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL, COLLEGE OR FREE AGENT PLAYER LOOKING FOR THAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE EVALUATED, INSTRUCTED AND SEEN BY PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS AND COACHES FROM MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDEPENDENT LEAGUES. IPB TAKES PRIDE IN ITS HANDS ON APPROACH STYLE WHEN PLAYERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED AND EVALUATED. PLAYERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN 7 DAYS OF A PROFESSIONAL FORMATED WINTER TRAINING/INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AND GAMES. PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTED SCOUTING REPORTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON EACH PLAYER FOLLOWING THE EVENT AT WWW.FIVETOOLPROSPECTS.COM . Limited to 40 Players Instruction: 7 days of a professional evaluated Winter training/instructional practices and games. Games are scheduled against Florida Semi-Pro teams. Games: Games will be scheduled over the course of the event for player assessement and evalaution against other Florida Semi-Pro teams. Scouts: Scout(s) from Major League Baseball organizations, and Independent leagues in attendance daily and will participate as daily staff members. Florida Winter Pro Prospects Tour team roster will be emailed to each Major League Baseball Scouting Director and every front office of each Independent League team. Roster is emailed to local Florida Major League Baseball scouts. Hotel: Cocoa Expo Complex Dorms Uniforms: Uniforms and practice attire provided for use - Laundered daily. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided from on site complex cafeteria. Players will be issued meal card. (Buffet Style) Extras Personal equipment sold at dealers cost for registrants only. Place order by calling IPB office 714-970-BALL (2255). Expo: Complete equipment Expo onsite. Orders for personal equipment can be made by calling IPB office at 714-970-BALL (2255) Transportation : Players are responsible for all transportation (Flights-Taxi) before and after event.) Private shuttle times are at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Players must reserve time by calling IPB office at 714-970-BALL (2255) (Players will meet outside baggage claim on outside curb under the Continental Airlines sign on the terminal A side of the airport). Incoming flights should be made for the morning hours January 11th and the return flights for the evening hours of January 17th. A $25.00 shuttle fee will apply each way. Fee : $1395.00-All Inclusive! (local resident $695.00) - $500.00 deposit required to assure roster spot (payment plans available) Remaining balances must be paid prior to December 15th, 2009 . Players paying in full 90 days prior to event start date will receive $100.00 "Discount" Players may have sponsorship opportunities available in their local areas. Call IPB Office to register at 714-970-BALL (2255) Players are Responsible for: Personal Equipment: Glove, cleats, personal protective equipment, uniform undergarments. All equipment is provided during event for use. Bats and catcher's gear provided. Off Field Dress: Casual dress-shorts and polo shirts/t-shirts. Event Uniform: Provided and issued at start of event. Schedule of Events: 2010 Florida Winter Pro Prospects Tour January 11 (Players Report) Orlando International Airport (MCO) a private shuttle van service ($25.00 each way per player) will be setup for players that reserve a time slot at 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.- and 2:00 p.m.. Airport has shuttle services as well and these are all options to player's. Evening practice and event dinner scheduled. Complex front desk will have a rooming list available upon check in. Players driving must report to the complex after 12:00 p.m. on January 11th. January 12th Full day practice scheduled (DEFENSIVE & OFFENSIVE ROTATIONS) Afternoon session will consist of team fundamentals. January 13th Pre game practice scheduled American Baseball Insitute @ 7:00 p.m. January 14th Evaluation Day! January 15th Pre game practice scheduled Jacksonville Vikings @ 7:00 p.m. January 16th Pre game practice scheduled Jacksonville Vikings @ 9:00 a.m. January 17th Pre game practice scheduled American Baseball Institute @ TBA Note: DH and EH rule will be in affect in this Event. Janauary 17th Players must check out before 9:00 a.m. from complex dorm to league offices (A game will be scheduled). Flight reservations should be made for early evening hours. Vans times TBA to airport. Player's will be responsible for any complex or hotel damage. Uniforms must be returned or player is charged prior to leaving complex. Uniform collection and individual player meetings will take place. Event Notes: Players must come physically and mentally prepared. Event staff members will meet with each indivdual for player for personal assessments and future plans, following completition of Florida Winter Pro Prospects Tour. All players will have professional documented scouting reports available for reference at www.fivetoolprospects.com Game Rules MLB Rules in affect Event Notes: TBA (Call IPB Office to register at 714-970-BALL (2255) NOTE: THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME DUE TO RAIN OR ANY OTHER REASON PERTAINING TO EVENT SITUATION. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THIS SCHEDULE AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE. * Attendance is requested. Attendance is very probable, but not guaranteed. NOT SURE IF THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU? READ SOME OF OUR PLAYER TESTIMONIALS HERE. For more information contact us.
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  Southwestern Fall League
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purpose: To give current International and Independent League professional players and free agents or college experienced players an exposure based instructional oriented professional formatted Fall League. The goal is to provide the opportunity to this pool of players Major League Baseball Organizational exposure in live scheduled games. Utilizing the 6 team league format for live competition and evaluation. This format provides players 2 different opportunities for exposure, instruction, player development, and professional evaluation. This simply leads to player's signing professional contracts in an honest and professional manner. NOTE: Current college players may reserve a roster spot! In the event a player is drafted or signs a professional contract, at players request a full refund is in order or a credit to one future event is in place. Providing the only Independent based Fall Instructional League. International Performance Baseball is a non-bias professional baseball development company consisting of current professional scouts, managers, and coaches. The sole goal is to educate player's on all professional options that are available and through our events and leagues this will lead player's to signing professional baseball contracts. All professional leagues and player development options will be disclosed. General Information: League is limited to 120 player's which will all be contacted and screened by league commissioner. The Southwestern Fall League will consist of 6 teams using 20 man rosters. Teams names ( Casa Grande Desert Gators, Prescott Valley Possums, Flagstaff Northerners, Tucson Tomateros, Sierra Vista Colts, Nogales Border Dogs. All league stats will be accessible to all colleges and professional leagues and scouts. (Team Logos) Reporting date is September 13th and the will run through October 1st. Up to 16 games scheduled against Major League Baseball Organizations (Instructional Ball Teams) and Southwestern Fall League teams. Opening day is September 23rd. Scouts and staff representing Major League Baseball Organizations, Independent and International leagues. Which will include the Atlantic, Canadian-American, Northern, Frontier, Golden Baseball, United, American Association, which have all confirmed attendance. International league representatives and scouts from Mexico, Japan, Korea, Italy and Taiwan have confirmed attendance as well. Games will be played at Tucson's Electric Park-Kino Sports Complex(Spring Training Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks). The complex will consists of 7 fields and (Stadium-Seats 6,500), 4 batting cages, conference rooms, locker rooms, training room, and league offices. Southwestern Fall League staff members will include "Current" scouts, managers and coaches from Major League Baseball Organizations, Independent and International leagues. Note: All Southern California residents that register for this event can take place in optional workouts with League staff. Workouts are free of charge. Limited to 120 players-20 Players per team 8-Pitchers 12-Position Players ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Instruction: The Southwestern Fall League will consist of 19 days of professional instruction and evaluation. A 3 day pre-season training period will take place prior to Opening Day which will be on September 16th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Games: Up to 16 games scheduled against Major League Organizations and Southwestern Fall League Teams. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scouts & Staff: Scouts/Staff from Major League Baseball Organizations, and Independent/International Leagues will be in attendance daily. All day to day staff/instructors members are "Current" professional scouts, managers and coaches. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hotel: TBA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Uniforms: Team uniforms and practice attire provided for use and laundered daily. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be catered or provided by hotel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Extras: All players will have documented scouting reports. This will enable professional scouts, coaches, managers and any other baseball representatives to view your professional evaluation and scouting report. This will lead to more players signing professional contracts and or other opportunities at the college and semi-professional levels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transportation: (Players are responsible for all transportation (Flights-Taxi) before and after event.) Private shuttle services will be available for $25.00 each way. Player's must reserve time through IPB office. 714-970-BALL (2255). Shuttle times will be at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Arriving and departing flight should be made for the Tucson International Airport. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fee: $2495.00-All Inclusive, $500 deposit required to assure roster spot (payment plans available) Remaining balances must be paid before August 1st, 2010. Balances paid in full 120 days prior to start date will receive a $300.00 discount. Local resident fee is $1295.00.(Promotion) Local residents will need to provide lodging and transportation. Players may have option to setup payment plans or inquire about local sponsorship in their area. Current professional player's that played during 2010 calender season will receive $500.00 discount. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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