GPA Games: Preview
August 6, 2021
On Sunday, August 8, the PBR Illinois staff will be hosting the GPA Games at Lee Pflund Stadium in Carol Stream. This event is open to players in all classes and is geared towards prospects who are pursuing high academic institutions. All participants must be in high academic standing, as verified through registering their test scores and GPAs.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.
Last year's event featured RHP Nate Kemp (St. Dominic, MO, 2022), who since then committed to Missouri University of Science and Technology. Also in attendance was C Nathan Sommerfeld (Plainfield Central, 2022), a North Park commit. The complete roster from last year can be viewed here.
CHECK-IN PROCESS
In an effort to continue and develop a simplified, contactless check-in process, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name. From there, players will be instructed to the area where they’ll pick up their designated jersey color and number.
CHECK-IN TIMES:
+ All position players for all teams: 8:20-8:40 a.m.
+ Pitchers-only: One hour before game time
ITINERARY:
POSITION PLAYERS
+ Introduction/Stretch: 8:40-9:00 a.m.
+ Pre-game workout: 9:00-10:45 a.m.
+ 60-yard dash
+ Offensive Evaluation
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Mechanical evaluation
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Live batting practice
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Trackman ball flight analysis
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BLAST swing analysis
+ Defensive Evaluation
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Arm strength
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Defensive mobility
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Positional projectability
+ Vizual Edge: Vision testing
PITCHERS
+ Live Game (2 innings each or an established pitch limit)
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Mechanical evaluation
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Charting velocity and pitch action through Trackman data
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PitchAI visualizations
GAME PLAY
+ Team 1 vs. Team 2: 11:00 a.m.
MORE EVENT DETAILS
Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, Driveline, and Vizual Edge will enhance the players’ data collection both in-event and post-event. These technologies will assist our evaluation process, while providing players with insight on their own skills in addition to areas of improvement for the betterment of their abilities.