By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

Year two of the Big 26 Classic kicks of this month with tryouts for Team Pennsylvania and Team Maryland culminating in the selection of the top 26 players from each state and a three game series between the two teams at Metro Bank Park, home of the AA Harrisburg Senators, July 26-28.

Last year's Team Pennsylvania roster was littered with prospects ranked in the Prep Baseball Report rankings and this year should be no different. A.J. Bogucki, ranked No. 1 in PA and No. 3 in the PBR Class of 2013 combined rankings, was a member of Team Pennsylvania in the inaugural event in 2012.

Pennsylvania coaching staff announced

• Mike Welsh, (Pottsville HS) 2013 PA Big 26 Head Coach

• Sal Raccuglia, (Wilson West Lawn HS) Assistant Coach

• Roger Czerwinski, (West York HS) Assistant Coach

• Mike Resetar, (South Western HS) Permanent Assistant Coach / PA Director of Player Personnel

Pennsylvania Tryout Dates, Times and Locations

Sunday May 19th: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PA WEST TRYOUT

• West tryouts @ Mt. Aloysius College, Cresson, Pa.; Registration 12 Noon

Sunday May 26th: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PA EAST TRYOUT

• East tryouts @ Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa.; Registration 11 am

Sunday June 2nd:

• Final tryout (if needed) @ TBD; Registration 11 am

Updates on this year's Big 26 Classic

The Big 26 Classic is a year-round program that incorporates many initiatives. For complete details on player selection, host family participation, the Buddy Program, volunteer positions, schedules and game sites, visit the Big 26 website and and get updates via Twitter @big26baseball. 

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