GRAND SLAM SPORTS TOURNAMENTS PRESENTS

With the COLD weather in place on Saturday, we are starting games at 2:30 PM and playing 5-inning games so we are not having pitchers throw in bitter cold.

Remember, Sunday is 9:00-11:00 for evaluations, 11-1 lunch break and games starting at 2:00 PM.

THE 2023 GRAND SLAM FUTURE PROSPECTS WINTER GAMES!

+++ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT +++

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS POSTED BELOW!

Former Atlanta Braves Ryan Klesko & Damian Moss will be in attendance Friday night and Saturday morning of the event to provide instruction and sign a few autographs!  

January 13-15, 2023 at the Publix Sports Park in Panama City Beach, Florida!

Event Highlights:

*  Each Player will receive two(2) Grand Slam Future Prospects sublimated jerseys!

*  Each Player will receive a Grand Slam Cap!

*  Each player will be evaluated on Saturday and Sunday mornings!  Exit Velo off a Tee; Catchers Pop Times; Pitchers velo to home; 60-yard dash; OF to 3B Arm Velo; INF @ SS to 1B Arm Velo!  All players graded on the MLB 1-8 grading scale.  

*  Each player will be put on a team of a MINIMUM of 10-players in their own age division.  * Each team will play a DH on Saturday afternoon/evening and a DH on Sunday afternoon.  Teams will have an equal number of pitchers & catchers. *Based on a minimum of 20-players in an age division.

*  Teams will be coached by current and/or former College & Pro Players and/or coaches! 

This is a great way to jump start your Spring season for your player or your team!  

*  Cost for The Grand Slam Future Prospects Winter Games is only $350 per player.

Here are some FAQ's:

1.  Can anyone sign up?  YES, anyone can sign up!

2.  How are teams formed?  Once we get all the players registered, we will divide the players into teams with each team having an equal number of pitchers & catchers.

3.  Can I request to be on a team with a friend/teammate of mine?  Sure but understand we CANNOT guarantee this due to number of players in a particular age division and positions!

4.  What happens if we have bad weather or we can't attend?  IF we have to reschedule the event, we will offer a FULL credit for each player to attend a future Grand Slam Future Prospects Games event.  If you are unable to attend and pre-pay, we will offer you a full credit to a future Grand Slam Future Prospects event as this is a no refund event due to upfront costs of jerseys, hats, baseballs, insurance, field rentals, umpires, special guests, rooms, etc...

5.  What age division do I sign my player up for?  You will sign up in the age division that your player is for the 2022/2023 season.

6.  What if my son's age division does not make?  The short answer is I don't anticipate that happening BUT if it does, we will combine the 7's with the 8's; 9's with the 10's, 11's with the 12's and 14's with the 15's.  The 13U 54/80 will be separate and 13U 60/90 players will be able to play up in the 14U division if necessary

7.  Can all of my players on our travel team be placed on the same team for this event?  If requested we will attempt to honor your request, however, we also want these players to be paired with players from other parts of the Country in this Spring Training type of event which I think will be fun for everyone

8.  Will there be brackets, champions or awards/rings?  NO!  This is NOT a typical tournament where you are playing for points, championships and rings.  This event is intended to be a totally different experience for your player than the normal weekend tournament.  We want to expose these players to other players their same age from other parts of the Country.  We also want them to get instruction from the former Collegiate and/or Professional players and coaches who will be coaching each team.  Finally, we want this event to be a measuring stick for where your player is at this point in his baseball career and leave knowing what to work on to get better as well as having a great experience like no other!

9.  Schedule of events:  

**  A number of you have asked about color of pants & socks.  Jersey colors are Red, Black, Purple, Royal Blue, Orange, Grey and Gold.  Pretty much any color is fine.

Friday, January 13th (Player Registration, Parent Information Meeting & Meet the Pros Reception at The Travel Lodge Conference Center, 225 Shalimar Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413) 

** Players will receive jerseys, hat and team designation at this time.

5:30-7:00 PM:  Player Registration & Parent Information Meeting for 7U, 8U & 9U Players. Opportunity for autographs/photos with Former Atlanta Braves players Ryan Klesko and Damian Moss)
7:00-8:30 PM:  Player Registration & Parent Information Meeting for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U & 15U Players

Saturday, January 14th (Publix Sports Park, Chip Seal Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida)

7:30 AM:  Gates Open at Publix Sports Park
8:00 AM:  Players proceed to their designated Field for warm-ups
7U:  Field #9A & #9B
8U:  Field #8A & #8B
9U:  Field #7
10U:  Field #6
11U:  Field #5
12U:  Field #4
13U:  Field #3
14/15U:  Field #2
9:00 AM:  Player Evaluations begin (Pitchers Speed from Pitchers mound to Home; Outfielders timed throw from RF to 3B; Infielders timed throw from deep SS to 1B)
12:00-2:00 PM:  Lunch Break
2:00 PM:  Warm-Ups on age division respective fields
3:00-7:30 PM:  First round of Games

Sunday, January 15th (Publix Sports Park, Chip Seal Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida)

7:30 AM:  Gates open at Publix Sports Park
8:00 AM:  Players proceed to their designated field for warm-ups (Same as Saturday)
9:00-11:00 AM:  Player Evaluations (Exit Velo off Tee, 60-yard dash from RH batters box to 1B & Catchers Pop Times)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM:  Lunch Break
1:00 PM:  Warm-Ups on age division respective fields
2:00-6:30 PM:  Final round of Games

Coaches/Evaluators:

7U Red/Purple Team:  Matt Buhler (Tift Area Academy)

7U Black/Royal Blue Team:  John Regan (Central Alabama College)

8U Black/Green Team:  DJ Davis (Truett McConnell College)

8U Purple/Orange Team:  Hunter Hall (Abraham Baldwin Colege)

8U Red/Gray Team:  Zach Williams (South Georgia College)

9U Green/Royal Blue Team:  Bryson Horne (Current Atlanta Braves Organization)

9U Purple/Gray Team:  RJ Yeager (Current St. Louis Cardinals Organization)

9U Black/Orange Team:  Russel Yeatman (Southern Union State College)

9U Red/Gold Team:  Kyle Campbell (Darton College)

10U Red/Green Team:  Hunter Nabors (University of Alabama Birminham)

10U Purple/Gold Team:  Dustin Harsely (Erskine College)

10U Black/Royal Blue Team:  Dustin Langley (Georgia Southern University)

11U/12U  Purple/Gold Team:  Zach Lawrence (Nyakc College & Suncanton, NY) & David Arrington (Central Alabama College)

11U/12U  Red/Gray Team:  Josh Haynes (Darton College/Former Area Scout for Anaheim Angels) & Nathan Kilcrease (University of Alabama/Oakland A's & Pittsburgh Pirates)

11U/12U  Black/Green Team:  Mason Gaines (Truett McConnell College) & Nick Poe (Georgia Southern University)

13U Black/Purple:  Chad Grant (Valdosta State University)

13U Red/Royal Blue:  Travis Scorza (Asst. Coach Blountstown, FL. HS)

14/15U Red/Gray Team:  Adam Bigale (Head Coach Marianna, FL HS)

14/15U Black/Orange Team:  Emory Horne (Head Coach Blountstown, FL HS)

7.  Do you have suggestions on Lodging?  YES!  Contact Teresa Gunter with Royal American at Teresa.Gunter@RAHospitality.com or ByTheSea Resorts @ 888-627-0625.  Complete Information on all of our lodging partners is listed below!

Building 4 (Dunes):  Two Double Beds, Not facing the beach--$69/night; Two Double Beds, Facing The Beach--$89/night; Two Double Beds with a Futon/Bunk (sleeps 6), Facing the Beach--$99/night; Two Double Beds, Not facing the beach (Deluxe)--$79/night;  Two Double Beds, Facing the Beach (Deluxe)--$99/night; Two Double Beds with a Futon/Bunk (sleeps 6), Facing the Beach--$109/night.  Building 3 (Tides):  Two Double beds with private balcony--$99/night.  

CALL RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST: 888.627.0625 OR INFO@BYTHESEARESORTS.COM

Room blocks to be held under “2023 Future Prospects-Grand Slam” - first callers first served.  Deposit of first night’s room and tax is required.

Reservations Deadline: December 21, 2022

Resort fees have been waived for this special event.

Get signed up TODAY and don't miss out on your chance to take part in a real Spring Training experience at The World's Most Beautiful Beaches in Panama City Beach, Florida!

For more information, contact Grand Slam Corporate at grandslamtournaments@gmail.com