Baseball Factory
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Baseball Factory, Inc. is a United States company specializing in player development and college placement of high school baseball players. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland
, approximately 20 miles southwest of Baltimore
. Over two hundred events are hosted by Baseball Factory throughout the year, ranging from national tryouts to camps, tournaments and showcases. As of 2009 it has placed over 25,000 players in a college program.
Baseball Factory was founded in 1994 by CEO Steve Sclafani, to provide a service that would train and educate players on the college recruiting process. In 2004, Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball, a baseball company for top-flight showcases. Baseball Factory provides high school baseball players with professional instruction, showcase opportunities, tournaments, and ongoing guidance in the college recruiting process.
In 1999, the National High School Baseball Coaches Association recognized Baseball Factory as the number one recruiting service in the country. The company also reached the $20 million mark in scholarship money offered to Baseball Factory players. By 2002, Baseball Factory players had received over $65 million in college scholarships. In addition, former Major League manager for the Colorado Rockies
, Clint Hurdle
, joined the Baseball Factory team as a hitting advisor.
The summer of 2005 marked the first ever Baseball Express Cape Cod High School Classic, powered by the Baseball Factory. The game featured 36 of the best rising senior and junior high school baseball players in the nation, including 17 future selections in Major League Baseball
’s amateur draft.
On January 1, 2007, Under Armour
selected Baseball Factory as the amateur baseball company to launch their baseball products through a grassroots effort. This partnership has included the Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory and held at Wrigley Field
in Chicago, Illinois in both 2008 and 2009. The progression of the Cape Cod High School Classic, the game was telecast live on ESPNU
. Each year 35 of the nation’s best rising seniors are selected for the game, many of whom are probable or have become first round picks in the amateur draft.
In March, 2009, Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with Little League International in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as the Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball. The primary focus of the partnership is the Little League Youth Clinic and Skills Challenges, powered by Baseball Factory. Baseball Factory conducts these events for Little and Junior League division players. The events are held at Little League, minor league, college and high school facilities nationwide.
In July, 2009, Baseball Factory partnered with American Legion Baseball
in order to provide amateur players with new opportunities to develop their skills. Together the organizations will provide American Legion players with instructional camps, showcases and baseball clinics to supplement their experience with their local American Legion team.
Mark Teixeira
- New York Yankees
CC Sabathia – New York Yankees
Justin Verlander
– Detroit Tigers
Roy Halladay
– Toronto Blue Jays
Josh Hamilton – Texas Rangers
Ryan Braun
– Milwaukee Brewers
Ian Kinsler
– Texas Rangers
Prince Fielder
– Milwaukee Brewers
Brian Roberts
– Baltimore Orioles
Brian McCann – Atlanta Braves
Carlos Quentin
– Chicago White Sox
The Factory provides instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and placement to high school baseball players nationwide. Together with Under Armour, Baseball Factory holds over 100 Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts throughout the year. The tryouts are conducted as pro-style workouts and players are evaluated. Players who attend the national tryouts also become eligible for selection to Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tournaments, Training events and Showcases.
College Recruiting Programs
Baseball Factory offers college recruiting programs, including the Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout & Premium Video Program and the Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program. The Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout & Premium Video Program (P.V.P.) offers players a professional video of their pro-style workout, as well as an evaluation from a professional scout. In addition, players receive a personal player web page and contact information for over 1,600 college coaches. College recruiting information and inclusion in the online database from which college coaches search daily is also included in the P.V.P.
The Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program offers players the chance, in addition to the services provided in the P.V.P., to speak to personal recruiting directors throughout their college recruiting process. The program provides players with assistance in forming a realistic prospective college list, as well as guidance in contacting and communicating with college coaches. Each player receives personal assistance to further their academic and athletic career at the collegiate level. The Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program provides instruction on college recruiting, academic development, player development and life skills.
Player Development
Through mini-camps and specialty training camps held across the country, Baseball Factory offers players the opportunity to strengthen their game. Mini-camp events give players a chance to work on a more specific aspect of their game, such as hitting or pitching and catching. Baseball Factory also conducts week-long training camps for players to improve their game, including the Cape Cod Pro Weekly Training, an event held at the home of the Wareham Gatemen
in the Cape Cod Baseball League
.
Training/Lessons
At their facility in Columbia, Maryland, Baseball Factory offers one-on-one and small group instruction to high school and youth players.
Showcase/Tournament
Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball hold numerous tournaments sponsored by Under Armour throughout the year. These regional events showcase 100-180 of the best upcoming high school players in the nation in front of college coaches and professional scouts.
, who became the title sponsor for various Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball events. These events include the Under Armour All-America Game, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts, Under Armour National Teams, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Training Camps and Under Armour Showcases, powered by Team One.
Baseball company Louisville Slugger entered a multi-year partnership with Baseball Factory in 2009. Baseball Factory named Louisville Slugger the official baseball bat and fielding glove of Baseball Factory. In addition, Louisville Slugger will act as a secondary sponsor of Baseball Factory tournament and youth divisions.
Baseball Factory is a Premier Scouting Partner for Baseball America
, the leading source in the nation for in-depth articles on high school, college, minor league and major league baseball players. Baseball Factory’s scouting staff provides Baseball America with detailed scouting reports on the thousands of players seen throughout the year.
Baseball Express serves as the exclusive catalog and e-commerce partner for Baseball Factory. Baseball Express is the leading baseball catalog and online retailer in the United States.
Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with "Little League International" in March 2009 in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as the Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball.
In July, 2009, Baseball Factory and The American Legion formed a partnership to provide baseball players nationwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities.
Diamond Sports, a leading sports manufacturer specializing in baseball products, entered a strategic partnership with Baseball Factory on July 31, 2009. As the Official Baseball of Baseball Factory, Diamond Sports will have a presence at all events including the Under Armour All-America game, powered by Baseball Factory.
Columbia, Maryland
Columbia is a planned community that consists of ten self-contained villages, located in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not...
, approximately 20 miles southwest of Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
. Over two hundred events are hosted by Baseball Factory throughout the year, ranging from national tryouts to camps, tournaments and showcases. As of 2009 it has placed over 25,000 players in a college program.
Baseball Factory was founded in 1994 by CEO Steve Sclafani, to provide a service that would train and educate players on the college recruiting process. In 2004, Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball, a baseball company for top-flight showcases. Baseball Factory provides high school baseball players with professional instruction, showcase opportunities, tournaments, and ongoing guidance in the college recruiting process.
History
Baseball Factory was founded in 1994 in Columbia, Maryland by current CEO Steve Sclafani, in order to train and educate high school players on the college recruiting process. Along side Baseball Factory, Inc., an inner-city middle school baseball program called B.A.S.E.-H.I.T. Foundation was also launched. As the B.A.S.E.-H.I.T. Foundation continued to evolve in downtown Baltimore, Baseball Factory took their program nationwide. By 1997 the program reached over 1,000 players from 46 different states and had placed 90% of their players in a college baseball program.In 1999, the National High School Baseball Coaches Association recognized Baseball Factory as the number one recruiting service in the country. The company also reached the $20 million mark in scholarship money offered to Baseball Factory players. By 2002, Baseball Factory players had received over $65 million in college scholarships. In addition, former Major League manager for the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
, Clint Hurdle
Clint Hurdle
Clinton Merrick Hurdle is a former Major League Baseball outfielder whose 10-year career was spent with the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals. After retiring from playing baseball, Hurdle became a manager...
, joined the Baseball Factory team as a hitting advisor.
The summer of 2005 marked the first ever Baseball Express Cape Cod High School Classic, powered by the Baseball Factory. The game featured 36 of the best rising senior and junior high school baseball players in the nation, including 17 future selections in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
’s amateur draft.
On January 1, 2007, Under Armour
Under Armour
Under Armour is an American sports clothing and accessories company. The company is a supplier of a wide range of sportswear and casual apparel mainly focusing on hi-tech sportswear for professional athletes...
selected Baseball Factory as the amateur baseball company to launch their baseball products through a grassroots effort. This partnership has included the Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory and held at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
in Chicago, Illinois in both 2008 and 2009. The progression of the Cape Cod High School Classic, the game was telecast live on ESPNU
ESPNU
ESPNU is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced by, affiliated with and owned by parent network ESPN. ESPNU originates out of ESPN Regional Television's ESPNU (often referred to as The U) is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced...
. Each year 35 of the nation’s best rising seniors are selected for the game, many of whom are probable or have become first round picks in the amateur draft.
In March, 2009, Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with Little League International in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as the Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball. The primary focus of the partnership is the Little League Youth Clinic and Skills Challenges, powered by Baseball Factory. Baseball Factory conducts these events for Little and Junior League division players. The events are held at Little League, minor league, college and high school facilities nationwide.
In July, 2009, Baseball Factory partnered with American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by teenage boys in 50 states in the USA. More than five thousand teams participate each year. The American Legion Department of South Dakota established the program in 1925 at Milbank, South Dakota...
in order to provide amateur players with new opportunities to develop their skills. Together the organizations will provide American Legion players with instructional camps, showcases and baseball clinics to supplement their experience with their local American Legion team.
Team One Acquisition
In 2004, Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball, a baseball company for top-flight showcases. Team One Baseball hosts showcases throughout the country for top players to perform in front of college coaches and professional scouts. Together Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball have assisted players in obtaining over $500 million in college scholarships.Notable alumni
David Wright - New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira
Mark Charles Teixeira , nicknamed "Tex" is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mostly a first baseman, he has also played third base and in the outfield...
- New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
CC Sabathia – New York Yankees
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
– Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
– Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
Josh Hamilton – Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun
Ryan Joseph Braun is an American right-handed Major League Baseball left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. A perennial standout, he was ranked No...
– Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
Ian Kinsler
Ian Kinsler
Ian Michael Kinsler is a Major League Baseball All-Star second baseman for the Texas Rangers.Despite having been drafted in only the 17th round out of college, Kinsler has risen to become a two-time All Star, and a member of the Sporting News 2009 list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball...
– Texas Rangers
Prince Fielder
Prince Fielder
Prince Semien Fielder is a Major League Baseball free agent who plays first base. He is currently listed at 5' 11" and . He was selected by the Brewers in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft out of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida.He is the son of former Detroit...
– Milwaukee Brewers
Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts
Brian Michael Roberts is an American Major League Baseball All Star second baseman, nicknamed B-Rob.He made his Major League debut in and has spent his entire professional career with the Baltimore Orioles organization, located in Baltimore, Maryland.-Early life, education and college-baseball...
– Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
Brian McCann – Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
Carlos Quentin
Carlos Quentin
Carlos Josè Quentin is an American outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. In 2008 and in 2011, Quentin was selected as an All-Star.-Early career:...
– Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
Services
National TryoutsThe Factory provides instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and placement to high school baseball players nationwide. Together with Under Armour, Baseball Factory holds over 100 Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts throughout the year. The tryouts are conducted as pro-style workouts and players are evaluated. Players who attend the national tryouts also become eligible for selection to Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tournaments, Training events and Showcases.
College Recruiting Programs
Baseball Factory offers college recruiting programs, including the Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout & Premium Video Program and the Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program. The Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout & Premium Video Program (P.V.P.) offers players a professional video of their pro-style workout, as well as an evaluation from a professional scout. In addition, players receive a personal player web page and contact information for over 1,600 college coaches. College recruiting information and inclusion in the online database from which college coaches search daily is also included in the P.V.P.
The Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program offers players the chance, in addition to the services provided in the P.V.P., to speak to personal recruiting directors throughout their college recruiting process. The program provides players with assistance in forming a realistic prospective college list, as well as guidance in contacting and communicating with college coaches. Each player receives personal assistance to further their academic and athletic career at the collegiate level. The Exclusive B.A.T.S. Program provides instruction on college recruiting, academic development, player development and life skills.
Player Development
Through mini-camps and specialty training camps held across the country, Baseball Factory offers players the opportunity to strengthen their game. Mini-camp events give players a chance to work on a more specific aspect of their game, such as hitting or pitching and catching. Baseball Factory also conducts week-long training camps for players to improve their game, including the Cape Cod Pro Weekly Training, an event held at the home of the Wareham Gatemen
Wareham Gatemen
The Wareham Gatemen are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Wareham, MA. The team is a member of the Cape Cod Baseball League and plays in the league's Western Division...
in the Cape Cod Baseball League
Cape Cod Baseball League
The Cape Cod Baseball League is a collegiate summer baseball league located on Cape Cod in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, in which many college baseball stars play during the summer. Many future Major League Baseball players have started there during their college years; MLB has provided...
.
Training/Lessons
At their facility in Columbia, Maryland, Baseball Factory offers one-on-one and small group instruction to high school and youth players.
Showcase/Tournament
Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball hold numerous tournaments sponsored by Under Armour throughout the year. These regional events showcase 100-180 of the best upcoming high school players in the nation in front of college coaches and professional scouts.
Partners and sponsors
Baseball Factory is partnered with a number of companies in the industry. In 2007, Baseball Factory entered a multi-year partnership with Under ArmourUnder Armour
Under Armour is an American sports clothing and accessories company. The company is a supplier of a wide range of sportswear and casual apparel mainly focusing on hi-tech sportswear for professional athletes...
, who became the title sponsor for various Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball events. These events include the Under Armour All-America Game, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts, Under Armour National Teams, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Training Camps and Under Armour Showcases, powered by Team One.
Baseball company Louisville Slugger entered a multi-year partnership with Baseball Factory in 2009. Baseball Factory named Louisville Slugger the official baseball bat and fielding glove of Baseball Factory. In addition, Louisville Slugger will act as a secondary sponsor of Baseball Factory tournament and youth divisions.
Baseball Factory is a Premier Scouting Partner for Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
, the leading source in the nation for in-depth articles on high school, college, minor league and major league baseball players. Baseball Factory’s scouting staff provides Baseball America with detailed scouting reports on the thousands of players seen throughout the year.
Baseball Express serves as the exclusive catalog and e-commerce partner for Baseball Factory. Baseball Express is the leading baseball catalog and online retailer in the United States.
Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with "Little League International" in March 2009 in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as the Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball.
In July, 2009, Baseball Factory and The American Legion formed a partnership to provide baseball players nationwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities.
Diamond Sports, a leading sports manufacturer specializing in baseball products, entered a strategic partnership with Baseball Factory on July 31, 2009. As the Official Baseball of Baseball Factory, Diamond Sports will have a presence at all events including the Under Armour All-America game, powered by Baseball Factory.
Executive Team Summary
The Baseball Factory executive team is led by partners Steve Sclafani, CEO/Founder, and Rob Naddelman, President. Steve, a former collegiate baseball player at the University of Pennsylvania, started Baseball Factory in 1994 in his hometown of Columbia, Maryland. He is joined on the executive team by:- Rob Naddelman, President;
- Steve Bernhardt, Executive VP of Baseball Operations;
- Matt Frese, Senior VP of Finance;
- Jason Budden, Senior VP of Operations and Marketing;
- Dan Forester, VP of Player Development;
- Matt Kirby, VP of Creative and Technology;
- Jim Gemler, VP of On-Field Events