After the monsoon that the Central Arkansas Area received on Friday, October 9, the showcase was still a success. The weather was suppose to be sunny with the temperature in the upper 60's, but it was cloudy and cool with the highs in the 50's. Even though the conditions were not ideal, 90 players from around the state showed up to show their talents on the field at beautiful Dickey-Stephens Park (where the Arkansas Travelers play). The Arkansas Baseball Academy coaching staff were very excited to have 10 in-state college coaches and the area scout for the New York Mets make it out to watch juniors and seniors from the state of Arkansas show their skills.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy would like to thank Frank and Barbara Battisto from the Dixie Cafe for providing food for the hospitality area for the college coaches and the scout from the New York Mets. We would also like to thank the sponsors: MK Distributors, Martinous Flooring, The Mortgage Bank of Arkansas, and Banana Graphics.
We would especially like to thank Greg Johnston, the Park Superintendent/Head Groundskeeper, for having the field near perfect playing condition on the field with all of the wet weather Central Arkansas received the past week as well as Pete Laven, the general manager for the Arkansas Travelers, for giving us permission to play at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Next up: Sunday, October 18 a round robin tournament at both Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State vs. the Arkansas Select and the Arkansas Express.
