17U · National Showcase Roster
Built to be seen. Coached to compete.
A national-caliber showcase team coached by Logan Wells and former MLB outfielder BJ Upton, with tryout stops across three states.
Age Group
17U
Tryout Fee
TBD
Announced with tryout dates
Tryout Dates
TBD
Per location, coming soon
Coaching Staff
Who's Running It
Owner & CEO
Owner & CEO of Bay Area Baseball, founder of The Spot Athletic Center and the Coach Logan Wells Foundation, and Director of the Nike RBI Program with MLB.
12-Year MLB Veteran
12-year MLB veteran (Rays, Braves, Padres, Blue Jays) coaching the Bay Area Baseball Showcase and National Team programs.
No. 1 Overall Pick
First overall pick of the 2008 MLB Draft and an eight-season big leaguer with the Rays, Orioles, Mariners, and Twins.
Coach
A Tampa native out of Middleton High School, Nevin was a 2nd round pick (89th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft and pitched in their farm system before returning home. He brings pro-level pitching instruction to BAPB's staff.
Coach
A Tampa native out of Middleton High School, Jamie was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2008, then again in 2009 (18th round, 561st overall) after playing at Hillsborough Community College. He spent parts of three seasons as a first baseman in the Angels' organization, batting .291 with 5 home runs before his release in 2011. Known around the Bay as "King of Swat," Jamie now brings hands-on hitting instruction to BAPB players, drawing on his experience as a coach with Baseball University.
Put your brand on the roster.
We're opening corporate sponsorship spots for the National Team's inaugural season -- jersey placement, travel support, and more.
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Tryout dates and fee will be announced soon. Register now to be notified the moment they're live.