SWFL Baseball will be holding Spring 2023 tryouts for 10u-13u
DECEMBER 13th or 15th – you can come either day
Location: Island Coast High School – 2125 De Navarra Pkwy Cape Coral, FL 33909
Time: 6-8 pm both days
Questions: Contact Clint Montgomery ~ 863-990-5429 or ClintonDMo@leeschools.net
SWFL try-outs will be Saturday January 7, 2023 at Island Coast HS.
Address: 2125 De Navarra Pkwy Cape Coral, FL 33909
Southwest Florida Baseball will be holding their try-outs for the summer on January 7 at Island Coast HS for grad year 2024-2027. Southwest Florida Baseball – SWFL Baseball, is a nationally recognized and ranked travel baseball organization. SWFL Baseball incorporated in 1998 and has won numerous championships and sent hundreds of players into the college ranks. 21 former SWFL players have reached the Major League level including Michael Zunino, Scooter Gennett and most recently Shane McClanahan and Josh Winckowski. The full list of Major League players can be found at www.swflbaseball.com under Pro Alumni.
The SWFL organization plays in the top tournaments around the state of Florida and travel to national tournaments during the summer. The SWFL organization does a great job of placing players in college. Recent commits from the SWFL program include Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama, Florida State, U Florida, Flagler College, Barry U, Florida Southern, U Tampa, Lipscomb U, Maryville U and many 2-year college – JUCO programs. Overall, 23 SWFL players earned a college opportunity over the last year in the SWFL Organization. SWFL Baseball will assist and promote each player that wants to play baseball in college in obtaining a college baseball opportunity.
SWFL player fees include tournaments, uniforms, and recruiting assistance.
The SWFL Baseball try-outs will have 4-6 College Coaches in attendance from the D2 and JUCO levels. They will be providing instruction at positions before the defensive segment of the try-out. All 2023 uncommitted players are welcome to attend. This will be an outstanding opportunity to meet and interact with college coaches for all age groups and get an early start on recruiting for the 2024 – 2027 classes.
The SWFL Baseball 2023 summer teams that will compete at the High School level will be 24’, 25’, 26’ and 27’. The goal is to have nationally strong teams that win tournaments during the summer and the fall at all levels and assist the players in earning a college baseball opportunity. SWFL Baseball is looking to add top quality players who want to win, be recruited and be a part of a first-class organization.
All try-out participants MUST register below.
Cost is $135.
Registration will close for the SWFL try-outs on Friday January 6th at noon.
Location: Island Coast HS – 2125 De Navarra Pkwy Cape Coral, FL 33909
Check in: 8:15 – 8:30
8:40 – stretch and flex
9:00 – 60-yard dash
9:30 – Instructional segment
10:45 – Defensive segment
12 noon – Lunch break – provided for all try-out players and coaches
12:30 – Batting practice
1:35 – Release hitter only players
1:45 – Pitcher – Catcher bullpens
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Click here to register.
The Dave Fore Southwest Florida Baseball
Texas Hold’em All-Star Benefit
When: POSTPONED UNTIL 2023 ~ YOU CAN STILL REGISTER BELOW
Where: Val Ward Cadillac ~ 12626 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Time: 6:00 – Happy Hour 7pm seating for Texas Hold’em style benefit
Tournament donation: $200; unlimted $100 re-buys first hour, one $150 add-on option after first hour. 5K playing chips starting stack. Donation fee includes seat to tournament, open bar and heavy appetizers.
Cash prizes: top 3 players, 25% of the tournament donations. – 120 player cap for this event.
Registration: please visit www.swflbaseball.com to register.
Sponsorship: To become a Sponsor please visit our website and the Poker tournament page.
Dr. Dave Fore is one of the founding members of Southwest Florida Baseball, a legendary Coach for SWFL and an avid card player himself. Dave Fore was a man with a vision for a better brand of baseball in the area. A Penn State graduate and professional baseball player, “Doc Fore” played 5 professional seasons with Detroit before moving to Fort Myers to open his Chiropractic office. Along with founding members Bill Skarbek and John Cedarburg, SWFL Baseball has changed the landscape of baseball in the Southwest Florida area through the SWFL Fall High School league, numerous showcases and tournaments and their summer and fall travel teams. SWFL Baseball is the premier travel baseball program in the area since its inception in 1998, and a 501C3 non-profit, having assisted hundreds of local student/athletes over the years in reaching their goals of playing collegiately or professionally. The Dave Fore Southwest Florida Baseball Texas Hold’em All – Star Benefit will allow SWFL Baseball to further assist those that want to have the option to play Collegiate or Professional baseball. Come enjoy a great Happy Hour, an evening of fun and a Texas Hold’em benefit for the youth of Southwest Florida.
Questions: Please email cedarball@aol.com
Please Registration: Please click here to register
Payments Options: Include Player Name or Sponsor Name on all forms of payment
Venmo: @swflbaseball
Check: Payable & Mail to: SWFL Baseball, 2202 Treehaven Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907
PayPal or Credit Card below:
2021 was an interesting year to say the least. Through it all, the following players earned a scholarship to play baseball in college. Congratulations to these alumni and best of luck with your opportunity.
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Name
|
Pos.
|
Yr
|
High School
|
College
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boe Rodriguez
|
IF
|
22
|
Island Coast
|
FGCU
|
|
|
Jake D’Altrui
|
IF
|
22
|
Fort Myers H.S.
|
Flagler College
|
|
|
Gavin Baratta
|
IF
|
21
|
Bergen Catholic
|
Lamar U |
|
|
Lane Perdue
|
P/IF
|
21
|
Lakeland
|
Tusculum U |
|
|
Kevin Rodriguez
|
P
|
21
|
Island Coast
|
FSW |
|
|
Logan Smith
|
IF/P
|
22
|
N. Ft. Myers
|
FGCU |
|
|
Evan Ames
|
1B
|
21
|
Canterbury
|
Winthrop U
|
|
|
Will Goldman
|
C/1B
|
21
|
Fort Myers H.S.
|
Glenville State
|
|
|
Perry Cook
|
OF
|
21
|
George Jenkins
|
Troy U
|
|
|
Brady Loughren
|
IF
|
21
|
Bishop Verot
|
Lawson State
|
|
|
Andrew Sundean
|
C
|
21
|
Mckeel Academy
|
U Central Florida
|
|
|
Ethan Engelmeyer
|
P
|
21
|
Mckeel Academy
|
St. Pete College
|
|
|
Zach Kramer
|
OF
|
21
|
Cumberland Valley
|
Lenoir CC |
|
|
Hayden Yost
|
OF
|
23
|
Sickles HS
|
U Florida |
|
|
Allen Guerrero
|
P
|
21
|
Cape Coral
|
Glenville State
|
|
|
Logan Adams
|
P
|
21
|
Desoto H.S.
|
South Florida State
|
|
|
Sawyer Hawks
|
P
|
21
|
Mckeel Academy
|
Air Force
|
|
|
Jake Mueller
|
1B
|
23
|
Island Coast
|
U Alabama
|
|
|
Davian Garcia
|
P
|
21
|
Sickles HS
|
Flagler College
|
|
|
Ian Anderson
|
P/OF
|
21
|
Lakeland Christian
|
South Florida State |
|
|
Haley Daley
|
P
|
21
|
Alonso HS
|
Long Island U
|
|
|
Ashton Fedorek
|
OF/P
|
21
|
Seminole
|
Northwest Florida State
|
|
|
Matt Cedarburg
|
IF
|
18
|
BVHS/Col of Central Florida
|
U Southern Mississippi
|
|
|
Warrner Rincones
|
IF
|
18
|
Lemon Bay/FSW
|
Louisiana Lafayette
|
|
SWFL 18u Perfect Game Freedom Classic Champions!
Congrats to SWFL 18u coaching staff. Sandwiched between the MVP’s Brian Porvaznik, Mike Litten, and Tyler Bender. Not pictured, Greg Dombrowski.
PG 18u Freedom Classic MVP Yari Diaz (left), and MVP Pitcher Jackson Campbell (right)
Congrats to Christian Bermudez on winning PG 15u Freedom Classic MVP!
Jorel Ortega U Tennessee
Brandon Gielow U Tennessee
Jake McKee Flagler College
Matt Paulo Lake Sumter St
Garrett Wilt Flagler College
Austin Jordan Carson Newman
Kalvin Alexander Florida Southwestern
Kasey Ross Maryville U
Chase Chatman Florida Gulf Coast U
Joe Becker Coastal Carolina
Jack Keiser U of San Diego
Scott Curran Polk State
Jimmy Meredith Maryville U
Tyler Kreissler Warner U
Congratulations to all our players who earned a college baseball opportunity!
SWFL Baseball has been selected for the 2019 Best of Fort Myers Awards in the category of Baseball Club.Congratulations to all the SWFL Coaches, Players, and Parents!
