Southwest Florida Baseball

Southwest Florida Baseball is proud to announce that they will be starting youth age 11U, 12U, and 13U teams in January of 2022! Founded in 1998, SWFL has assisted hundreds of local student-athletes obtain their dream of playing college or professional baseball. A Nationally recognized travel baseball organization, SWFL has won numerous tournaments and assisted the local community for over 23 years. With the addition of SWFL Baseball Youth the SWFL organization will bring the same passion and dedication to the younger age groups that it has for the last 23 years to the HS level.

WHAT:  TRYOUTS 11u-13u

WHEN:  DECEMBER 11, 2021

TIME: 10:00 am

WHERE: KURT DONALDSON COMMUNITY PARK, 180 Hunter Blvd., North Fort Myers, FL

SWFL will have a top-notch coaching staff:

The SWFL organization prides itself on having a knowledgeable, engaging, and professional staff. The SWFL Baseball Youth program will be dedicated to improving player skill, knowledge, and advancement. The SWFL Baseball Youth staff features men who have been involved with baseball for most of their adult lives and are dedicated to youth baseball.

Brian Porvaznik – Coordinator – Brian has been a part of travel baseball for the last 20 years. Brian started his career in Cannonsburg, PA with the American Legion summer program. For the last 6 years, he has been with Island Coast HS. Brian has been a part of SWFL Baseball working with all age groups and is the Head Coach for the highly successful 18U summer program.

Carlos Perea – Has been in the SWFL organization as a Coach since 2013 working with numerous teams and assisting players in all facets of the game. Carlos is a local entrepreneur who loves the game. Signed as a shortstop out of Puerto Rico in 1998, “Los” enjoys working with infielders and connecting with all players. Carlos guided the 2022 team to a 36-4 record, 2 Championships over the summer and a pool Champion and first round of playoffs at the most recent WWBA in Jupiter.

Derrik Lutz – Drafted out of George Washington U in 2006 as a right-handed pitcher, Derrik enjoyed 6 minor league seasons reaching AA baseball. Upon his retirement, Derrik went into the transportation business and travel baseball assisting with the Mid-State Mavericks. Over the last 5 years, Derrik has won more than 200 games, winning tournaments all along the Eastern seaboard.

Adam Piatt – 1994 Bishop Verot graduate, drafted in the 10^th round (NYM) out of High School but elected to attend Mississippi State. Adam was drafted again in 1997 in the 8^th round by the Oakland A’s. TOPPS Minor League player of the year in 1999 before making his Major League debut in 2000 with Oakland. Adam went on to spend 4 years at the ML level. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the SWFL organization.

Casey Scott – Current Head Baseball Coach at Bishop Verot HS. Casey has been a coach at the collegiate level – Ave Maria 2014-2017 and SUNY-Cortland 2010-13 and 2018-19 seasons. Coach Casey was also named NYCBL Coach of the Year after leading the Syracuse Chiefs to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship. Scott is also on the USA Baseball Athlete Development Program coaching staff with the 13U/14U team.

For more information contact Coach Clint Montgomery ~ 863-990-5429

Twitter: SWFLbaseball1

Instagram: SWFL_Baseball

Click below to register:

https://app.swflbaseball.com/swfltryout6

SWFL try-outs will be Saturday January 8, 2022 at Island Coast HS ~ Cape Coral, FL

Southwest Florida Baseball will be holding their try-outs for the summer on January 8 at Island Coast HS for grad year 2023-2026 (14u-17u). 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. 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, Glenville State, Maryville U and many 2-year college – JUCO programs. Fourteen 2022 graduates have secured scholarship money from colleges for the fall of 2022. SWFL Baseball will assist and promote each player that wants to play baseball in college in obtaining a college baseball opportunity.

The SWFL organization will be making a shift concerning the Nation team. Moving forward there will only be 1 SWFL Nation team in the Organization. It will be comprised of the top players in the Organization regardless of year classification. We will still have the SWFL 23’, 24’, 25’ and 26’ teams, just no Elite teams and only the top Nation team. We feel that this will increase competition and improve quality throughout the Organization. The goal is to have nationally strong teams that win tournaments during the summer and the fall at all levels. 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 at below.

Registration will close for the SWFL try-outs on Friday January 7 at noon.

Cost is $25.

Location: Island Coast HS

Check in: 8:15 – 8:30 –

8:40 – stretch and flex

9:00 – 60-yard dash

9:30 – Batting practice

10:45 – Defensive segment

12 noon – Release hitter only players

• Pitcher only report at 1pm for Pitcher – Catcher bullpens

Click below to register:

https://app.swflbaseball.com/swfltryout

For more information contact Coach Clint Montgomery ~ 863-990-5429

Follow us on Twitter: Twitter: SWFLbaseball1

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.

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!

2018 SWFL college scholarships