BASEBALL

From tournaments won to prestigious college placements, MLB draft selections to All-Americans, no program in the

world can match the IMG Academy baseball program’s history of developing high-performing athletes.

IMG Academy’s baseball program is the nation’s premier environment for dedicated student-athletes seeking to compete at the next level. IMG Academy’s baseball program focuses on complete, individual development.

Coaches with extensive experience at the collegiate and MLB levels work closely with each athlete on their athletic development and progress.

From customized, progressive instruction to position-specific training based on an individual’s ability level, IMG baseball develops well-prepared athletes who succeed not only on the field, but in college, in the MLB, and beyond.

PROGRAM METHODOLOGY

PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS

NOTABLE ALUMNI/TRAINEES

NOTABLE RECENT BASEBALL PROGRAM COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

• 2019 USA TODAY Super 25 High School National Champions

• 185 D1 commitments since 2006

• 15 National Tournaments won since 2006

• 35 student-athletes selected in MLB First Year Players Draft since 2005

• 5 alumni have made MLB appearances

• National High School record six players selected in the 2019 MLB First Year Players Draft

• Brady Aiken

• Logan Allen

• Pedro Alvarez

• Chris Archer

• Starlin Castro

• Ian Desmond

• Tyler Esplin

• Dee Gordon

• Brett Hanewich

• Ryan Karstetter

• Andrew McCutchen

• John Ryan Murphy

• Brandon Nimmo

• Jacob Nix

• Tyler Pastornicky

• Nick Patton

• Jose Ramirez

• Brian Rapp

• LT Tolbert

• Joey Votto

• Neil Walker

• Ryan Zimmerman

• Alabama

• Columbia

• Dartmouth

• Florida

• Florida State

• Georgia

• Kentucky

• Miami

• Michigan

• Mississippi

• Notre Dame

• Oregon

• Penn State

• Pepperdine

• South Carolina

• Southern California

• Texas

• Tulane

• US Naval Academy

• Wake Forest

6TH - 12TH GRADE AND POST-GRADUATE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

IMG Academy is the world’s premier boarding school for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. IMG’s college preparatory experience and diverse campus environment mirrors that of a collegiate program and includes on-field development, an annual competition schedule, and challenging academic coursework. IMG baseball’s schedule allows student-athletes to develop a routine that transitions directly to the next level.

IMG baseball coaches focus on working grounds, position-specific training, and even 1-on-1 coaching sessions in the fall that mirror that of an MLB instructional league before competition begins during the spring semester.

The program’s unique structure of multiple teams at various levels allows student-athletes to feel comfortable and challenged while pursuing their personal goals.

Teams are available at the following levels:

• National: compete against some of the nation’s top programs while gaining exposure to top D1 programs and MLB organizations

• Junior National: available for 9th and 10th graders to compete against high level Varsity teams locally and regionally

• Varsity: the program offers several Varsity teams to accommodate student-athletes at various levels in their development and high school playing careers

• Junior Varsity & Freshmen teams: develop and prepare for the progression towards IMG’s National, Varsity, and Junior National teams while gaining exposure to high-level skill development and training

• Post-graduate: compete against regional competition including DII and III JV programs, NAIA, and Junior Colleges without jeopardizing NCAA eligibility

BOARDING SCHOOL

Learn more about IMG Academy’s boarding school online at www.imgacademy.com/boarding-school or by scanning the QR code.

BASEBALL CAMPS

• Brady Aiken

• Logan Allen

• Pedro Alvarez

• Chris Archer

• Starlin Castro

• Ian Desmond

• Tyler Esplin

• Dee Gordon

• Brett Hanewich

• Ryan Karstetter

• Andrew McCutchen

• Alabama

• Columbia

• Dartmouth

• Florida

• Florida State

• Georgia

• Kentucky

• Miami

• Michigan

• Mississippi

Learn more about IMG Academy’s custom weekly and multi-week camps online at www.imgacademy.com/sport-camps or by scanning the QR code.

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND FOR ATHLETES AGES 10-18*

IMG Academy baseball camps feature position-specific training as well as group training sessions that focus on proper mechanics and techniques as well as in-game situations.

Within this unique training environment, campers of all levels will learn directly from the same coaches who led IMG Academy to a 2019 National Championship and have proven experience in developing elite collegiate and professional players. All campers will also receive a post-camp player evaluation inclusive of coach feedback.

IMG Academy baseball camps were developed to focus on the most crucial aspects of the game:

• IMG Camp: IMG’s revolutionary training methodology (sport & core performance training)

• Total Athlete: IMG Camp + 1 daily specialization session (Ex. strength & power or mental toughness & vision)

• Breakthrough: IMG Camp + 1 daily personalized sport training session

• Game Changer: IMG Camp + Total Athlete + Breakthrough

In addition to progressive training, 3-week camps also provide baseball players with an opportunity to experience the option that most closely mirrors IMG’s renowned boarding school program.

*Holiday and summer camps are available for athletes ages 8-18.

FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY

PERFORMANCE

CENTERWeight room, Mind Gym,

athletic training, and more

GATORADESPORTS SCIENCE

INSTITUTE

6-PLEXBASEBALL

FACILITY 6 game fields, 3 half fields,

4 indoor batting cages, 12 outdoor batting cages,

16 practice mounds

With professional locker and meeting rooms

DID YOU KNOW?In 2019, 11 student-athletes and alumni were selected in the MLB Draft, and IMG Academy claimed the High School National Championship.

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Attended IMG Academy baseball camp

Enrolled as a student-athlete at IMG Academy; Verbally committed to the University of South Carolina

Led IMG Academy to a #9 National Ranking with a 9-0 record, a 0.87 ERA and 73 strike-outs, while recognized as a Second Team All-American by Perfect Game

Selected in the 8th round of the MLB First Year Player Draft by the Boston Red Sox

After being traded to the San Diego Padres, named the #17 prospect in the Padres organization by MLB Pipeline

Named #7 prospect in the San Diego Padres organization

Named Texas League Pitcher of the Year

Major League debut at Petco Park & recorded first career hit & first-ever run; traded by the Padres to the Cleveland Indians

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OTHER PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

• Collegiate/Pro: Off-season / pre-season / post-season training availability

• Team Training: Customizable options during spring break, the holidays, or any time throughout the year

• Events: On-campus tournaments or annual opportunities to host your own event

CONTACT US & CONNECTContact us to learn more about our programming options and to explore all of the opportunities available at IMG Academy.

1-866-872-6425

INFO@IMGACADEMY.COM

WWW.IMGACADEMY.COM

5650 BOLLETTIERI BOULEVARD BRADENTON, FL 34210

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