Bay Area World Series

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Welcome to the info page for BAWS 2024, the 21st edition of the flagship showcase for Bay Area/Northern California players! BAWS is the longest running showcase of its kind in Northern California (established 2004).

UPDATE: BAWS partners with Caught Stealing and will utilize the technology for the catchers at BAWS 2024. Read about the product here, and also, with code BAWS2024 you can get $25 off the product and receive free shipping.

UPDATE: 40+ players from BAWS 2023 have committed to 4-year schools... that number will rise closer to 70 as more of the 2025 grads commit this year

These programs and teams attended BAWS 2023 (I don't put out a sign-in sheet so this list simply represents those I spoke with or saw in attendance): Cal, Cal Baptist, Cal Poly, Cal State East Bay, Cañada College, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Eastern Oregon, Fresno State, George Fox, Gonzaga, Lewis & Clark College, Long Beach State, Menlo College, Ohlone College, Pacific, Pamona-Pitzer, Sacramento State, San Francisco, San Jose State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, University of Mary, Utah, Utah Valley, Westmont, Whitman, Whitworth, Willamette, William Jessup; Athletics, Cardinals, Padres, Phillies

If you've not been invited yet, please complete the BAWS Nomination form

Over the years we've seen 48 former BAWSr's reach the big leagues (Marcus Semien, Joc Pederson, Steven Kwan, Mitch Haniger, J.D. Davis, Max Stassi, Dylan Floro, Kris Bubic, & Stephen Piscotty are a few you may know) and more than 950 former BAWSr's have gone on to D1 baseball (48 per year average!), with hundreds more playing at other four-year level programs. That simply means Northern California has an awful lot of talent and we have been trusted as contributors on their journeys.

There will once again be a scouting partner for BAWS, in 2024 that partner is Perfect Game Scouting & PG California!

ALL players receive: 
* BAWS jersey/hat
* Showcase workout (position players)
* Game play (each team plays 3 games)
* Video of showcase workout posted to your BAWS (pitchers videoed during game at-bats, as well as their warm-up pitches)
* Headshot for your BAWS & scouting partner profile
* Data/Stats/Metrics recorded and posted to your BAWS profile (velocity, EV, etc.) - Rapsodo for pitchers

BAWS 2023 Pitcher Velocities (Fastball max, 84+ mph)
BAWS 2023 Wrap-up (notable players, stats link, etc)

Select players will be highlighted during the event on the various BAWS social media platforms; Twitter @BayAreaWS @Blaine_Clemmens & @PG_California & at Instagram @bayareaws & @perfectgameusa - PLEASE GIVE US A FOLLOW

There will be post event follow up including stat leaders, top prospects, the possibility of being in California state rankings, as well as consideration for regional and national level events.

PRIMARY PITCHER
- Will be scheduled for a two inning outing in one of their team's first two games and if you are feeling able to come back and pitch again on Sunday, you could throw a third inning.

* Note: We know that many pitchers are also contributing HS position players but the idea is to showcase the BEST of what you do. When you sign up as a Primary Pitcher, you will NOT be doing the defensive workout or taking BP or playing as a position player in the games, unless you have gained approval as a two-way player.
 
POSITION PLAYER (
- 60 yard dash
- Batting practice evaluation 
- Defensive workout evaluation at ONE position (unless a second is Ok'd by BAWS Director) 
- Fair and equitable amount of defensive field time during game play, both at your primary position as well as other positions on the field as need be. Each player will end the event with nearly identical number plate appearances over the three games.

2-WAY PLAYER (position player & pitcher)
- All that a position player gets plus... 
- Will be scheduled to pitch an inning over the weekend, likely in game two or game three for your team. It also possible that you will pitch more than that if feeling able/willing. 

NOTE: BAWS Director Blaine Clemmens needs to approve participation as a 2-way player

Cost (before applying any discounts): Pitcher $325, Position player $450, Two-Way Position/Pitcher $550