I get asked over and over what is the best bat to use while training.  The Metal Bat? The Composite Bat?  The Wood Bat?  Well the answer is very simple.  In my career experience as a professional player and hitting coach that has endured 27 years ...

2010 IMG High School Summer Wood Bat League, June 20th - August 8th, 2010

Designed for high school baseball players, this summer league has grown exponentially.
Players that train in the Wood Bat get the “soup to nuts” treatment in baseball and individual athletic/social mental development.
League games and extensive workouts enable a player the maximum opportunity to develop their FULL potential, both on and off the field.


Do you have a baseball ego? Your choice, choose one!

by WBP™ - Worldwide Baseball Prospects
Success is happening right now and you didn’t even know it. How about that! Success is a journey; it is not a destination point. So for you, who really want to play college baseball, understand that it is ....

Treat those College Coaches how you wish to be treated

By WBP™ - Worldwide Baseball Prospects
If a college education along with the privilege of continuing your athletic participation is worth anywhere between the cost of that car or house, don’t you think you better put some muscle or effort behind it?

4 Quick Tips for Making the transition from High School Baseball to College Baseball

by WBP™ - Worldwide Baseball Prospects
Total Development of “Individual-Student-Player” and future presentation of that total product make-up by design, rather then by chance is a prospective student/baseball player’s greatest advantage when making the transition from High School to College Baseball and Academics.

Hey Coach, What’s the difference between baseball at the High School level vs. the College level?

By WBP® Coach and Mentor, Chris McKnight
19 year NCAA Head Coach, former Chair NCAA Baseball Rules Committee, CEO Baseball Vision Program, Philadelphia Phillies Player Development Associate
Starting with the physical part, experienced college players are stronger, faster, and have a good grasp on what it takes to keep them in peak condition. Most college players understand that .....

Attention Players, The Goodwill Series all set for Australia Dec 2009

For 26 years, Goodwill Series has sent over 10,000 high school baseball players to the Pacific Basin Countries of Japan, China, Korea and Australia. This is a “great” opportunity for players aged 13-18 to experience the World’s “outstanding” baseball competition. From this experience players gain confidence and learn how to “adjust” in life. Professional scouts from the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs coach our teams. Ten players will be drafted or receive college opportunities. 45 players from the World Games have played in the Goodwill Series”. Our next trip is set ......

IMG Baseball Academy to Host 7 Week Summer Wood Bat League for 120 players in Bradenton, Florida June 14 - Aug 2, 2009

This program is for serious-minded athletes interested in reaching a higher level of play and is designed to emphasize physical development and instruction Session begins June 14th and runs until August 2nd.

A Professional Baseball Scout, What Exactly is there role in High School, College and Pro Baseball?

Nov 1, 2008
by WBP® - Worldwide Baseball Prospects

We wanted to get the facts straight from the source and asked Matt a few questions about scouting in baseball with the hopes that it may assist you with more knowledge.
An Interview with Matt Stark, Current International Scouting Supervisor (MX) Seattle Mariners, Director of WBP Area Field Reps, CEO of International Performance Baseball. Thank you to a very busy baseball man. Matt Stark is the CEO of International Performance Baseball and currently the Director of WBP Area Field Reps. Matt is a Professional Baseball Scout for the Seattle Mariners Organization and is a frequent traveller who has put on a lot miles over his 25 years in professional baseball as a player, coach and scout. Always on route he assist players with personal instruction, player development, contract signings or hosting professional scouting events in the United States, Latin America and Mexico. Stark was the 1st round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays back in 1983. He holds a number of records at various professional levels, and in 1993 became the first player ever to score 100 runs, draw 100 walks and produced 100 RBI's in a single Mexican League season. Matt served 3 years as the Hitting Instructor for the AAA affiliate of the Florida Marlins. Since the completion of his professional career, Matt has turned his talents to scouting and instruction, serving as a hitting instructor with Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew at hitting camps in Mexico.

A Big League Point of View on Pitch Counts 

By Gil Patterson, Oakland A's Pitching Coordinator
Worldwide Baseball Prospects Pitching Advisor

Pro vs. College Baseball

By Bob Williams,
President, Goodwill Series, Inc. 
Founder of the Area Code Games

Players, Parents and Coaches,  From my 25 years of International Baseball, I have studied the 16th Century in Japan. During the 16th Century, the Samurai soldier developed "9 Rules" for preparing for competition. Today, the "9 rules" are a part of the businessman and athlete's philosophy.
We can apply the "9 rules" to the question "Pro vs. College?"

Professional Perspective on High School & College Baseball Recruiting Showcases

Rob Williams and WBP

This article is a Q & A between Worldwide Baseball Prospects and Rob Williams, the son of Bob Williams, the Founder of the nationally recognized Area Code Games

WBP Interviews NCAA D1 Coach on New Rule Changes

Interview with Coach Tom Myers, UCSB

WBP wanted to get a College Coach’s perspective on the subject matter.

Big League Dad, Jamie Moyer on IMG Baseball Academy Programs

Posted on Saturday March 7, 2009, Sons follow in Moyer's footsteps
By Jim Salisbury Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jamie Moyer has spent a quarter-century in professional baseball and pitched nearly 4,500 innings. He has been participating in spring-training camps since 1985. It seems Moyer's entire adult life has been spent on a baseball field.

The IMG Baseball Academy College Placements and Successes

Posted here are some of the many Successes that the IMG Baseball Academy has achieved over recent years and ...

Educate Yourself with the NCAA College Recruiting Process and the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Process

By J Cintron

It is the parental obligation to educate themselves and their son for the NCAA College Recruiting, and the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft process. Just as it’s your financial responsibility to hold back from shelling out the cash freely for the many “Showcases”.



Topics - Motivation and Mental

Everyday Christmas

By Author of the Origins of Truth, Nadia Bradley 

Just because someone says you're ugly 
Does that mean you're ugly? Just because someone says you can't do something Does it mean that you can't do something? 

How Your Mind is Like Your Underwear

By WBP Mental Game Coach, Dr. Tom Hanson Ph.D

"Rick, a high school player I coached this summer, was experiencing a lot of stress from the way his parents were acting. They wanted him to get a scholarship or get drafted and kept reminding him of what he needed to do. They were well-intentioned and didn’t realize the effect they were having on Rick."

Life After Sports  

by Lori Gilbert

When the spotlight goes off, it's not easy finding a comfort role in society
Ed Sprague went to spring training with the Texas Rangers in 2002, and when a reporter asked him what he brought to the team, Sprague was stumped.
"I couldn't think of one thing," Sprague said. After 11 years in the major leagues, he knew it was time to leave.He returned to Stockton, to his home, to his wife and three kids, and moved on. "I always knew I'd be a coach, but I didn't know at what level. Little League, high school, college," he said.
Sprague, who is finishing his third season as the head coach at University of the Pacific, is one of the lucky ones. Or at the very least, a rare exception.

Topics - Strength and Performance

Hey Coach, “What’s your point of view on Strength and Conditioning for Prospective High School Baseball Players?”

by WBP® - Worldwide Baseball Prospects

An expert opinion and point of view on High School Baseball Strength and Conditioning by Brian Niswender MA, CSCS, Founder and Owner of Performance Baseball Training, Former Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League Director of Strength & Conditioning has worked with many baseball players at every level from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies.

Pearls and Pitfalls for high school baseball players: Developing your skills and preventing injury

By Michael Q. Freehill, MD
Worldwide Baseball Prospects Strength & Conditioning Advisor

Coaches, players, and parents are becoming more aware of the potential impact playing baseball for an extended period of time over the course of a year can have on an individuals’ potential for injury. Studies have suggested that playing baseball for more than nine months in a year increases the rate of upper extremity injuries in particular. This carries over to the intercollegiate athlete also as injury surveillance by the NCAA has demonstrated that shoulder and elbow injuries rank among the top two in terms of body parts injured for the baseball player. Many intercollegiate baseball players participate throughout the summer in wood bat leagues and a variety of other amateur leagues thereby extending their season for several months.

Topics - Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid

Economical hard times calls for more knowledge in College Funding, Scholarships, Loans and Grants. How do I pay for College?

An interview with Worldwide Baseball Prospects College Funding Advisor, Todd Hughes during the trying times of the economy. Economical hard times calls for more knowledge in College Funding, Scholarships, Loans and Grants.

Crossing Borders - Applying to a U.S. Undergraduate School as a Canadian 

By WBP Admissions Specialist AdmissionsConsultants, Inc

It’s easy to feel intimidated by the thought of applying to college outside of Canada, especially if you’re considering some of the more prestigious universities in the United States. Perhaps you think you’re at a big disadvantage coming from another country, even one right next door. Maybe you’re worried about all the red tape and paperwork and don’t know where to begin. Applying to college outside of your home country presents additional challenges. But don’t worry. A little guidance can help you navigate the road to the U.S. College of your choice ...

Though Not Publicized, Athletic Scholarships Abound at Small Colleges and Universities

By WBP Admissions Specialist AdmissionsConsultants, Inc

The secret, say experts, knowing how to find them.  High school athletes take note. Though you didn't earn an MVP trophy, and you don't have recruiters sending roses to your mother, if you are ready to play sports in college, there might still be a pot of gold with your name on it.   While the media are tracking the moves of top NCAA recruits bound for the Big 10, there might be someone looking for you, too. It could be a baseball coach in a corner of Iowa, if only he knew you existed. Or there might be a coach at a small college in Pennsylvania looking for a star ... 

College Baseball Planning Putting Your SAT and ACT Scores in Perspective for College Admissions

By WBP Admissions Specialist, AdmissionsConsultants, Inc

Standardized tests remain a basic part of the college admissions process, regardless of the number of schools that have adopted test-optional admissions. The majority of accredited four-year colleges still require applicants to provide a SAT or ACT test score. Even some schools with test-optional admissions still use the SAT or ACT to determine class placement and award scholarships

Discover the 6 Secrets of Sports Fundraising Success

By My Sports Dreams

After 18 years of working in the amateur sports industry and helping thousands of teams like yours raise the money they need quickly and profitably, we've learned six secrets that all successful coaches share. Follow them and you will increase the likelihood of raising $5,000 or more for your team. Ignore them and you are setting up your athletes to fail