Florida Fall League
September 21st-October 8th, 2009
Roster Spots Filling Up Quickly!
With the Major League Draft over and many College experienced free agents available the FFL has expanded to 6 teams. Don't delay as these spots will fill up fast and we are only 6 weeks away from Opening Night!
Purpose:
To provide (ex) professional baseball players and undrafted or unsigned college players or free agents a Fall Instructional League to be able to compete for pro jobs for the upcoming 2010 season.Current college players can use FFL to get ready for 2010 season.Additional games against the Major League organizations Instructional Ball teams will be featured.
League Information:
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22-man Rosters: First 132 players to register will play
6 Team League playing up to 16 League games plus games against Major League organizations for selected players.
3 Day "Evaluation Days" starting September 21, 2009
6 Teams selected from Draft format with Opening Night on September 24, 2009
Players retain their contract rights and may be signed as free agents at anytime during the FFL and report to their professional team for 2010 season. At conclusion of the Florida Fall League all players will have documented scouting reports completed by staff members for future reference and guidance with an option for scouting reports to be posted on web site. (www.fivetoolprospects.com)
Scouts or field staff will be representing Major League organizations, the Golden League, the American Association, the Can-Am League, the Frontier League, the Northern League, the United League.
Scouts from several Major League organizations will be in attendance and participating as staff members. The Florida Fall League typically has between 10-15 major league scouts attend.
Each day, games will be played at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex Stadium 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926.The complex has four fields, including the 4,500 seat Cocoa Expo Stadium, locker room space for all six teams, and a training room.
Daily coverage on the Florida Fall League web site, (www.floridafallleague.com) with feature stories, daily game stories, statistics and standings.
All Major League Scouting Directors will be emailed League schedule, rosters and FFL invitation to attend.
Important Note: The Florida Fall League would like to make it clear that all players have an equal opportunity to sign a professional contract.NO CONTRACTS ARE GUARANTEED ( Watch out for guaranteed contracts Marketing) and the event has a money back guarantee (see below)
The Fall League also offers nightly conferences that cover hitting, pitching, pro contracts, finding an agent, contact info for all independent and major league organizations, jobs overseas, marketing yourself to player personnel directors, etc.
Rules:
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Players must be 18 years or older at the start of the league (September 21, 2009) The EH and DH rule will be in place.
Fees:
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$2,995.00 for Season ($500.00 minimum due with registration, balance of $2,495.00 due by August 15th.) receive a $200.00 discount for payment in full with registration prior to August 14th, 2009.
Includes all instructor fees, which will be current professional scouts, managers and coaches representing several different Leagues and Major League organizations.
Includes all lodging and meals for 20 days in Complex cafeteria.
Includes uniforms, practice attire, training room supplies , bats, balls, FFL umpires, catcher's equipment all provided.
Includes a professional throwing and conditioning program
Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from Orlando, Florida (Orlando International Airport)- (MCO).
Your registration is a commitment to participate in the Florida Fall League. Cancellations will not result in a refund since your registration removes a roster spot. Credit may be issued for future event once.
Players are responsible for their own medical coverage and must bring copy of insurance card.
All position players play every game.
Team Managers/Instructors/Scouts are: Many Instructors not Listed
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Kash Beauchamp- Current hitting coach with the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. 26 year professional veteran. Has managed in American Association and former South Coast Leagues. Started his career when he was drafted in the 1st round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1981. One of the top player procurement people in Independent League baseball.
Eddie Dennis-Dennis, a native of the Dominican Republic, lives in Clearwater, FL. After being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays organization in 1977, he played eight seasons of minor league baseball before moving on to coaching. From 1978 to 1985, Dennis, a second baseman, compiled an overall batting average of .261 in almost 3,000 at-bats in Class A and AA ball. Dennis left the Texas-Louisiana League after the 2000 championship season and returned to the Dominican, before coming back to Clearwater in 2002. Eddie acts as a Independent league scout and is the Director of his Baseball Academy in Clearwater, Florida. Eddie has come back to United League as the Field Manager for the Rio Grande Valley White Wings in 2009.
Les Lancaster- A former Major League Pitcher with the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals, Les amassed 41 wins and just 28 losses with a 3.96 ERA during his Major League career. Les is an exceptional instructor of Pitching mechanics and the mental approach to pitching, and his vast experience is an asset to the FFL team of professional instructors. Les's Reno Silver Sox were crowned 2006 Golden Baseball league champions and Les was also named manager of the year. He is beginning his 2nd season as the new manager of the Sioux City Explorers in the Independent American Association League.
Charlie Sullivan- Is a current Milwaukee Brewers scout in Florida. A family history follows Charlie in the game as his dad was a longtime Pittsburgh Pirate scout. Adding on to his 20 years of Professional baseball as a Independent League manager and professional scout.
Chris Carminucci-Was a four year starter at LaGrange College in Georgia where he played third base and led the team in hitting in both his junior and senior year. In 1995, Chris was named team MVP and GIAC Player of the Year. Following graduation, Carminucci played four years in the minor leagues, spending time with the Tennessee Walkers, the Greenville Bluesman in Mississippi, the Evansville Otters in Indiana, and the Albany Southern Pines in Georgia. After his playing career ended, Carminucci was hired as an associate scout for the Kansas City Royals from 1999-2002. Last summer, Chris was an assistant coach for the Brewster (Mass.) Whitecaps of the prestigious Cape Cod League and was named assistant baseball coach by St. John's University in September 2003 to instruct hitting and outfielding. Chris in 2009 will become the new Field Manager of the Brockton Roxs of the Can-Am League, and continue to be part of the Ventura Sports Group, owners of the El Paso Diablos (AA) and Grand Prairie Airhogs (AA).
Toby Rumfield-Rumfield has been in baseball 19 years and is a former second round draft pick of the Cincinnati Reds. Most recently he was the field manager of the River City Rascals also in the Frontier League. The '08 Rascals occupied first place in their division early in the season before player injuries and signings resulted in a 47 - 49 record and fourth place finish in the Western Division. During his first season at the helm in '07, Toby completely re-built the Rascals with an entirely new roster from the previous season. With the talent expected to return for the Freedom in '09, Toby feels that all he needs to do is add a few pieces to the puzzle to compete for a Frontier league championship. Toby is currently the field manager for the Florence Freedom in the Frontier League.
Matt Stark-knows what it takes to succeed. A product of Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, CA and a first round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1983, Matt has 26 years of professional experience as a player, manager,coach and scout. Matt 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 produce 100 RBI's in a single Mexican League season. Since the completion of his professional career, Matt has turned his talents to instruction, serving as a hitting instructor with Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew at hitting camps in Mexico. Matt also served 3 years as the Hitting Instructor for the AAA affiliate (Albuquerque Isotopes) of the 2003 World Champions Florida Marlins. Matt has recently taken on the challenge of International Scouting Supervisor (MX) for the Seattle Mariners and just completed his 4th season. Stark is responsible for signing 2008 "Rookie of The Year" candidate Jorge Campillo a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Stark will act as the Florida Fall League Field Coordinator and Commissioner.
