Montgomery Grey Sox Information
18u Schedule
June 1-5
Marucci Classic, New Orleans- LSU & Southern University
June 8-11
University of South Alabama Invitational, Mobile, AL
June 17-23
PerfectGame WWBA, Atlanta, GA
June 30-July 3
More than likely, I will hold a tournament here in Montgomery at ASU or Patterson.
July 14-18
Prospect Wire World Series at the Mets Complex, Traditions Field, Port St. Lucie, FL
July 27-30
NABF World Series Jackson, MS
History:
The Montgomery Grey Sox were a Negro Southern League (NSL) baseball team based in Montgomery, Alabama playing its games in Southside Park. While the NSL was regarded as a minor league throughout most of its existence, with the collapse of the first Negro National League in 1932, the league is considered a major league for that one season.
When the team started with the Negro Southern League in 1920, they were headed by John Staples, named the President of the club.[1] Staples even stepped in to umpire a game during the 1920 season.[1] The team was managed that year by Henry Hannon, who also played first base[2] and other positions during the first season. In 1920 the Grey Sox made it into the league pennant race with a 3-0 perfect game win over Atlanta. The Legendary Hall of Famer, Willie Mays also played on the Grey Sox team in 1947.
In honor and respect of the Negro Leagues and the tradition of baseball in Montgomery, AL, we are starting Montgomery Grey Sox Organization for the 2017 Season, targeting inner city/underprivileged youth (primarily African Americans) to embrace the game of both Baseball and Softball and hopefully visualize playing in College and beyond. We operate under the Metro Youth Sports, a nonprofit 501c3 corporation. Our mission of balance between the classroom and baseball skill sets that promote future collegiate opportunities. We have been with this project for 5 years yielding over 53 scholarships, and two professional contracts. Last season we had over 12 players sign college scholarships to programs such as Jacksonville State, Faulkner University, Concordia College, Bishop State, Savannah State, Texas College and others.
With our youth division (8u-12u), the focus of Montgomery Grey Sox’s Youth program emphasizes development. We want to make a significant impact in the development of our players both on and off the field. Our goal for each player is to develop their skills and ability to better prepare them for the next level of baseball through proper training and the best competition available. At the Montgomery Grey Sox, winning is never emphasized over development. If we keep that in perspective and stick to our developmental plan, winning is a byproduct of that!!!!
The Montgomery Grey Sox’s goal every year with the older divisions (14u-18u) is still player development but also to expose our players to college recruiters and professional scouts as much as possible to obtain scholarships or improve draft status potential.
The program is headed up and managed by Former Professional Player, Coach, Red Sox Scout, and Current Carver High School Wolverines Head Coach A. Rod White.
Please inform others to take part in this youth venture that has benefited our community’s pride. The program practices and competes on the Campus of Carver High School at Wolverine Field.
For youth opportunities, visit www.MontgomeryGreySox.com.
PLAYERS WILL BE TESTED USING THE SAME TECHNOLOGY USED BY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE MLB, NFL AND OTHERS.
Testing is administered by USA ScoutWire. THE DATA COLLECTED CAN BE USED FOR PLAYER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT as well as PLAYER RECRUITING PROMOTION.
Players will also receive a free 30 day all membership to the baseball recruits network player profile system
ATHLETICISM TEST ARE:
Laser Measured Times:
10, 20 & 60 yard dash
5-10-5 Agility Shuttle
Zepp Metrics:
Bat Speed
Hand Speed
Time to Impact
Doppler Radar Measurables:
Ball Exit Speed
Overhand Throwing Velocity
Dynamometer:
Grip & Forearm Strength
Med Ball Throws
Over Head Throws
Side Throws
5 TOOL SKILL ASSESSMENT:
CAN HE RUN, CAN THROW, CAN HE FIELD, CAN HE HIT FOR AVERAGE, CAN HE HIT FOR POWER ON A 20/80 SCALE.
REPORTS CAN BE TAKEN BACK TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COACHES &/OR TRAINERS.
Montgomery Grey Sox Team Fee is $380 ($30 Increase for Hat Cost & Shorts). Players will also split cost of travel, hotels and tournament fees when applicable. Included in the package:
4 Uniform Tops/Jerseys (1 Soild Black, 1 Solid Orange,
3 Uniform Pants/Bottoms
1 Cage/Batting Jacket
2 Hats
1 Pair of Team Shorts
1 Team Dri-Fit Material Tee Shirt
THIS IS A COLLEGIATE DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT PROGRAM. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL THE MONTGOMERY GREY SOX GENERAL MANAGER, ROD WHITE AT 334.561.0275 FOR MORE DETAILS
