2005 Florida Power Showcase Home Run Derby

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS. YOU ALL DID A GREAT JOB!
Photo Credit: Jonathan Scott Photography
Front Row left to right: Kenny Gray, Atlantic H.S.; William Block, Nova H.S.; Yogi Gunther, Westminster H.S.; Matt DenDekker, Westminster H.S.; Kevin Chapman, Westminster H.S.; Ivan Chavez, South Miami Sr. H.S.; Chris Chavez, South Miami Sr. H.S.; Gil Gonzalez, South Miami Sr. H.S.; Ryan Cheatham, Wellington H.S.; Kyle Ventry, Wellington H.S.; Matt Milner, St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.; Dennis Raben, St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.; Mitch Houck, Cypress Bay H.S. Middle Row left to right: Matt Greener, Jupiter Christian H.S.; Cody Dennis, Spanish River H.S.; Darryl Clark, Miami Norland; Julian Yarwood, Miami Norland; Kyle Grott, Pope John Paul H.S.; T.J. Thompson, Bishop Kenny H.S.; Devon Gonzalez, Fletcher H.S.; Bryan Busch, West Boca H.S.; Paul Morales, Eagles View Academy; George Seely, Coconut Creek H.S.; Matt Latos, Coconut Creek H.S.; Sean Conner, Santaluces H.S.; Joe Ezekiel, Santaluces H.S.; Jarred Cohen, American Heritage H.S.; Mark Ortega, Palm Beach Gardens H.S.; Steve Stropp, Palm Beach Gardens H.S.; Tyler Herron, Wellington H.S.; Matt Sheely, Palm Beach Gardens H.S. Top Row left to right: Julio Diez, Miami Coral Park H.S.; Joseph Paniagua, Miami Coral Park H.S.; Mario Perez, Forest Hill H.S.; Andres Diaz, Boynton Beach H.S.; Greg Rubin, Olympic Heights H.S.; Bryan Greer, Olympic Heights H.S.; Matt Kozak, Olympic Heights H.S.; Daniel Torrente, Braddock H.S.; Jason Jones, Boca Raton H.S.; Leo Alvarez, Miami Southridge H.S.; Iden Nazarro, Miami Southridge H.S.; Steve Somers, Piper H.S.; Aris Collington, Dade Christian H.S.

Power Showcase Inc. would like to thank our Guest Speaker, Florida Marlins Major League Pitching Coach Mark Wiley, for his words of inspiration and wisdom.
Photo Credit: Kit Carlson	Photo Credit: Kit Carlson Coach Wiley inspires the top 17 finishers from the preliminary round.

AWARDS Given in 5 Power Showcase Home Run Derby Categories: Power Showcase Home Run Derby Champion Max Gonzalez 2005 Power Showcase Home Run Derby Champion: Max Gonzalez - American H.S. 2004 Brian Vankirk, Westminster Academy Dave DiNatale signed with the University of Central Florida. DiNatale is an AFLAC All American, Collegiate Baseball All American, and was named Palm Beach County Player of the Year 2004. He was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in 2005. DiNatale in a pepper patch, 505ft. away from home plate... A New Power Showcase Record! 2005 Longest Distance of a Home Run: David DiNatale, Douglas H.S. - 505 ft. - NEW POWER SHOWCASE RECORD 2004 Vinnie Scarduzio, Jupiter H.S. - 475 ft. Steve Stropp signed with the University of Central Florida. 2005 Most Consecutive Home Runs: Steve Stropp, Palm Beach Gardens H.S. - 3 Home Run's - 445' 455' 450' 2004 Tony Cruz, Santaluces H.S. - 7 - POWER SHOWCASE RECORD William Block signed with Florida Atlantic University. 2005 Most Home Runs in a single round: William Block, Nova H.S. - 16 2004 Vinnie Scarduzio, Jupiter H.S. - 23 - *POWER SHOWCASE RECORD* 2005 Overall Home Run total: William Block, Nova H.S. - 18 2004 Brian VanKirk, Westminster Academy - 38 - POWER SHOWCASE RECORD

The National Anthem was sung by the sensational Ellery Carlson.	Ball in Flight... "Going Bridge!!!"
The top 5 finalists being interviewed by IHigh, Florida's High School Sports Network.	(Left to right) Donnie Amos - Nova H.S., Matt Greener - Jupiter Christian H.S., Power Showcase, Inc., President Brian Domenico, Matt Kozak - Olympic Heights H.S., Max Gonzalez - American H.S., and Daniel Torrente - Braddock H.S.


Olympic Heights High School FIELD DIMENSIONS: LF 335ft CF 360ft RF 325ft

	Scouts Confirmed:
Anaheim Angels Mike Silvestri Baltimore Orioles Nick Presto Boston Red Sox Jon Lukens	Chicago Cubs Rolando Pino LA Dodgers Manny Estrada Milwaukee Brewers Larry Pardo	Philadelphia Phillies Miguel Machado Pittsburg Pirates Charlie Sullivan San Diego Padres Joe Bochy

2nd Annual Florida Power Showcase Home Run Derby - Registered Players

Max Gonzelez American High School	Jarred Cohen American Heritage (Boca/Delray) Signed with Palm Beach Community College

Kenny Gray Atlantic High School Signed with Florida Atlantic University	Cody Clinton Boca Raton High School

Jason Jones Boca Raton High School	Daniel Torrente Braddock High School

Buddy Monroe Christopher Columbus High School (Miami)	David DiNatele Douglas High School (Parkland) DiNatale, 505ft. away from home plate... A New Power Showcase Record!

Dave Watson Dwyer High School	Paul Morales Eagles View Academy (Jacksonville)

Christian A. Lopez Everglades High School	Nikado Taylor Everglades High School

Devon Gonzalez Fletcher High School (Jacksonville)	Justin Dahl John I. Leonard High School

Albert LaBoy John I. Leonard High School Laboy was selected in the 14th round by the Pittsburg Pirates.	Matt Greener Jupiter Christian
Drew Thompson Jupiter High School Thompson was drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Twins.	Alden Wassenaar Jupiter High School

Joseph Paniagua Miami Coral Park	Julio Diaz Miami Coral Park

William Block Nova High School Signed with Florida Atlantic University	Donnie Amos Nova High School

Robert Lara Nova High School Lara was selected in the 17th round by the Minnesota Twins.	Michael Matthews Olympic Heights

Matt Kozak Olympic Heights	Bryan Greer Olympic Heights Signed with Farleigh Dickinson University

Greg Rubin Olympic Heights	Bobby Burke Olympic Heights

Steve Stropp Palm Beach Gardens High School Signed with The University of Central Florida	Dale Alberto Pembroke Pines High School

Kyle Willson Piper High School	Jason TenEyck Piper High School

Steven Somers Piper High School	Travis Ozga Pope John Paul Signed with Florida Atlantic University

Pete Donfrancesco Pope John Paul	Sean Conner Santaluces High School Signed with Daytona Beach Community College

Sean Zarraga Trinity Christian	Gil Labron Trinity Christian Signed with Holly Cross

Tyler Herron Wellington High School Herron was selected in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals.


Bishop Kenny H.S. T.J. Thompson Boynton Beach H.S. Andres Diaz Jeremy Griffiths Braddock High School Yudelmis Hernandez Coconut Creek H.S. Matt Latos George Seely Coral Springs H.S. J.J. Frey Mike Demma Cypress Bay Mitch Houck Dade Christian H.S. Aris Collington Dwyer High School Tom Lazery Kris Wagner Dave Watson Eagles View Academy Paul Morales Everglades H.S. Christian A. Lopez Nikado Taylor Fletcher High School Devin Gonzalez Forest Hill H.S. Mario Perez Jupiter Christian Matt Greener Jupiter High School Drew Thompson Alden Wassenaar John I. Leonard Albert Laboy Justin Dahl Miami Coral Park Julio Diez Joseph Paniagua Miami Norland Julian Yarwood Darryl Clark	Olympic Heights Matt Kozak Bryan Greer Bobby Burke Greg Rubin Michael Matthews Miami Southridge Leo Alvarez Iden Nazarro Palm Beach Gardens Mark Ortega Matt Sheely Steve Stropp Pines Charter Dayle Alberto Piper High School Jason TenEyck Steven Somers Kyle Willson Pope John Paul Travis Ozga Pete Donfrancesco Kyle Groth Santaluces Sean Conner Joe Ezekiel South Miami Sr. H.S. Gil Gonzalez Chris Chavez Ivan Chavez Spanish River H.S. Cody Dennis St. Thomas Aquinas Matt Milner Dennis Raben Trinity Christian (Lake Worth) Gil Lebron Anthony Orr Sean Zarraga Wellington H.S. Ryan Cheatham Tyler Herron Kyle Ventry West Boca Community John McVey Brian Busch Westminster Academy (Ft. Lauderdale) Kevin Chapman Matt DenDekker Yogi Gunther
SCHEDULE and FORMAT A total of 70 prospects will chase the *Power Showcase Home Run Derby Crown.* The Power Showcase Home Run Derby is a two-day event. Preliminary Round - Sunday, January 16, 2005. Positional Showcase, 2nd Round, and Final Round will be held on Monday, January 17, 2005.
Day One - Preliminary Hitting Rounds for all 70 prospects. Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. The Power Showcase Home Run Derby begins at 10:00 AM. Player’s check-in 1 hour before their scheduled hitting time. Check the state’s website at www.power-showcase.com for player’s scheduled hitting time. Day Two - Positional Showcase, 2nd and Championship Round. Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. 60 Yard Dash. Extended Infield/Outfield Session immediately following 60 yard dash. 12:00 to 12:30 PM players stretch. 12:30 to 1:30 PM players run and timed. Group 1 (35 Players) 1:30 to 2:00 PM stretch and get arms loose. 2:00 to 3:00 PM extended infield outfield. Group 2 (35 Players) 2:30 to 3:00 PM stretch and get arms loose. 3:00 to 4:00 PM extended infield outfield. Dinner begins at 4:00 PM. Autograph Session & Field Preparation — 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The 2nd and Championship Round will begin at 6:00 PM.
Pitching will be with a pitching machine. GENERAL ADMISSION and HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The *Power Showcase Home Run Derby* will be again be hosted at Olympic Heights High School, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434 Admission for spectators will be $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and children. There is no admission charge for registered players. Limited “Platinum” seating in the dugouts will be available for $25.00, which includes admission. For out-of-area schools, The Radisson Suite Hotel of Boca Raton is located three miles east of Olympic Heights, just off the Glades Road exit of the Florida Turnpike. The cost is $139.00 per night (four people per room), and the telephone number is (561) 483-3600

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