Rochester, Minn. — This year’s Showcase takes place on August 4 in Madison, Wisconsin, and Topps is proud to partner with the Northwoods League with a series of events culminating with a Bowman® rip party at the Showcase.
The Major League Dreams Showcase brings together 100 of the Northwoods League’s top prospects to form four teams for a day of scouting workouts and double-header action. Played in front of major league scouts, the Showcase provides an invaluable platform for players looking to one day make it into the professional ranks. Participating players are hand-selected by a panel of major league scouts, distinguishing this event from the more traditional All-Star Game format that features representatives from every team.
Much like the All-Star Game, however, the Showcase is a “can’t-miss” for baseball fans looking to catch a glimpse of the country’s elite collegiate baseball talent.
2015 MAJOR LEAGUE DREAMS SHOWCASE DETAILS
DATE August 4th
TIME 4:05 pm – Game 1
7:35 pm – Game 2
LOCATION The "Duck Pond" at Warner Park, Madison, WI
“The Northwoods League is proud to again partner with Bowman and Topps,” said Northwoods League Vice President, Matt Bomberg. “This partnership is a great way to promote our top prospects, chosen by MLB scouts, that are playing in the Major League Dreams Showcase in Madison on August 4.”
To start the activities, Bowman conducted a Twitter Takeover with player Anthony Gonsolin, a Junior at St. Mary’s College, of the Madison Mallards on the @BowmanCards Twitter account at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30. Gonsolin is third in the Northwoods League in home runs (10), runs (41), and eighth in RBI (35) through 52 games.
Bowman Cards will have an autograph giveaway on Twitter on Friday for another autographed card. Follow @BowmanCards for more details.
“We are proud to partner with the Northwoods League,” said Topps Vice President of Product Development Clay Luraschi. “Good Major League Baseball players have come through the Northwoods League. It has produced some great talent. We look forward to seeing their players on future Bowman cards.”
The Bowman rip party will take place on Tuesday at the Major League Dreams Showcase. Bowman will be set up inside the “Duck Pond” at Warner Park where fans can get sample Bowman packs and sign up to take part in one of two box breaks of 2015 Bowman Baseball.
The first break will take place at the conclusion of the first game with the second break will be held during the second game. There will be a maximum of 12 people for each break.
Be sure to follow @BowmanCards and @NWLBaseball on Twitter to keep track of all the action.
Tickets for the event can still be purchased and are available at mallardsbaseball.com.
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The Madison Mallards are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 22nd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 120 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit www.MallardsBaseball.com.
