After four editions in Florida the Power Showcase High School Home Run Derby will make the move to Arizona for the fifth event. This year’s will take place at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, from December 28 to December 30. 99 of the best power prospects at the high school level will compete in the Power Showcase this time.
Europe will be represented by Omar Williams, who was born in St. Maarten, is attending Lake Worth Christian High School and played for the French National Team at the European Championship in Stuttgart, Heidenheim and Neuenburg this summer. He follows in the footsteps of Chris Howard (GER), Paolo Ambrosino (ITA), Robin Drache (GER), Mike Bazuin (NED), Matej Sucha (CZE) and Frantisek Vasourek (CZE), who participated in previous editions.
The Power Showcase begins on Tuesday with a MLB Scout Day for the Babe Ruth Group, light work outs and the Welcome Dinner. On Wednesday there will be the MLB Scout Day for the Featured Group and the Home Run Derby for the Babe Ruth Group. Additionally last year’s number one MLB draft pick Bryce Harper will take batting practice in the afternoon. He participated in the Power Showcase two years ago. On Thursday the Power Showcase will be concluded by the Home Run Derby of the Featured Group and the Awards Ceremony.