Silver & Black Series Alumni Expected to Make a Presence at MLB's First-Year Player Draft as 2014s and 2015s Showcase their Talent Live June 9th & 10th

WALWORTH, WI, June 03, 2013

The 10th annual Silver & Black Series presented by the Chicago Scouts Association will take off on June 9th at Symonds/Puckett Field, Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. This year the underclassmen (2015s) will workout first on Sunday with the 2014 graduates taking the field on Monday. In September, Hampshire High School will host the Silver & Black Series with the 2016s working out on September 15th and the 2017s on September 22nd.

Player registration begins on Sunday, June 9 and Monday, June 10 at 8 AM with an expected first pitch beginning at 10 AM. Each team will play two games with each pitcher being held to a 15 pitch count/maximum per inning.

The Silver and Black Series is one of the top baseball events in the Midwest. The student-athletes who have exhibited superior skill on the baseball diamond and exceptional character off the diamond are invited annually to exhibit their talents amongst professional scouts and college coaches.

"The Silver & Black Series was an awesome experience, playing against the best in the Midwest. The exposure I receive was unbeatable. The fact that it does not cost anything just topped off the whole experience." says Louisville Cardinal recruit Colin Lyman.

The top high school baseball players from the Midwest have been invited to this quality event free of charge. The June 10th Silver & Black Series participants will also benefit with an invite to the Area Code tryouts, June 24th & 25th at Elgin Community College and Triton College. Players selected for the White Sox Area Code team will travel to Long Beach, California in August to compete in the prestigious New Balance Area Code Games.

Regynold Johnson, a University of Missouri recruit said, "Being a part of the Silver & Black Series was an excellent opportunity because not only was it free, but it also placed me in front of professional and collegiate scouts."

Standout participants earn the opportunity to travel to the New Balance Area Code Games in California. At this venue, the audience grows to a national level as MLB Scouts and college coaches from all over the nation are in attendance. An exceptional performance can unlock options for a young player from the professional ranks and academic institutions.

John Sarna, Director of the Silver & Black Series said, "The last 10 years with this program has been amazing. I am proud of the talent and quality this series showcases and appreciate the professionalism and effort of its alumni base.

Notable Silver & Black Series alumni include Cleveland Indian Zach McAllister, St. Louis Cardinals prospect Charlie Tilson, Louisville Cardinal Nick Burdi, and Virginia Tech Hokie Brendon Hayden.

This year the Silver & Black Series is sponsored by Mizuno USA and the Hoosier Bat Company.

The Silver and Black Series has established itself as the top baseball event in the Midwest. The student-athletes who have exhibited superior skill on the baseball diamond and exceptional character off the diamond are invited annually to exhibit their talents amongst professional scouts and college coaches. The Silver & Black Series is a platform step for those that aspire to baseball on a higher level. Standout participants earn the opportunity to travel to the New Balance Area Code Games in California. At this venue, the audience grows to a national level as MLB Scouts and college coaches from all over the nation are in attendance. An exceptional performance can unlock options for a young player from the professional ranks and academic institutions. Your hard work has gotten you this far. Work hard at the Silver & Black Series and see how far the path takes you.