The East Memorial Day Classic in Ft. Myers, FL (Perfect Game) is a premier youth baseball tournament held over Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26, 2025), featuring top high school players, scout teams, and prospects on MLB spring training fields like JetBlue Park, showcasing wood-bat baseball with college and pro scouting for graduating classes. It’s a significant event for players in the 15U-18U age groups, offering high-level competition, player rankings, and exposure, with teams battling for titles in a competitive showcase format.
Key Aspects of the Event:
- Organizer: Perfect Game (PG), a major organizer of youth baseball events.
- Location: MLB Spring Training facilities in Fort Myers, FL, including JetBlue Park.
- Dates: Typically May 23-26 (Memorial Day Weekend).
- Focus: High-level showcase for 15U to 18U (graduating classes) players.
- Format: Wood-bat only tournament with guaranteed games and scouting coverage.
- Significance: Attracts college recruiters and professional scouts, with players looking to boost their rankings and get noticed.
In Summary (for May 2025):
- This was the 14th annual WWBA East Memorial Day Classic, featuring 17U and 18U divisions.
- Teams like the Florida Pokers and Elite Squad have historically performed well.
- It’s a key scouting event for players in the 2026 and 2027 graduating classes.
*14U will be playing up 15u this tourney