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About us
Top Tier has evolved from its inception in 1995 to one of the very best "elite select" amateur baseball organizations in the United States. Top Tier has played in numerous national championships and have been finalists in countless other major national tournaments. Top Tier has young men in various levels of professional baseball, as well as all divisions of colleges throughout the country.
We design our program to maximize the exposure of our players. We do this by combining quality tournaments with high profile "showcase" or combine events. These types of events attract hundreds of scouts and the very best players. Excelling at one of these events is perhaps the surest way for a player to increase his likelihood of attaining his goals.
Top Tier is proud to offer its players the chance to play in these special events. We are invited because of our reputation for top quality athletes who know how to play the game and how to conduct themselves on and off the field.
We take great pride in the "Top Tier Tradition of Baseball Excellence" that has developed as a result of hard work of many outstanding players, the dedication of coaches, the unwavering assistance of our sponsors and the commitment and support of great parents. The common purpose of all those involved is to provide the top amateur baseball talent in the Midwest and exposure to collegiate and professional scouts. We also appreciate all the input we receive from so many high school and college coaches whose thoughts, ideas, and input help us to continue our growth and the continued improvement of our players and our organization.
Our Mission:
To increase the number of area players to reach the college and professional level by providing our players with national-level competition and superior coaching with an emphasis on skill development and exposure to college coaches and professional scouts.
Development of leadership, learning, integrity and a commitment to excellence.
To have players commit to something bigger than themselves.
To set high standards and encourage our players to strive to reach these standards. We place the athletes in high-pressure situations and give them the chance, not just to succeed, but just as importantly, to fail and learn something from the experience. Regardless of what level of baseball they ultimately attain we believe all young men leave us more confident and self assured for having participated.
Top Tier 2008 Roster Announced 18u & 17u - 23 Years of Excellence
Top Tier is proud to introduce it's rosters for the 2008 season
17U Top Tier Roster:
1. Scott Firth
2. Jack Fischer
3. Jack Havey
4. Jon Surber
5. Trevor Bodie
6. AJ Plese
7. Mike Stirling
8. Kevin Koziol
9. Steve Cservenyak
10. Anthony Kopp
11. Tanner Witt
12. Jo McWeeney
13. Todd Dunham
14. Brett Sorkin
15. Matt Robin
16. Jason Cohen
17. Jake Bailey
18. Graham Wolff
19. Tim Barry
20. Karch Kowalczyk
21. Jon Day
22. Ryan Bieller
23. Matt O’Rourke
24. Eric Mueller
18U Top Tier Roster:
1. Joey Pudlo
2. Jake Thorton
3. Alex De La Rosa
4. Luis Diaz
5. Colin Sallee
6. Mitch Glasser
7. Matt Goll
8. John Lorenz
9. Greg Bennett
10. Jimi Risi
11. Jim Pipolo
12. Dominic D'Agata
13. Matt Mirabal
14. Mike Selvaggi
15. David Holmes
16. Joe Frahm
17. Mike Vlamis
18. Tony Buccifero
19. Danny Jimenez
20. Mike Santa Maria
21. Jonah Klees
22. Mike Derby
23. Andrew Meister
24. Mike Guinane
25. Paul Krenger
26. Zach Morton
27. Jared White
28. Kyle Hunter
Congratulations and keep up the Tier tradition
Top Tier Baseball - Optimistic about 2007 - Talent and Chemistry
February 4, 2007
Coach Tolan - “We might not win every game. But our passion and “will” to win will be relentless”
Head coach Tolan is focused on taking the Top Tier baseball program to become one of the premier programs in the nation. Tolan’s plan for the future is simple: “win through hard work and dedication, with a primary focus on doing things the "right" way both on and off the field. We might not win every game. But our passion and “will” to win will be relentless.”
"We are very excited about this group of players some of them are new and some have been playing together for about three consecutive summers. Our past 18u teams have been tremendous. However, this team is going to have great talent with unbelievable team chemistry. The team is also extremely well balanced with speed, defense, power and some big time pitching with lots of depth. The only impediment that we might run into is the draft taking away some of our players, It was a big blow losing Joe Benson and Zach McAlister in last years draft (2nd round, Minn. Twins, 5th round New York Yankees). But, we are thrilled on how everything has turned out for them. However, our depth is one of our greatest assets.”
“Our goal for 2007 is to get into the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico and make these players become impact players when they step on their college fields as freshmen.”
Tolan’s review on Top Tier players –
Outfielders:
Pete Cappetta
Committeed to University of Illinois – Tremendous, versatile athlete that could play SS or Outfield. Once he fills out he could possibly be a five tool player. Strong arm. In the outfield he chases balls down like a gazelle. Great work ethic.
Kevin Crane
Uncommitted. Kevin ran into an arm injury that is now fully healed. He is a definite five tool player – No park is too big for this kids power. Tremendous impact player.
Casey McMurray
Committed to University of Illinois – Five tool player, old school type player that plays through any injury. Explosive bat speed. They don’t make players like this anymore. He might be quiet in the dugout, but he can change the outcome of the game with his bat or glove.
Ian Goldberg
Committed to Tufts University – Outstanding makeup with a sweet lefty swing that sprays to all fields with serious gap power and bunts well for base hits.
Dain Hall
Committed to University of Villanova - Solid multi-position player. Plays INF/OF exceptionally well. Extremely fast – Steals bases and tracks down balls in the gap effortlessly, Great athlete with power.
Jared Levi
Uncommitted – Solid hitter, great bat speed, explosive swing to all fields, great attitude and plays hard.
Infielders:
Matt Burch
Uncommitted – First Basemen that hits well to the opposite field. Great work ethic and will develop into a power hitter.
John Williams
Committed to Parkland College – Third Basemen/First Basemen - Very intriguing player to many MLB teams. One of the hardest swinging 18u players. Extremely fast hands with a strong arm. Great frame – 6’3 – 235 lbs.
Derek Graham
Uncommitted – Solid multi-position player. Infielder/Outfielder – Solid defensive skills, strong arm with good gap power to all fields. Injured last year but is coming back stronger than ever.
Jordan Rosenberg
Uncommitted – Third Basemen/First Basemen – Recovered from Tommy John surgery. Pretty amazing how fast he recovered. Good gap power that will generate a lot of RBI’s. Hard worker that should have a good upcoming season.
Andrew Trepel
Uncommitted - SS / 2B – Great situational hitter that is projected to hit with lots of power. Hard-nosed and good feel for the game. Smooth glove. The kid knows how to swing it.
Josh Tolan
Committed to Purdue University – SS / 2B – Solid defensive skills with great range. Smooth line drive swing to all fields. Hard-nosed, Lead off type hitter. Has led in Stolen Bases for the past 2 years. Creates havoc on bases.
Catchers:
Cameron McConnell
Committed to Notre Dame – One of the best arms in the nation, excellent skill sets behind the dish. When he gets that bat going, he will be a tremendous draft pick.
Brett Van Asdlen
Uncommitted – Power hitting catcher, blocks and frames well, accurate in-game thrower. Work horse behind the plate. Very intriguing power once he develops better balance. MLB teams like his pro type body – 6’4”-225 lbs. I love his hard-nosed attitude.
Pitchers:
Nick Chmielewski
Committed to University of Illinois – RHP that many MLB teams are extremely interested in. This summer Nick should be sitting low 90’s and occasionally lighting the gun at 95 mph. Great competitor that always wants the ball.
Casey Crosby
Committed to University of Illinois – The 6’4”, 195 lbs, lefty might be the most sought after pitcher in Illinois. Dominating type pitcher with an explosive fastball and has strong command on both sides of the plate. This summer Casey should be an effortless low 90’s and occasionally touching 94 mph. Upside is unlimited.
John Flanagan
Uncommitted – This 6’6”, 220 lbs front line lefty pitcher has all the scouts buzzing. Explosive fastball (93mph) with big league movement, dominating, effortless type pitcher with unlimited potential. Nasty 11-5 breaking ball that cork screws batters in the ground. His biggest skill are his live arm and unbelievable mound presence.
Steve Godawa
Committed to Valparaiso University – RHP that has a live rubber arm that has allows him to make a couple appearances in a weekend. Good fastball (89 mph) with solid secondary pitches, paints corners. Will be primarily used to set up and close.
Gerry Martinez
Committed to Parkland College – RHP that gets ahead in counts, throws a heavy ball with late life, effortless delivery, dominates hitters with solid mechanics. Should be throwing 90+ by the summer.
Grant Monroe
Committed to Duke University – RHP 6’4, 205 lbs – Great size, very athletic, Poised and competitive on the mound. A groomed dominating pitcher with fluid mechanic's, sneaky quick velocity, fires a heavy ball and has great mound presence. Should be throwing 90+ by the summer. Knows how to kick it in a higher gear in pressure situations.
Kasey Ourada
Uncommitted – RHP 6’3”, 190. Good size. Live arm. Mentally tough. Strong work ethic, Tall lanky (will fill out nicely), very coachable, works well under pressure. Wins every time he steps on the field with filthy stuff. Very crafty and is always working ahead in the count. Throws a lot of grounders. He is an infielders dream pitcher.
Eric Wyman
Committed to University Illinois Chicago – Big athletic lefty - 6’3”, 210 lbs Deceptive velocity (89mph), challenges all hitters, fearless on mound, nasty slider to right handers, pitches to both sides of the plate, deceptive move to first, great poise and composure. Knows how to win.
Kyle Ayers
Committed to Parkland College – RHP 6’4”, 210 lbs – Big hard throwing (91 mph) righty. Great frame that projects well. Is a sleeper that will make a name for himself soon.
Top Tier is almost finished with it’s recruiting and will be announcing two more big name pitchers very soon.
TOP TIER Wins Third Consecutive Connie Mack State Championship
August 1, 2006
The Top Tier/Full Package 18-U team won the Connie Mack Illinois State Baseball Championship for the third consecutive year on July 22. Top Tier/Full Package is coached by Full Package Athletics CEO and co-founder Todd Fine.
In capturing its third straight state title, the team qualifies for the Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championships in Battle Creek, MI the week of July 24. The winner of the Connie Mack Midwest Regional qualifies for the Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico later this month.
Top Tier/Full Package has traveled across the country during the summer season and has compiled a 34-4 record thus far. 21 of Top Tier’s players have received Division I baseball scholarships and four were drafted in June’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.
Off Season Indoor Training
Through our association with Full Package / MVP Indoor Training ( 18,000 sq.ft.)/ The Hawk Indoor Facility (20,000 sq.ft.)
We offer year round workouts and coaching. Our coaching staff has extensive college and pro experience. We know what it takes to make you a better player.
Northern Facility - MVP Indoor Training Center - 847-549-1687
Southern Facility - The Hawk Indoor Facility - 708-418-5900
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