CULLMAN – Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase World Classic. Lipsey will have a chance to showcase his talents on the same field as MLB all-stars Martin Prado, Christian Yelich, Ichiro Suzuki and Giancarlo Stanton, as he takes to Marlins Field December 27th through the 31st.
The event will feature some of the best amateur players from around the globe, allowing baseball’s top scouts to evaluate the top tier talent.
Lipsey will take part in the Home Run Derby that will showcase the top power hitting prospects from around the world. He will also represent the West in the All-American game.
The event will be a five-day affair, including an MLB Scout Day, where the players will perform in front of scouts from all 30 major league teams.
The Power Showcase has highlighted some of the brightest starts in the MLB over the past seven years including two rookie of the year winners in Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant, along with Cubs slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
This is a great opportunity for Lipsey to represent Cullman baseball and Cullman High School. Stay connected with The Cullman Tribune in the coming weeks for more on this story.
