Bowman Partners with Northwoods League for Major League Dreams Showcase
July 30, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods) News Release
Rochester, Minn. - This year's Showcase takes place on August 4 in Madison, Wisconsin, and Topps is proud to partner with the Northwoods League with a series of events culminating with a Bowman® rip party at the Showcase.
The Major League Dreams Showcase brings together 100 of the Northwoods League's top prospects to form four teams for a day of scouting workouts and double-header action. Played in front of major league scouts, the Showcase provides an invaluable platform for players looking to one day make it into the professional ranks. Participating players are hand-selected by a panel of major league scouts, distinguishing this event from the more traditional All-Star Game format that features representatives from every team.
Much like the All-Star Game, however, the Showcase is a "can't-miss" for baseball fans looking to catch a glimpse of the country's elite collegiate baseball talent.
2015 MAJOR LEAGUE DREAMS SHOWCASE DETAILS
DATE August 4th
TIME 4:05 pm - Game 1
7:35 pm - Game 2
LOCATION The "Duck Pond" at Warner Park, Madison, WI
"The Northwoods League is proud to again partner with Bowman and Topps," said Northwoods League Vice President, Matt Bomberg. "This partnership is a great way to promote our top prospects, chosen by MLB scouts, that are playing in the Major League Dreams Showcase in Madison on August 4."
To start the activities, Bowman conducted a Twitter Takeover with player Anthony Gonsolin, a Junior at St. Mary's College, of the Madison Mallards on the @BowmanCards Twitter account at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30. Gonsolin is third in the Northwoods League in home runs (10), runs (41), and eighth in RBI (35) through 52 games.
Bowman Cards will have an autograph giveaway on Twitter on Friday for another autographed card. Follow @BowmanCards for more details.
"We are proud to partner with the Northwoods League," said Topps Vice President of Product Development Clay Luraschi. "Good Major League Baseball players have come through the Northwoods League. It has produced some great talent. We look forward to seeing their players on future Bowman cards."
The Bowman rip party will take place on Tuesday at the Major League Dreams Showcase. Bowman will be set up inside the "Duck Pond" at Warner Park where fans can get sample Bowman packs and sign up to take part in one of two box breaks of 2015 Bowman Baseball.
The first break will take place at the conclusion of the first game with the second break will be held during the second game. There will be a maximum of 12 people for each break.
Be sure to follow @BowmanCards and @NWLBaseball on Twitter to keep track of all the action.
Tickets for the event can still be purchased and are available at mallardsbaseball.com.
Northwoods League Stories from July 30, 2015
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- Chinooks Jump Out Early In Win - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Offense Powers Bullfrogs to Victory - Green Bay Rockers
- Bombers Sweep Double-Header, Beat Growlers 11-7 in Nightcap - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- I-94 Rivalry Doubleheader Results In Two Kalamazoo Losses - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Mallards Dealt Series-Opening Loss by Bullfrogs - Madison Mallards
- Kehner's Strong Start Falls Short in 2-1 Loss to Loggers - Willmar Stingers
- Webberley Goes Yard Twice in Honkers' Win - Rochester Honkers
- Anchors fall to Cats in final frame - Alexandria Blue Anchors
- Morell Lifts Huskies in Series Opener - Duluth Huskies
- Big Sixth Inning Clinches Rivalry Series for Battle Creek - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Bowman Partners with Northwoods League for Major League Dreams Showcase - Northwoods
- Bullfrogs to Hold Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy Night - Green Bay Rockers
- Rafters Look to Bounce Back against the Chinooks - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Upstart Mallards Travel to Green Bay for Series Opener - Madison Mallards
- Crucial Series against Madison Starts Tonight - Green Bay Rockers
- Kingfish Have Six Game Win Streak Snapped at Lakeshore - Kenosha Kingfish
- Anchors drop doubleheader to Stingers - Alexandria Blue Anchors
- Running Wild: Stingers Sweep Blue Anchors, - Willmar Stingers
- Bucks Swept in Rivalry Double Header - Waterloo Bucks
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