In the Fall, ABA Fall Showcase teams compete in some of the most prestigious events in the Southwest. The fall events are an opportunity for our players to be seen and recruited by some of the top Universities and Junior Colleges from around the country. 

ABA FALL SHOWCASE FLYER

ABA FALL SHOWCASE PLAYER PROFILE FORM

Tryout Dates for the 2012 Fall Showcase Series are as follows:  

• Tryouts: Place TBD
• Freshman and Sophomores: Saturday August 18th, 9am
• Juniors and Seniors: Sunday, August 19th, 9am

• ABA Fall Showcases - These events pit the top Junior and Senior High School players in New Mexico and West Texas against Junior College teams from Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.  This recruiting event attracts College Coaches from Arizona, NM, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas, plus Major League Scouts.  Our Fall Showcases includes two events in the Fall, one in Albuquerque and one in Midland Texas.

              ABA Showcase Dates: September 14-16th - Teams include NM and West Texas Seniors and NM Juniors.

              West Texas Showcase Dates: September 22-23rd - Teams include NM and WT Juniors and Seniors. 

• Arizona Invitaional - The 3rd Annual Arizona Invitational was created specifically to give teams a highly competitive tournament.  It has quickly become a great tournament for those programs looking for an opportunity to play against some of the top teams from around the country. 

               Arizonal Invitational Dates: October 5-7th - Teams include NM Freshman/Sophomores Teams.

• Arizona Fall Classics - This annual "invitaion only" showcase, for High School Seniors, is held in October, and attracts over 200 College programs, plus scouts from every MLB Team.  The ABA takes two teams, one team comprised of players from NM, and the second comprised of players from Texas.  In addition, the ABA takes teams to the Junior Fall Classic and the Arizona Freshman/Sophomore Classic.  ABA is the only New Mexico organization invited to play in the Junior and Senior events. 

          Arizona Senior Fall Classic Dates: October 11-14th - Teams include NM and WT Seniors Teams

          Arizona Junior Fall Classic Dates: October 18-21st - Teams include NM and WT Juniors Teams

          Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic Dates: October 26-28th - Teams include NM Fresh/Soph Teams    

• The Battle of the Borders - The Battle of the Borders was started in 2011 to Showcase to Junior and Seniors in the Southwest.  Team Texas, Team New Mexico, Team Oklahoma, and Team Arkansas/Louisiana square off in a series to determine a champion.  In the inaugural Championship game Team Texas defeated Team Oklahoma 5-3.  Of the 8 games played in the 2011 "Battle" , only one game was decided by more than 2 runs.  Over 50 college and professional scouts attended the event in 2011.  The 2012 Battle of the Borders will be played at Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, September 28-30.  This is a free event, includes uniforms and is by invitation only.  For more information please contact Ryan Brewer, The Battle of the Borders NM State Director, abacademy@qwestoffice.net. 

             2011 All Tournament Selections include:

• Alex Bregman
• Guillermo Trujillo
• Shilo McCall