(Benton, KY)-Kentucky Prospects Outfielder Talan Rose, 13, of Benton will participate in the 2020 United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) All American Baseball Games July 26-August 1. The event will be held at Viera, Florida’s Space Coast Complex, the former Spring Training home of Major League Baseball’s Florida (now Miami) Marlins, Montreal Expos and Washington Nationals. Rose will represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Team Northeast.
Talan is a rising Eighth Grader at South Marshall Middle School, where he also is a member of the Marshals basketball and baseball teams. He is in his third year with the Kentucky Prospects travel baseball team, coached by Brad Bishop and Allen Rice. Currently ranked 11th in USSSA Kentucky power rankings, the team appeared in the semi-finals of the 2019 USSSA Global World Series in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Rose said, “Our Prospects team plays tough competition every weekend, so I am excited to go to Florida and represent Kentucky Prospects baseball. This is an opportunity that I want to make the most of, not only for me, but all of my teammates, coaches and my family.”
During the event, all players will be evaluated by professional scouts on the five tools of baseball in a combine setting and atmosphere. Scouts will calculate the participant’s skills set as compared to other same age players from across the country. The USSSA All American Games have been designed to allow the top players in each of the six regions (Northeast, South, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, West) to compete against each other on a national stage. USSSA will host three teams of 12 athletes per age division of 8u – 14u in each of the regions. The 2020 All American Games will have a four game guarantee.
Talan is the son of Brandy and Jeremy Rose of Benton. He has one brother, Kelan.
About Kentucky Prospects Baseball:
The Kentucky Prospects Competitive Amateur Baseball and Softball Club’s mission is to help develop youth baseball/softball players and to get the most out of their ability. Through exposure to qualified and experienced coaches and teachers, players learn fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, good work habits, how to handle adversity and respect for themselves and others associated with the game. Founded in 2013, Kentucky Prospects players will be chosen objectively and will compete at the highest level gaining exposure to college coaches and scouts improving their chances for educational opportunities and beyond. To date, the Kentucky Prospects have had over 100 athletes sign college scholarships and three alumni have become Major League Baseball draft picks.
LIVE STREAMING OF ALL AMERICAN GAMES
All games will be streamed live. Go to www.USSSALive.com.
About USSSA:
USSSA is headquartered in Viera, Florida. USSSA is the world’s largest multi-sport athletic organization. Founded in 1968, USSSA has grown to over 4.5 million participants, competing in 14 nationally sanctioned sports including Baseball, Fastpitch, Slow Pitch, Karate, Basketball, Soccer and more!
About USSSA Space Coast Complex:
USSSA Space Coast Stadium has served as the spring training facility for the Florida Marlins (1994–2002), Montreal Expos (2003–2004), and Washington Nationals (2005–2016) and as the home field of the Brevard County Manatees (1994–2016). After a $50 million renovation, the state of the art complex has reopened as a baseball/softball venue complete with 15 Astro turf fields and is now the home of the USSSA Pride. The complex, owned and operated by the largest multi-sport company in the world, USSSA underwent nearly a year of construction. With 50 years of experience in sporting event planning, organizing and executing, USSSA sets and upholds the standard for what it means to run a successful event. Aside from 15 turf fields, five of which are NCAA approved, the Complex is equipped with on-site covered batting cages, weight room availability, live streaming, Flightscope tracking radar, fully operating score boards on every field, three HD video boards, stadium field suites, Musco LED lighting, 4K capable control room and dining packages. 1.3 million square feet of AstroTurf easily handles 8 inches of rain and requires zero field maintenance after a rain delay to prep the field, maximizing the playing experience. Brevard County attracts tourists from all over the world. There are 72 miles of coastline and beaches, the Kennedy Space Center, proximity to major theme parks and beautiful weather all help to create a perfect outdoor sports oasis on the east coast of central Florida.