Baseball Tournament Set For April 6-7 In Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Major League Baseball players will be making a stop in Alpharetta during an upcoming baseball tournament.

Alpharetta will host the inaugural Tygtal Exposure Baseball Tournament at Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, on April 6 and 7. The tournament is for AAA, AA and A baseball teams including players from ages 9 and under to 14 and under. Special appearances from Major League Baseball players, Andruw Jones and Jair Jurrjens, will be some highlights of the tournament.

Tygtal Exposure is a non-profit NCAA compliant scouting organization created to educate and provide exposure for student athletes through consulting and identification showcases. Tygtal stands for: Take Your Game To Another Level.

Each participating team is guaranteed three games in the tournament and prizes will be given to the first and second place teams in the AAA, AA and A brackets. The tournament is a great competition between teams plus an opportunity for player evaluation and consultation from expert recruiting consultants from Tygtal Exposure as well as NCAA certified scouts on site. In addition, players will receive Muscle Performance Science coaching and tournament film will be provided.

Owner of Muscle Performance Science, Bronson Walters, will be at the tournament evaluating each athlete’s biomechanical performance, identifying weaknesses and imbalances through technical and movement analysis to prevent injury. Cameras will be setup at each field to capture and mechanically analyze pitchers, catchers, batters and runners. The video footage will capture everything from a catcher's popup time to a batter's reaction time out of the batter's box. MPS will then provide feedback to the athletes on the same day of the tournament.

Teams will be excited to meet and learn from Major League Baseball stars, Andruw Jones and Jair Jurrjens during the tournament. Jones and Jurrjens will be on hand to coach as well as encourage each player that attends the tournament.

“Alpharetta’s baseball facilities at Wills Park are the perfect location for the inaugural Tygtal Exposure Baseball Tournament,” Tygtal Exposure president Coach Andre Wise said in a release. “We are excited to welcome the teams from all over the country and provide direction to each athlete and their family. The tournament provides competitive play as we simultaneously conduct evaluations, injury prevention strategies and video analysis from our experienced coaching staff that will benefit the players as they navigate the college recruitment journey.”

The tournament is projected to attract not only the players but parents and coaching officials alike. The event will draw participants to Alpharetta’s hotels, more than 200 restaurants, over 250 shops and endless entertainment options. Visitors can book their hotel and start planning a weekend packed with Tygtal Baseball Tournament action as well as awesome Alpharetta events and activities. Special hotel rates for participants and attendees are available at Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Alpharetta, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway and Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta.

“We are thrilled to host the Tygtal Exposure Baseball Tournament in Alpharetta,” Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, said in a release. “Teams traveling to our city will not only find an invaluable baseball tournament in world-class facilities but also have a wonderful destination to experience while they are here. Players and their families will be able to enjoy all of the wonderful entertainment, dining and shopping Alpharetta has to offer before and after the tournament.”

Tournament Registration

• 9U-12U - $435 cash at park / $395 pay online
• 13U-14U - $465 cash at park / $425 pay online
• AAA, AA, A teams accepted into the tournament
• Prizes given to first and second place teams in each bracket
• 3 game guarantee per team

Tournament registration information can be found at www.tygtalexpo.com/events (click on baseball link).

The tournament gate fee for spectators is $6 per day and children under 10 are free. Food trucks and Chick-Fil-A will be on site for players and spectators to purchase.

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