T h e W o r l d f B a s e b a l l
7775 Old Kings Rd. • Jacksonville • Florida • 32209
Clay Daniel • Owner / Operator
claydaniel@theworldofbaseball.net
Clay Daniel 904-343-0282
The World of Baseball was established in the summer of 2006 on 20 acres of perfectly manicured grounds near the northern border of Jacksonville, Florida. Host and primary site for the Annual World of Baseball College Tour and home to highly competitive elite showcase teams. WOB is dedicated to player development and in a few short years gained national notoriety as the premier baseball training program of North Florida. Over 30 WOB players have received either college offers or professional contracts while many others continue to develop while aspiring to advance to a higher level.
We could not have said it any better when collegiate coach and mentor, Darrell Royal said,
"Success is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Preparation at The World of Baseball is offered on three different levels all geared for our developing athletes.
Individual...Skill
Combat...Intensity
Showcase...Team & Execution
Skill...Intensity...Execution
Take your game to the next level, call or visit
The World of Baseball today !!
WOB HEADLINES
Daniel Scouted Big Leaguer Wins Gold Glove !!
Angels shortstop Erick Aybar has been selected to the 2011 Rawlings Gold Glove Award team, in an announcement made by the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company on an ESPN2 awards telecast. This marks the first such honor for Aybar. The Dominican native posted a .980 fielding percentage (third in the AL). Aybar committed just 13 errors in 659 total chances. He totaled 240 putouts, 406 assists and tied for the league lead being involved in 102 double plays. Aybar also posted several offensive career highs, including 30 stolen bases, the most ever by an Angel shortstop.
Aybar was scouted and signed by former Angels Director of International Scouting, Clay Daniel. One of many talents brought to the 'Bigs' by Daniel, Aybar, 27, joins Orlando Cabrera (2007) and Jim Fregosi (1967) as the only shortstops in franchise history to win a Gold Glove.
Clay Daniel Inks Deal With D-Backs
Clay Daniel, World of Baseball owner and head instructor signed a new MLB Pro Scout deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kevin Towers, one of baseball's most respected general managers, enters his second full season with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012 after being named Executive Vice President & GM on Sept. 22, 2010. On the heels of a Divisional Championship and impressive play-off season in 2011, Towers reached out to Daniel to handle advanced scouting duties. 2012 promises to be another big year for the Diamondbacks and National League Manager of the Year, Kirk Gibson.
FORMER WORLD OF BASEBALL STANDOUT SHINES
Danny Vargas-Vila capped a record breaking season with a stellar 8 inning performance and victory in the Division II National Championships in Cary, N.C. Vargas-Vila finished the season 16-1 and was named 'Most Outstanding Player' of the National Championship Series as he led the University of West Florida to their first-ever championship title. To top off Danny's week, he was selected in the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Congratulations Danny !
BREWERS TAKE MOYE IN 15TH ROUND OF MLB DRAFT
The Milwaukee Brewers made former WOB Trainee, Andy Moye their 16th pick of the MLB Draft. After a later round selection of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010, Andy remained draft eligible and posted a solid senior year with a 7-2 record and 2.39 ERA at Georgia Southern moving up 35 rounds in the 2011 Draft. Andy also garnered All-Southern Conference honors to cap his career at GSU.
Congratulations Andy !!
Seminole State College of Florida Delivers Big !
4 Prospects In 2011 MLB Draft
Three pitchers and an infielder from SSCF were selected in the 2011 MLB Draft including Jacksonville's Michael Clevinger. Another high profile prospect that has spent some valuable time training with WOB's Clay Daniel. Clevinger was made the 135th pick of the 4th round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Congratulations Michael !!.
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