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LHS Outfielder Added to Roster at Wrigley Field

Loganville High School baseball outfielder Clint Frazier has been chosen to play in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Baseball Game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 18.

It was announced Wednesday that star baseball outfielder has been added to the roster for the 2012 Under Armour All-American Baseball Game. Powered by Baseball Factory, the game will be played on Aug. 18 at Wrigley Field.

According to a press release, the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game showcases 36 of the best high school players, selected by a committee of Baseball Factory scouts. The players will compete in an American vs. National team match-up.  

Frazier was reportedly chosen for his “rare power and speed combination.” He was described as a plus runner with plus arm strength and a competitive nature. A rising senior who was instrumental in helping win the , Frazier is hailed as a talented play who can profile anywhere in the batting order and at all three outfield positions. He is already committed to the University of Georgia next year.

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“It’s not often we find a player with plus speed and power. It’s this rare combination that Clint brings to the game, matched with the talent to play all three outfield positions,” said Steve Bernhardt, Chairman of the Under Armour All-America Game Selection Committee & Executive VP of Baseball Operations at Baseball Factory. “We look forward to watching Clint’s speed and power on display at Wrigley Field.”

The Under Armour All-America Baseball Game is the culmination of a four-day baseball celebration, and will include a formal workout for Major League Baseball scouts and a homerun derby. Seven players who participated last year reportedly went on to be selected in the first round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft.

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For more information on the 2012 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, powered by Baseball Factory, visit www.baseballfactory.com/allamerica/2012. Tickets are currently available online at http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/underarmour.jsp.

About Under Armour, Inc.

Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories.  For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.UA.com.

About Baseball Factory, Inc.

Baseball Factory provides baseball players nationwide with instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and guidance. Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round advice and training so that they all can benefit from Baseball Factory's longstanding relationships in the baseball community.

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