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Play in Michigan. Compete nationally.
USA Prime Michigan is part of USA Prime, a national network of more than 75 programs and 1,000+ baseball and softball teams. That gives Michigan players a path to national teams, national championship events and the scouts and college coaches who follow them.
Network totals across USA Prime as reported at usaprime.com, November 2026. MLB figures are for baseball.
Baseball
USA Prime National Baseball
USA Prime Michigan baseball players train and play at home, with three ways to step onto the national baseball stage.
USA Prime National teams
USA Prime's top national teams bring together elite players from across the network, from 12U through 17U.
- National, American, Scout Team and Prospects rosters
- Players recognized among the top 100 prospects by Perfect Game and Baseball America
- Interested players start with the national inquiry form
National events
USA Prime teams compete at premier national tournaments, including Perfect Game WWBA, USA Baseball and Prep Baseball Report events, where college coaches and pro scouts come to watch.
- National championships at 12U through 17U
- Showcase and tournament exposure every summer and fall
- College coaches and pro scouts in the stands
College and pro exposure
More than 4,500 USA Prime players have committed to NCAA programs since 2017. Our Michigan players get the same network behind them.
- Build a free Player Profile to send to college coaches
- Search every NCAA, NAIA and JUCO program
- See who has already committed from USA Prime Michigan
A Michigan connection
Detroit Tigers / USA Prime Scout Teams
USA Prime National partners with the Detroit Tigers on two scout teams. The Tigers' amateur scouting staff says the partnership builds relationships with players and coaches and opens more doors to professional baseball.
- 17U National / Detroit Tigers Scout TeamUpperclass
- 16U National / Detroit Tigers Underclass Scout TeamUnderclass
Baseball · Proven on the national stage
Baseball national titles
A sample of the national championships won by USA Prime National baseball teams.
Baseball elite alumni
From USA Prime to the pros
The USA Prime National program has produced some of the top college and professional players in the country, including these MLB first-round picks.
Bryce Rainer
Shortstop · Detroit Tigers
Bryce Eldridge
First base · San Francisco Giants
Kash Mayfield
Left-handed pitcher · San Diego Padres
Slade Caldwell
Outfield · Arizona Diamondbacks
Levi Sterling
Right-handed pitcher · Pittsburgh Pirates
USA Prime alumni in college baseball
See the full alumni list →Alumni and their schools as listed by USA Prime National (usaprimenational.org/alumni), 2022 to 2024 graduating classes. MLB Draft picks as listed by USA Prime (usaprime.com). For USA Prime Michigan commits, see College Commits & Draft Picks.
Softball
USA Prime National Softball
The USA Prime National Softball Program brings top players and coaches together to compete at the highest level, with a focus on college exposure. USA Prime Michigan softball players are part of the same network.
National teams
National softball teams from 12U through 18U, built for players chasing college softball.
- 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U national teams
- Rosters built for college-bound players at every age
- Interested players start by contacting the national program
College exposure
National softball events put USA Prime players in front of college coaches every summer and fall.
- National events every summer and fall where college coaches recruit
- Scouting director Jeff Halstead has coached 220+ college signees, including 20 Power 5 athletes
- Build a free Player Profile to send to college coaches
Softball program details as listed by USA Prime at usaprime.com, November 2026.
The Prime Network · Baseball and softball
Coast to coast
USA Prime Michigan is part of the Midwest region. Players can meet, practice with and compete against USA Prime teams in every corner of the country.
West
11 programs
100+ teamsMidwest
21 programs, including USA Prime Michigan
300+ teamsSouthwest
20 programs
200+ teamsNortheast
5 programs
150+ teamsSoutheast
20 programs
300+ teamsGetting there
How Michigan players get on the national radar
Join a USA Prime Michigan team
Try out for a baseball or softball team at our Waterford, Shelby, Mid-Michigan or Livonia location. Request a tryout
Develop and compete
Train year-round, play a national-level schedule and log your numbers so coaches can see your progress.
Build your Player Profile
Put your metrics, video and academics on one page you can send to any college coach. Get started
Talk to your coach
Ask your USA Prime Michigan coach about national team opportunities, then complete the USA Prime National inquiry.
Start your path with Prime
Train in Michigan, compete across the country and get seen by the coaches who matter.