DETROIT - The Wayne State University baseball program conducted a successful two-day youth camp this past weekend, with 84 participants ranging from ages 7-16 working out with area coaches and WSU student-athletes.

The campers learned many new drills and exercises intended to hone their baseball skills as they move forward and advance in the sport.  In addition, they were entertained and educated by Detroit Tigers Jose Valverde and Austin Jackson, who held a Q&A and autograph session with the campers.

“We were excited to have members from the Tigers organization join us for another excellent summer camp. I believe the Tigers' messages to the campers are very valuable and informative regarding their baseball development on and off the field," said WSU head baseball coach Ryan Kelley.  "We were thrilled to work with so many baseball camp participants from the Michigan, Ontario, and Ohio areas. I would personally like to thank the camp participants and families for joining us this year.  Plus, I would like to thank Detroit Tigers Bullpen coach Jeff Jones and the camp staff for helping put together a one of a kind camp opportunity. We look forward to seeing everyone again next summer.”

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Camp Staff:
Scott Pickens - Detroit Tigers Assistant Coach
Jeff Jones – Detroit Tigers Bullpen Coach
Ryan Kelley – WSU Head Coach
Logan Hughes – WSU Hitting Coach
Chris Ogden – WSU Pitching Coach
Art Dudal – WSU Assistant Coach
John Dombrowski – WSU Assistant Coach
Ryan Shay – Bowling Green State University Volunteer Coach
Henry Washington – Retired Macomb CC Head Coach / Former Minor League Player
Brian Bush – Former University of Michigan player and Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player
Deandre Cooper – Harper Woods High School Head Coach and former Detroit Tigers Draft Pick
Rob Cardinal – Harper Woods High School Assistant Coach
Brian Cotner – Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Head Coach
Claude Frady – Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Assistant Coach
Todd Szalka – Trenton High School Head Coach
Brad Thomson – Trenton High School Assistant Coach
Frank DiCristofaro – Lakeview High School Head Coach
David White – WSU Baseball Alumni
Dane Little – WSU Baseball Alumni
Ryan Mosher – WSU Baseball Alumni
Brady Cooper – WSU Baseball Alumni
Current WSU Baseball Student-Athletes