About Our Program

  • About Top Tier

    Top Tier Baseball started in 2004 with one 18U team. That team became a national brand, quickly, traveling the country and showcasing its talent in prestigious tournaments. That team went on to win 40+ games and featured big leaguer, John Ely, and five more draft picks.

    In total, 83 Top Tier Baseball players have been drafted, with eight coming in 2024. Headlining that group is Ryan Sloan, a second-round pick by the Seattle Mariners.

    Top Tier has evolved since its inception to one of the elite amateur baseball organizations in the country. The strength of our program lies in our commitment in developing players and building confidence through hard work and dedication. This very commitment has manifested itself on the diamond in some of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in amateur baseball.

    In 2022 and 2023, the Top Tier/5-Star Roos Mafia went on to win Perfect Game's WWBA World Championships. This past summer, Top Tier's 17U Select team took third in a highly-competitive USA Baseball National Team Championship tournament.

    Top Tier has three active players in the MLB - Paul DeJong, Ryan Borucki and Sean Hjelle.

    We take great pride in Top Tier's "A Tradition of Baseball Excellence" that has developed as a result of hard work by many outstanding players, the dedication of coaches, the unwavering assistance of our sponsors and the commitment and support of parents. The common purpose of all those involved is to put players in a position to compete, whereby gaining confidence with success and learning from failure. We believe our staff puts players in the best position to succeed on and off the field.

  • Testimonials

    Tanner Roark, Class of 2005, University of Illinois, Washington Nationals

    Top Tier provided me with the opportunity to compete at the highest level of competition during high school. Todd Fine and Top Tier helped me build the foundation to take my career to the highest level, and for that, I am forever grateful.

    John Ely, Class of 2004, Miami of Ohio, Milwaukee Brewers

    Top Tier and Todd Fine gave me the chance to play against some of the best competition in the country while I was in High School. I have no doubt that this exposure helped me develop my skills and reach my goals.

    Anthony Ray, Class of 2013, John A Logan College, St. Louis Cardinals

    Top Tier taught me that champions are made from something they have deep inside them, a drive, a dream, a vision. TT HAS provided so many opportunities for me to be successful in life as well as baseball.

    I have only been playing for TT for 2 years now and I can say that this is my second family. You have seen that talent in me that other people did not see. It also taught me that championships are made from something they have deep inside them, a drive, a dream, a vision. TT has provided so many opportunities for me to be successful in life as well as baseball.

    Adam Walton, Class of 2012, University of Illinois

    TT has helped me grow not only as a ballplayer, but as a better individual as well. The coaches are some of the best around. I have been lucky enough to be with Todd since I was about 7 and he has been nothing but helpful since then with everything from school to helping me play college ball at Illinois. He is not only a great coach but someone who will always be there for you.

    John Kravetz, Class of 2011, University of Illinois

    To play for Top Tier has been a huge honor and privilege. From the COACHES, the COMPETITION, the EXPOSURE, and the MEMORIES, everything has been first rate. Coach Fine and his staff are very knowledgeable and second to none. Top Tier is huge reason I am playing baseball at the University of Illinois in the Big Ten.

    Luke Johnson, Class of 2014, Bucknell University

    Top Tier has brought my game to another level. I have grown tremendously as a ball player, but even more as a man. The quality of the coaches isn't matched by anyone. Day in and day out you learn how to compete with the best of the best. I can't thank the coaching staff enough for all they have done for me.

    Connor Powers, Class of 2006, Mississippi State University, Padres Organization

    Todd, Thanks, wouldn't be anywhere close to where I am today without Top Tier Baseball. Best decision I ever made.

    Kyle Colletta, Class of 2013, Northern Kentucky University

    Top Tier has given me every opportunity possible to reach my full potential and has enabled me to continue my career at the next level. It's a program that really lives up to its name.

    Jack Fischer, Class of 2011, Wake Forest University

    Top Tier has allowed me to play at the highest level with some of the best coaching around. I played on Top Tier under Todd Fine for three years. From the national tournaments to the PBR showcases, I was able to compete with the best players not only in Illinois, but the country. The coaching of Seth Kenny and Matty Plant has helped tremendously in the development of my game both physically and mentally. Top Tier was able to give my teammates and myself the national spotlight to advertise our skills on the field. I am very grateful for the opportunity to compete in an organization such as Top Tier.

    Kevin Smith, Class of 2013, Creighton University

    Top Tier is true to its name. There is not a better travel organization anywhere close in the Mid West. The facilities, staff and level of competition made me a better player.

    Anthony Milazzo, Class of 2011, University of Illinois

    I also wanted to inform you that this past fall I successfully walked on to the University of Illinois baseball team. Top Tier was such an integral part of my success and I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have been a part of it.

    Ryan Powers, Class of 2011, University of Miami of Ohio

    In addition to being a part of special group of young men the Top Tier team provided many national venues showcasing his talents against the best players across the country with college coaches from all areas scouting Top Tier players. The Top Tier coaches were professional, knowledgeable, encouraging and provided an outstanding road map to the future expectations that would be required at the next level. The Top Tier program has enriched Ryan's life with new friends and special experiences that he is truly thankful for.

    Dakota Kotowski, Class of 2018, Missouri State University

    When you wear the Top Tier jersey, you have the opportunity to do something better. You get to learn how to grow, you get to learn how to fail. I think that's what Top Tier does so well here is you're always competing, you're always looking for something more. There's no such thing in these walls as satisfaction. This is probably the best organization in the state due to the fact that the coaches care so much about the players. They want the players to make the best representation of themselves so they're going to put 100% conviction, positive attitude and effort to make that player the best player they can. The actions speak louder than words here. The amount of professional players, the amount of people that get to get an education here is second to none.