Top Tier's very own Grant Leader (Lyons Township, 2019) made his way out to Cary, N.C. earlier in August, hoping to impress the right people at USA Baseball during the annual National Team Identification Series (NTIS). He was one of over 1,200 athletes across varying age levels invited to participate. After it was all said and done, the right handed pitcher and catcher was one of only 58 total athletes invited to continue on with USA Baseball. And one of only 12 players invited to join the 17u National Team Development Program (NTDP).

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For more information on the 17u National Team Development Program, click here.