Brewers Fantasy Camp

[cbustim]

Has anyone gone to or is anyone going to Brewers Fantasy Camp? I am trying to get a headstart on what baseball related gear to bring. I figured that I should buy some stuff for me while out doing some holiday shopping. Any advice?

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Hey cbus

 

I went last year and it was a total BLAST! The coaches were great, the other campers were really fun and just being out there playing baseball was awesome. How often do you get to hang out for a week with a bunch of people that love baseball and the Brewers that much at our age?!? I'm planning on returning next year for sure.

 

As far as stuff to bring, they do cover most of the things and there is daily laundry service for the baseball clothes (they'll have sharpies to put your locker number on your clothes and it will be hanging up the next day when you arrive). What i would suggest are:

 

1) Baseball sliders. They give you a pair of stretchy undergarments, but the sliders give you a little more padding.

2) Glove - obviously

3) Cleats - I would highly suggest getting these broken in before you get there...the shoes and your feet. You'll be on your feet in these a good 8 hours a day.

4) Sunglasses - The angle on the sun on a few of the fields is brutal. Especially in the outfield.

5) Undershirts - They give you a couple, but I might bring one long sleeve warmer one. The ones they gave were the dry fit types. We ran into some really cold weather on a couple days.

6) Jock and supporter - don't be a hero here...if you are playing anywhere besides outfield, you are going to want one. You just never know where that ball is going after all these years.

7) Shower shoes - not mandatory, but I like them for the locker room.

8) Pads or braces depending on your body. I wore some knee pads for my bum knees.

9) Money - If you forget or want anything, just bring some cash and the clubbies will get it for you at a reasonable price. When it got freezing cold last year, a bunch of us bought those warm winter Brewer jackets that were life savers.

 

The other items are optional...some guys bring their own bats, but they have plenty. You get a hat, uni (home and away tops), batting gloves, a few undergarments, socks, belt, a smaller bag for clothes (not big enough if you bring a bat, but fine otherwise) and they have helmets.

 

I got everything on eastbay. Sometimes the stock at the local stores is limited.

 

Have a great time...ping me if you have any other questions.

[cbustim]

A little less than 2 weeks away. Now that winter has officially shown its ugly face, the timing could not be better to show off my inferior baseball prowess.

[cbustim]

Anyone going in 2013?

[cbustim]

Any one in 2014? They will be providing everyone with the Gold colored jerseys this time around.

[lcbj68c]

Anyone in 2015. I really want to do this soon.

 

For anybody that has been, I live in Utah and really need nothing to do with their stock flight arrangements from Milwaukee. Does anybody know if the cost will be reduced if the flight is not needed?

 

For anybody that has been...what hotel do they use?

[pitchleague]

I have asked in the past about flights since I live in Arizona . They do not give you any special sort of deal. In fact I asked if they would pay for my flight back to Milwaukee in the summer instead ( for the reunion) and they said no.

[Point Beer Is Best]

Does the MVP get a Spring Training Invite to be in the mix at 1B?

[jerichoholicninja]

Does the MVP get a Spring Training Invite to be in the mix at 1B?

 

I'm pretty sure that's how Lyle got his Spring Training invite.

[TURBO]

How much does it cost to do this? Sounds awesome!!!

[lcbj68c]

$4,100

[DocLuna7]

Highly jealous of you guys who have gone or are going this next spring. One of these years this is coming off the bucket list.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

I'm waiting for Sveum to do the next Brewers fantasy camp. I'd love to be sitting in the bar listening to the story of Yount hitting him in the ear on their hunting trip.

[cbustim]

Anyone headed to AZ for Brewers Camp in 2016? Just a few short weeks away!

[sveumrules]

I'm waiting until Russell Branyan and/or Ben Sheets will be there. Would love for Russ to hit a moonshot off of me & would get a real kick out of striking out Sheeter, assuming he wasn't too afraid to get in the box of course.

[cbustim]

Ben Sheets is one former player that myself and other campers continue to ask for as a coach participant. That would be a great get.

[3and2Fastball]

Sheets is pretty busy coaching his son's travel team. Seaver Sheets is 13 years old and one of the best pitchers in the country for his age. Just a pure guess but once Seaver grows up, there'll be a better chance of Ben attending Fantasy Camp.

 

A buddy of mine has gone many times and loved it

[bobble brian]

This will be my first year attending - starting to get equally nervous and excited. Not really sure what to expect, but here is my "to do list" while I am out there.

 

1. Not get injured

2. Get at least one hit a day

3. Execute one head first slide

 

Hopefully I am not the worst one out there. If so, I apologize ahead of time.

[cbustim]

You will have a blast. There is a very wide arrange of talent. This will be my 4th Fantasy Camp and each one has been special for different reasons. Just stay healthy!

[hawing]

Sheets is pretty busy coaching his son's travel team. Seaver Sheets is 13 years old and one of the best pitchers in the country for his age.

Aw, man, I remember when Ben Sheets' kids were born.

[cbustim]

Well, did you accomplish your 3 goals? The line in the trainers room was getting pretty lengthy.

 

Hope you enjoyed the week.

[Outlander]

Also, were you mentioned at all in the articles that the Journal Sentinal was doing during fantasy camp?

[cbustim]

Also, were you mentioned at all in the articles that the Journal Sentinal was doing during fantasy camp?

 

 

I played on the same team as Gary D'Amato (JS writer who did the daily chronicle) and luckily kept my name out of the newspaper. It's a great experience!

[bobble brian]

I had an amazing time at my first fantasy camp and accomplished some of my goals to boot.

 

1. I did not get injured and avoided the training room, which quite honestly, was packed during the end of camp.

 

2. I got at least one hit everyday except one. A few days I had multiple hits, so my hit average was well over one per day.

 

3. I chickened out and did not do any head first slides. I was looking for the right chance/opportunity to do so, but it never presented itself.

 

I was not mentioned in any of the Journal Sentinel articles but did talk to Gary D'Amato everyday.

 

In addition, I swung at the first pitch once (just because I could) and also cracked a bat.

 

If anybody is considering doing this, by all means go for it. I was skeptical at first but the week flies by. Lots of great guys and great memories. I look forward to going back in the near future.

[lcbj68c]

That's great guys! Thanks for sharing your stories!