TORONTO -- It was an experience like no other.
After taking the field at Rogers Centre in May at a tryout for the upcoming Tournament 12 -- an event showcasing the top college-eligible baseball talent from around the country -- 150 of the hopeful participants returned to Bond Park (Toronto) this week for a three-day development camp with the Blue Jays Baseball Academy.
During the afternoon on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the group of young players went through a variety of stations covering all facets of the game with former big leaguers including Toronto alumni Jesse Barfield, Denis Boucher, Lloyd Moseby, Duane Ward, Devon White, Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar -- Tournament 12's commissioner and namesake -- his father Sandy Alomar Sr.