The Perfect Game All-American Classic has named World Series-winning manager Joe Girardi and former MLB All-Star outfielder Shane Victorino as managers for its upcoming showcase game, adding notable star power to an event that spotlights the country's top high school baseball prospects. The announcement, made by Perfect Game, underlines the growing profile of youth baseball showcases as a pipeline for identifying and celebrating elite young talent.

The game is scheduled for Sunday, 16 August, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies. Perfect Game describes itself as the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform, and the Classic will feature many of the nation's leading high school players competing in front of scouts and fans.