By Tiffany Williams –
On Monday, June 9, the most talented high school all-star baseball players from across the tristate area will showcase their skills in front of major league and college scouts during the highly anticipated 39th annual Phillies Carpenter Cup Classic, proudly presented by Nike.
This prestigious 15-game tournament will run through Thursday, June 12, and will take place at the Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy Fields located in FDR Park. The tournament culminates with the semi-finals and championship game scheduled for Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17, respectively, both held at the iconic Citizens Bank Park.
“We’re excited to once again host the Phillies Carpenter Cup, recognized nationally as one of the finest baseball tournaments for high school students,” said Phillies Director of Youth Baseball and Softball Development Jon Joaquin. “This tournament has been a catalyst for many players to receive scholarships and admission to the country’s top universities.”
Admission to games at both the MLB Urban Youth Academy Fields in FDR Park and the renowned Citizens Bank Park is complimentary and open to the public, allowing fans to witness the next generation of baseball talent. For real-time updates and coverage during the Carpenter Cup, follow @CarpenterCupBB on X.
2025 CARPENTER CUP CLASSIC TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
Monday, June 9 – Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy Fields in FDR Park
Game #1 9:00 a.m., Philadelphia Public @ Inter-ac/Independents, Dick Allen Field
Game #2 10:30 a.m., Mercer County @ Chester County, Richie Ashburn Field
Game #3 12:00 p.m., Delaware County @ Berks County, Dick Allen Field
Game #4 1:30 p.m., Delaware South @ Delaware North, Richie Ashburn Field
Tuesday, June 10 – Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy Fields in FDR Park
Game #5 9:00 a.m., Olympic Colonial @ Lehigh Valley, Dick Allen Field
Game #6 10:30 a.m., Bux-Mont @ Burlington County, Richie Ashburn Field
Game #7 12:00 p.m., Tri-Cape @ Jersey Shore, Dick Allen Field
Game #8 1:30 p.m., SEPA @ Philadelphia Catholic, Richie Ashburn Field
RAIN DATE – Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12 – Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy Fields in FDR Park
Game #9, 9:00 a.m., Winner Game 1 @ Winner Game 2, Dick Allen Field
Game #10, 10:30 a.m., Winner Game 4 @ Winner Game 3, Richie Ashburn Field
Game #11, 12:00 p.m., Winner Game 6 @ Winner Game 5, Dick Allen Field
Game #12, 1:30 p.m., Winner Game 7 @ Winner Game 8, Richie Ashburn Field
RAIN DATE – Friday, June 13
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AT CITIZENS BANK PARK
Monday, June 16 – Semi-Finals at Citizens Bank Park
Game #13 9:00 a.m., Winner Game 9 @ Winner Game 10
Game #14 12:00 p.m., Winner Game 11 @ Winner Game 12
Tuesday, June 17 – Championship Game at Citizens Bank Park
Game #15 9:30 a.m., Winner Game 13 @ Winner Game 14
The multi-site Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy boasts state-of-the-art outdoor and indoor facilities designed to provide free, year-round instruction to over 6,000 young athletes participating in the Phillies Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program throughout Philadelphia. Among its standout features is the Ryan Howard Training Center, located at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center in South Philadelphia. This impressive 7,500-square-foot training facility is equipped with four retractable batting cages that replicate the high-quality experience found at the Phillies minor league spring training site in Clearwater, Florida. Additionally, the center provides ample space for fitness training, as well as educational and vocational programs aimed at empowering local youth.
Complementing the Ryan Howard Training Center, the academy also includes an expansive outdoor complex situated in FDR Park, featuring two well-maintained baseball fields and two softball fields designed to foster athletic development.
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