The Wayne State University baseball program will host its annual summer camp July 10-11 at the WSU baseball field in Detroit. Campers will receive fundamental instruction on all aspects of the game, plus have a chance to meet players from the Detroit Tigers. Those Tigers expected to attend include pitcher Justin Verlander, outfielder Curtis Granderson, shortstop Adam Everett and catcher Gerald Laird.

Clinicians for the camp will include WSU head coach Ryan Kelley and Detroit Tigers bullpen coach Jeff Jones, as well as local high school coaches, the Wayne State baseball coaching staff and WSU Baseball student-athletes.

Jones has over 30 years of experience in professional baseball, including over 20 as a pitching coach in the Detroit Tigers organization. He was named the Tigers’ bullpen coach in 2006, marking his fifth stint in that capacity.

Jones had previously served seven consecutive seasons as the pitching coach for the Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit’s Triple A minor league affiliate. His professional coaching career began with the Tigers organization in 1989.

Selected by Oakland in the 13th round of the June 1977 draft, his pitching career spanned 11 seasons (1977-87). He attended Southgate High School, helping lead his team to the Wyandotte League title in 1974.

The camp costs $75 per day or $135 for both days. Campers should be dressed prepared for baseball practice and are advised to bring their own equipment, if possible.  Additional Camp and Registration information can be found at Wayne State University’s Athletic website at www.wsuathletics.com