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2027 FIRE55

08/03/2027 - 08/06/2027
Hartford , Connecticut
INFO NEWS PLAYERS VENUES HOTELS SCHEDULES & STANDINGS ALL EVENTS

INFORMATION

  • Age groups:
    3 Divisions Pitcher Only Positional Player Only Pitcher/Positional Player Combined
  • Pool Play:
    Tuesday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 5th, 2027
  • Price:
    Pitcher Only - $325Positional Player Only - $350Pitcher/Positional Player Combined - $399.00
  • Playoffs/Championships:
    Friday, August 6th, 2027

Firecracker Sports will be holding its pinnacle showcase event, The Fire55 for the graduating classes of 2027 and 2028. This will showcase the top 55 performers chosen by the Firecracker Staff. As expected with any Firecracker event, the Fire55 will be held at one of the top minor league professional ballparks in the entire country, Dunkin' Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats and the AA-Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

The Fire55 is an INVITE ONLY event. All possible invites are verified and evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Player's performance during Firecracker Events through the winter, spring and summer. Events are tournaments, player showcases, team scout days/analytic days, and elevated exposure events

All players will go through a pro style workout with competitive games over a two-day period to give every player the opportunity to showcase their skills to college and pro scouts.

During the Fire55, every player will experience:

  • Opening night reception with speakers, recruiting panels and refreshments at the Marriott Hartford Windsor's ballroom, the host hotel for this event.
  • College seminar(s) for the purpose of players and families to receive as much information about the college recruiting process
  • Two days of metrics both offensively and defensively on the pro field.
  • Competitive games with umpires and an athletic trainer participating.
  • Over 45+ college and pro scouts attended in 2024-2025 including (2) MLB scouts, (11) D1's, (9) D2's, (15+) D3's and numerous JUCO and NAIA schools.
  • Be seen by Firecracker Sports' extensive social media team, who will be promoting players by posting highlights and blogging during the entire event
  • Receive custom showcase t-shirt, game uniform top, a hat and swag bag of gear.
  • Creation of a Player Profile on Firecracker Sports' Players Hub
  • Play at the premier Minor League Stadium, Dunkin' Park

WHO

2027 - 2028 High School Graduates

WHAT TO BRING

  • Baseball pants
  • Baseball belt
  • Baseball equipment

It is suggested that players bring any additional garments that they are comfortable with. Please also bring a pair of white baseball pants as a just in case. Players should also bring cleats, turfs/sneakers, favorite bat, glove(s), and batting gloves. Catchers should bring their full set of catcher's equipment.

 

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Registration

  • DIVISION:
    • Pitcher Only
    • Positional Player Only
    • Pitcher/Positional Player Combined
    • Invite Only
    • Invite Only
    • Invite Only
    0 Players Registered
    COST: $325 - $399.00

College Coaches Attending

Here are the schools who are attending in 2026!

  1. Hudson Valley CC
  2. Vermont State Lyndon
  3. University of Bridgeport
  4. Vermont State Castleton
  5. Keene State
  6. JWU
  7. Mount Saint Mary College
  8. Nichols
  9. RIC
  10. Clark University
  11. Brandeis
  12. Emerson
  13. SUNY Plattsburgh
  14. UAlbany
  15. Hudson Valley CC
  16. Southern Connecticut
  17. Bucknell
  18. Mount St. Vincent
  19. St. Joseph's Brooklyn
  20. Framingham State
  21. Springfield College
  22. Elms College
  23. UMass Amherst
  24. Coast Guard
  25. Quinnipiac
  26. Georgian Court University

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Locations

Dunkin Park

1214 Main Street Clay Arsenal

Hartford connecticut

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  • Dunkin Park
    • Lights
    • Grass
    • Permanent Bathrooms
VENUE DETAILS

Attached is the parking map of available lots for this week, with their exact addresses. All lots are $5 per car pay-by-phone

schedule

2026 EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday August 5th Thursday August 6th Friday August 7th
5:15 PMCoaches check in 8:00 AMJr. Fire55 Players Arrive 7:30:00 AMJr. Fire55 Blue and White Arrival
5:30 PMAll players check in 8:30:00 AMJr. Fire55 Showcase 8:30:00 AMJr. Fire55: Blue vs. White
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMOpening Recpetion 10:30 AMFire55 Players Arrive 9:30 AMJr. Fire55 Red Arrival
   11:15 AMFire55 Showcase 10:30 AMJr. Fire55: Red vs. White
   2:15 PMFire55: Blue vs. Red 11:30 AMFire55 Blue and White Arrival
   4:30 PMJr. Fire55: Blue vs. Red 12:30 PMFire55: Blue vs. White
      1:30 PMFire55 Red Arrival
      2:30 PMFire55: Red vs. White

HOTELS

Our Hotel Policies:

Simply stated, if your team is traveling 75 miles or more to the event’s destination city, your team MUST stay at one of the approved tournament partner hotels. Teams are required to designate a representative to block off rooms for their team through OUR hotel portal and/or staff. We do not have a full “stay to play” policy but we do require 75% of your families/coaches to stay with one of our partner hotels through our website. 

Couple of important notes:

  1. We do have a waiver policy, if teams do NOT want to book through us but want to participate in our events. Those teams will pay a waiver of $750.00 per team, in addition to their registration fee. The waiver fee will be added to your invoice once requested.
  2. Prior to schedule release, if teams are not in compliance according to our hotel policies, they can stay in the event if the waiver is paid in full or they will not be scheduled for the event.
  3. For more details on our hotel policies and to stay in compliance, please click here. 

OUR HOTEL PORTAL:

To Book as an Individual or to secure your Team's Block of Rooms: Click Here!

2026 EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday August 5th Thursday August 6th Friday August 7th
5:15 PMCoaches check in 8:00 AMJr. Fire55 Players Arrive 7:30:00 AMJr. Fire55 Blue and White Arrival
5:30 PMAll players check in 8:30:00 AMJr. Fire55 Showcase 8:30:00 AMJr. Fire55: Blue vs. White
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMOpening Recpetion 10:30 AMFire55 Players Arrive 9:30 AMJr. Fire55 Red Arrival
   11:15 AMFire55 Showcase 10:30 AMJr. Fire55: Red vs. White
   2:15 PMFire55: Blue vs. Red 11:30 AMFire55 Blue and White Arrival
   4:30 PMJr. Fire55: Blue vs. Red 12:30 PMFire55: Blue vs. White
      1:30 PMFire55 Red Arrival
      2:30 PMFire55: Red vs. White

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