RIPLEY, W.Va. — Ripley first baseman/catcher Anthony Jarvis will be a part of the 11th annual World Power Showcase from Marlins Park in Miami later this month.
The showcase will run from Tuesday, December 27th through Saturday, December 31st. Jarvis will represent West Virginia in the Home Run Derby and play for the East team in the All-American contests.
“I have the home run derby and then play three games for the East All-American team,” Jarvis said. “There will also be a pro-showcase – I’ll run, hit some, field some ground balls and throw a little bit. I’ve been nervous, but I’m just hoping to go out there and do the best I can and hopefully compete a little bit.”
Jarvis hit .414 a year ago with 40 RBI and seven home runs as the Vikings advanced to the Class AAA state tournament semifinals. Ripley ended the year ranked No. 3 in the final MetroNews baseball rankings. He’s already signed to play baseball for Glenville State as well.
“I love it up there,” he said. “I went on my first visit up there and fell in love with the players, coaching staff and the whole town. It’s a great place for me to further my baseball career and education. The (facilities) they have up there to practice and compete are phenomenal.”
As a part of the Home Run Derby, Jarvis has been collecting donations for a high school friend who has muscular dystrophy.
The complete interview with Jarvis is posted above.