Event Description

See Your Way to the Top: Prep Baseball’s Annual NPI Tournament

At Prep Baseball’s National Program Invitational (NPI), teams and programs from around the country come to cement their legacies. 

The annual tournament, played at LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA, brings together the nation’s best teams and programs from among top-tier 15U, 16U, and 17U squads. For many teams, it’s the most intense competition they’ll see all summer. The scouting presence is second-to-none, and the spotlight burns brightest on players and teams ready to rise to the occasion. 

Every year, players, teams, coaches, and program directors look to the NPI as a chance to claim their spot in the national prep baseball conversation. For scouts and recruiters, it’s the opportunity to see the next generation of top-tier talent all in one place. 

NPI at a glance:

• Invitation-only: the best programs and the highest level of competition.

• Multi-level focus: 15U, 16U, and 17U teams compete together to showcase full program strength.

• Scouts everywhere: top-tier college scouts and recruiters lock in on future stars.

• Four-game guarantee: every team gets the opportunity to make an impact.

• Live streaming & on-demand video: teams play in front of family, friends, scouts, and recruiters even if they’re not in the stands. 

Fields of play: LakePoint Sports is where the best talent rises

There’s no better stage than LakePoint Sports, the flagship home for Prep Baseball’s biggest events. 

Located in Emerson, GA, less than an hour from downtown Atlanta, this 1,300-acre sports mecca is built for high-level competition, and its elite baseball complex is second to none. Eight Major League-sized fields, surfaced entirely with high-tech GeoSurfaces synthetic turf, ensure a true bounce, a fast game, and zero weather delays.

For families and teams, LakePoint is a true destination where players compete, connect, and create memories. 

LakePoint at a Glance

• Major League-Sized Fields: eight turf fields designed for elite play.

• Weather-Proof: synthetic surfaces ensure games stay on schedule, rain or shine.

• Perfect Location: easily accessible from major cities and travel hubs.

• Unmatched Facilities: from on-site amenities to state-of-the-art training spaces, this is the place to play.

Tournament Spray Chart

• Gate Fees:

  • $15 Daily

  • $50 Multi-Day Pass

  • $10 Senior & Military Discount

  • Kids 10 & Under: Free

• Bat Type: Wood bats only for all ages.

• Schedules: posted 7 days prior to the start

  • Games can start as early as 8 a.m. on the first day of the tournament

• 2025 Champions: 

  • 15u: CANES SOUTHWEST NATIONAL

  • 16u: 643 DP COUGARS

  • 17u: TEXAS TWELVE RED SOX

Parents: Set Your Georgia Travel Plan

There are plenty of things to do throughout the Peach State, no matter which direction you turn. Here are a few baseball-related activities that come to mind. 

Is That a Banana?

The city of Savannah is a bit of a drive from Emerson, but if time allows you can say you visited the home of the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of “Banana Ball.”

Birthplace of the Peach

The legendary “Georgia Peach” Ty Cobb still holds the all-time highest career batting average of .366. He was born an hour to the east in Narrows, Georgia.

Hammerin’ Hank’s Place

Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s HR record in 1974 at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. Today you can check out his statue in Monument Garden at Truist Park, where the stadium once stood. There’s also a museum and athletics complex at Georgia State University named in Aaron’s honor.