The annual MLB African Elite Camp, a program similar to the MLB European Academy, will get underway in South Africa at the end of the week. The best talent from the continent will gather at the Hoy Park Sports Complex in Durban, South Africa from December 5 to 14, 2013. 41 players and 15 coaches from South Africa, Uganda, Ghana and Nigeria have been invited to participate. The coaching staff is led by Rick Magnante and Craig Lefferts. Right-handed Major League pitcher Mark Melancon of the Pittsburgh Pirates will make a special guest appearance from December 7 to 9.