Whitecaps players are from all over the country as well as many foreign countries. Past players have been from Canada, Australia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and more. There are no advantages to living in the state of Michigan (only a few players have been from Michigan). The Tigers have an extensive scouting system in place to find the best talent possible around the world.
While in Grand Rapids, most players stay with host families in the "Keep-A-Cap" program. Similar to a foreign exchange program, the host families provide comfortable housing for players, usually offering home-cooked meals and sometimes transportation. About 95% of all Whitecaps players have stayed with host families.