TRYOUT INFORMATION
Tryouts are held two separate occasions to provide players ages 8-18 to be evaluated by the player agent, manager and coaches in order to be drafted on teams in their respective divisions. (Note: tryouts for 8 year olds is optional as most 8 years will remain in the AAA - Machine Pitch division).
What should I bring:
Each participant should bring a bottle of water, baseball mitt, batting helmet and bat. If you do not own a batting helmet or bat, they will be provided for your use during tryouts.
What should I wear:
Players should wear baseball pants, t-shirt, cleats, baseball cap and protective cup.
What skills will be tested:
Each player will be rated in at least four areas:
1. Running - timed running from home plate to first base
2. Fly Balls - catching fly balls in the outfield and throwing to second base
3. Grounders - field ground balls in shortstop position and throwing the balls to first base
4. Hitting - hitting pitched balls
5.Optional Pitching - throw pitches from a 46 ft, pitching mound
TRYOUT DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION
All Tryouts are held on the Major Field at Scottsdale Ranch Park (Junior field for 13 and older)
8-12 year olds
There are two options available but it is only necessary that each player attend ONE
*Please note that tryouts are optional for 8 year olds
Saturday, January 21st
8:30 - 8/9 year olds
10:00 - 10 year olds
11:30 - 11/12 year olds
Saturday, January 28th
8:30 - 8/9 year olds
10:00 - 10 year olds
11:30 - 11/12 year olds
13 and older
Date to be announced, sometime toward the end of February, to be held on the Junior field at Scottsdale Ranch Park