9am: 9u, 10u, 11u
11am: 12u, 13u
1pm: 14u
Age Level
Age cut-off is April 30th (or whatever your age is on April 30th) For example, if you are 14 years old right now and your birthday is March 3rd you are considered a 15u because you turn 15 before April 30th.
What to bring ...
Tryouts are a relatively long day so make sure you bring water and snack. Please wear a full uniform including turf shoes (no spikes) and glove. Each player will receive a hat at the tryout. If you have your own bat, bring it otherwise we will have some there for you to borrow.
What to expect ...
Expect a lot of kids, good competition and a good baseball setting. Each player go through defensive work including outfield, infield, catcher pop times, batting practice and bullpens.
Posting Rosters ...
We will post rosters three days after each respective age group’s tryouts.
Players who cannot make tryouts or who have to leave early ...
If you are a player who cannot make a tryout, you should come to the next closest age group to be graded out. Please email me at: abarta@minnesotabaseballacademy.com with your situation and I'll make it work.
*Tryout format may adjust based on location (indoors / outdoors)
HITTING
Each player will receive between 7 – 10 pitches from a coach.
Scoring will be judged on mechanics including:
INFIELD
Each player will receive 5 – 8 ground balls hit at them, to their right and left
Scoring will be judged on mechanics including:
OUTFIELD
Each Player will receive 4 – 8 fly balls hit at them, to their right and left
PITCHING
Each player will receive 10 – 20 pitches
CATCHING
Each player will receive 5 balls thrown from an evaluator and/or pitcher
RUNNING (if space allows)
Players 14u-18u will run timed 60 yard dashes
Players 13u and under will run a 40 yard dash (if time permits)
Check-in
When players arrive, they must check in at the check-in tent and get their player # and get their picture taken. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before tryouts. All players will receive a Blizzard hat at tryouts.
Age Level
Age cut-off is April 30th (or whatever your age is on April 30th) For example, if you are 14 years old right now and your birthday is March 3rd, you are considered a 15u because you turn 15 before April 30th.