Age Level
Age cut-off is April 30th (or whatever your age is on April 30th of the following year) 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 May 1st. Our high school (freshman - seniors) teams are typically made by graduation year.
What to bring ...
Tryouts are a relatively long day so make sure you bring water, snack and sun screen. Please wear a full uniform including spikes and turf shoes.
What to expect ...
Expect a lot of players, good competition and a good baseball setting. Each player will run a 60 yard dash (40 yard for 10u-13u), go through defensive work including outfield, infield, catcher pop times, batting practice and bullpens.
For some tryouts, after Day 1, we will post call back rosters for a Day 2 tryout that will include games. Those "Call Back Games" will be posted on our site the same day as your Day 1 tryout. Players will play a scrimmage where pitchers throw a controlled inning against hitters.
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 we will make it work.
If you have to leave early, please let us know and we'll make sure we get you out of there as soon as possible - no problem !
DAY 1 of TRYOUTS
HITTING
Each player will receive between 8-12 pitches from a coach.
Scoring will be judged on ABILITY including:
INFIELD
Each player will receive 5 – 8 ground balls hit at them, to their left, right and on the run
Scoring will be judged on ABILITY including:
OUTFIELD
Each Player will receive 4 – 8 fly balls hit at them, to their right and left
Fielding the ball on the ground and make a proper and quick transfer
PITCHING
Each player will receive 10 – 20 pitches / or throw one inning
CATCHING
Each player will receive 5 balls thrown from an evaluator and/or pitcher
RUNNING
Player should sign up online by AT LEAST one day before their tryout.
*Tryouts may be modified based on space and time available.
Check-in
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before tryouts.