Tryout Process

Overview

1. Three independent evaluators for each try out. Current head and assistant coaches will be the evaluators and coordinators.

2. No prior uniforms or team affiliation shirts are to be worn. If the player shows up in a past uniform they will be asked to return with a different uniform (uniform pants notwithstanding).

3. Each player will receive a T-shirt in their size with a number on the back or an identifying tag (runners tag) with a number. 

Process Breakdown

RUNNING

Timed runs as follows: 

• Home to 1st

• 1st to 3rd

FIELDING

Outfield 

• Fly Balls

  • Scored on three balls hit, throw into 2B (no cutoff)

  • Score is based on:

    • Fielding Execution

    • Throwing Accuracy

    • Throwing Velocity

Infield

• Ground Balls

  • Score is based on:

    • Three balls hit and throw to 1st

  • Score is based on:

    • Fielding Ability

    • Fielding Form

    • Throwing Accuracy

    • Throwing Velocity

HITTING

Ten live pitches from a pitching machine or a coach may be used. 

If a faulty/bad pitch occurs, then an extra pitch will be added

Score is based on:

• Mechanics

• Hitting results

PITCHING

Five Pitches, score is based on:

• Pitching Form

• Pitch Accuracy

• Pitch Velocity

CATCHING (not required, optional for those who want to catch)

Five live pitches from a pitcher, score is based on:

• Receiving the pitch

• Mechanics

• Footwork

Three throw downs to 2B, score is based on:

• Throw Accuracy

• Throw Timing

• Throw Velocity

ATTITUDE

Score is based on the following :

• Coachability & Respect for Coaches

• Determination & Focus

• Effort and Hustle