The evaluations will be ~30 minutes and kids will be evaluated in a cohort of 10 players in their same age group.  The evaluation will consist of:

1. Hitting – Every player will get 5 pitches from the pitching machine at an appropriate speed.  They should swing at all 5 pitches, not wait for the perfect pitch.  After the 5th pitch, whether they make contact or not, they will run the bases. They will run from home plate, all the way to third base, as fast as they can.
2. Ground Balls - After all of the players have hit, each player will take 3 ground balls at the shortstop position and throw every ball they field to a player standing at first base. After they take the three ground balls, they will run over to first base and receive 3 throws from the next player fielding balls at shortstop.
3. Fly Balls - After all players have taken their ground balls, they will then take 3 fly balls in left field, and after fielding each flyball they will immediately throw the ball to a player at second base.  After they have fielded their 3^rd flyball they will run to second base to receive 3 throws from the next player fielding fly balls in left field.
4. Pitching (optional) - For those who want to, players will throw three pitches in the bullpen.  These players must warm up prior to coming to the tryouts.  We do not want players pitching and throwing their hardest if they did not properly warm up.

What the kids will need for evaluations:

• Batting Helmet, Bat, Glove, Cleats and Water. If you don't have a batting helmet - we will have extras that your child can borrow.

Next Steps:

• I will send an email by 1/14 with your child’s specific tryout slot
• Email me ASAP with any conflicts you are aware of on the evaluation days OR any questions you have
• Remind your child's friends to sign-up no later than 1/14.  Baseball/Softball is a ton of fun - and even more so competing with and against your friends!

Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you on the field!