How to tryout or receive attention?***

[scotts]

Can anyone tell me how to participate in open tryouts other then MLB just as Schaumburg Flyers or other Professional or minor league organizations? I just need people to see me play and not necessarily past credentials.

Please respond legitimitly only... Thank you.

or email me at treestump99@yahoo.com

[heavesrock]

Are you looking for indy ball play?

[scotts]

Yes, most likely for Independent league (although I'm not sure how likely). I'm just more realistic about that than showing up at an open tryout for the Chicago Cubs or something like that.

How would I get a chance to tryout for an independent team with out being seen initially in a game by a scout?

Thanks again...

[heavesrock]

OK, Here's a list of things you can do for different leagues:

Atlantic: Too late to tryout
Northern: Too late
Can-AM: Too late
UBL: See three above
Frontier: Happened in early may
Golden: I suggest you contact GBLCommish, who posts on here
New York: The New York State League of Professional Baseball will be conducting its first annual open tryout camp at Murnane Field in Utica on June 27 at 7 a.m. Players signed out of the camp will be assigned to the rosters of the league’s four teams— the Utica Brewmasters, the Rome Coppers, the Oneida Barge Bucs and the Herkimer Trailblazers.

In order to participate in the camp, players must generally have had no professional baseball experience and have played college baseball within the last two years. All players must preregister at info@nystateleague.com with their name, address, phone number, date of birth and college affiliation. If you do not pre-register the League cannot guarantee you will be able to participate in the tryout. There is no cost for the tryout.

The tryout will be conducted by Nick Belmonte, the League’s Director of Player Personnel and the League’s managers including former Major League All Star Dave Cash

Continental: peruse this site: http://www.cblproball.com/

[scotts]

Thank you so much for your time- two more questions if I could...

1. Does the Northern league hold the same opportunities for NEXT year as the New York one does? Actually all my inquiries are for next year as I assumed I was too late.

Does the Northern League have open tryout in March or April 2008? I couldn't find the info on their website.

2. Will I be denied an opportunity to tryout if I do not have college ball experience? Is that considered a waste of their time?

Thanks again...

[heavesrock]

I believe the NL usually has open tryouts they just haven't been announced yet.


I don't think you would be denied a chance at a spot, as a lot of players drafted by MLB don't play college, nor do a a lot of other pros.


I would try emailing the league or individual teams about further questions, or email wrt@nlfan.com(He knows a lot about the league)

[beetm]

Too late this year for The South Coast League, too but here's the info from this years tryouts.


TRYOUTS RECAP

Over 25 Players Sign SCL Contracts at Tryouts

CONYERS, GA - The South Coast League of Professional Baseball wrapped up their tryouts on March 31st at Lakewood Ranch Park in Bradenton, Florida. SCL managers were on hand to sign six players, bringing the total number of signees from tryouts to 26.

Twenty-six players were signed during the SCL's try-outs this season around the country. Officials made stops at Lakewood Ranch Park in Bradenton, FL, California High School in Whittier, CA and Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View, TX.

The South Coast League season opens on May 17th in Macon, GA when the Music host the Bradenton Juice. Each team may still hold an additional local tryout camp to fill last second roster spots, so stay tuned to your local team website and www.southcoastleague.com for all the latest information.

The South Coast League is a six-team based independent professional baseball league located in the Southeastern U.S.


For more information contact us at:
South Coast League of Professional Baseball
867 Commerce Dr. SW
Suite #300
Conyers, GA 30094
Voice: 770.761.1555
Fax: 770.761.1598

globalscoutingbureau.com
southcoastleague.com
info@southcoastleague.com