Camden Riversharks To Hold Open Tryout
Published on March 16, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
CAMDEN - The Camden Riversharks announced today that they will be hosting an open tryout session at Campbell's Field on Saturday, March 27th at 9 a.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and there is a $40 fee for all participants. Players should bring their own wooden bats, gloves, footwear, and catching gear as needed. A tee shirt will be provided for all who tryout.
Representatives from the Riversharks and other Atlantic League officials will be present to scout those who attend. Both pitchers and field position players are welcome to tryout, but collegiate athletes will not be allowed to participate, as doing so can compromise their NCAA eligibility.
The last few open tryout sessions that the Riversharks have hosted led to players being signed and leaving the ballpark with a contract in hand. Dewon Brazelton, a first round selection of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2001, is a prime example of a player who made the Riversharks opening day roster after attending the open tryout. Brazelton has had multiple stints in the major leagues as a right handed pitcher, and in 2009 he appeared in the starting rotation for the Riversharks, earning a 3.69 ERA, with a 6-8 record.
Another pitcher was also acquired from last season's open tryouts was Anthony Capella. The 2007 graduate of Gwynedd-Mercy College caught the attention of the Riversharks coaching staff and was offered a contract after coaches took a second look at him during the season. Capella appeared in 24 games for Camden last season and registered a 5.11 ERA.
"You never know what you are going to get with tryouts, but we have had success with them in the past, and we are hoping for the same this year," said Manager Von Hayes.
The Riversharks open their 10th Anniversary Season, presented by Wawa, on Thursday, April 22nd, on the road against the Newark Bears. The team will play their home opener at Campbell's Field against the Bears on April 30th, 2010, at 7:05 PM. Individual and group tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased online at www.riversharks.com or by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9.
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