Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft at GCS Ballpark
Published on April 25, 2013 under Frontier League (FL)
Gateway Grizzlies News Release
The 2013 annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 at GCS Ballpark, home of the Gateway Grizzlies.
All 14 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts, and Major League Baseball scouts have been in attendance each of the past eight years. Advance registration is available, while walk-up registration will begin at 8:00 AM on April 29 for $75.
The workouts officially begin at 9:00 AM on April 29 and will feature a 60-yard dash, fielding and throwing drills for infielders, outfielders, and catchers, and batting practice for position players while pitchers will throw 15-20 pitch bullpens. Following the first day, the field managers will post a list of players invited back for inter-squad games on April 30. At the conclusion of the games, action will break for 30 minutes as clubs evaluate the talent and prepare for the draft.
An average of 35 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years. Over 340 players participated in the 2012 Tryout Camp in Washington, Pennsylvania, with 133 invited back for the second day. 45 players were signed to spring training contracts last year, with 30 appearing in regular season games. Each year, at least one tryout camp participant has appeared in the Frontier League's All-Star Game. Several draftees have gone on to be signed by Major League Baseball organizations, including RHP Chris Jakubauskas who appeared in 69 MLB games (including 15 starts) over the past four seasons.
"The Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft is the best way for a player to showcase himself so he can begin or continue his career in professional baseball," commented Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee. "Our clubs take the workouts very seriously, and each year multiple attendees wind up making key contributions to playoff teams."
The Grizzlies 2013 home opener is on May 21st when they take on the Joliet Slammers at GCS Ballpark. Single Game, Season and Group tickets are on sale now. For more information call 618.337.3000.
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