Minnesota Twins to Conduct Tryout Camp on July 16 at New Britain Stadium
June 30, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Britain Rock Cats News Release
New Britain, CT - The American League's Minnesota Twins - in partnership with their Double-A, Eastern League affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats - announced today that they will conduct a Tryout Camp for aspiring baseball players at New Britain Stadium on Saturday morning, July 16th. The Tryout, which is available to players from ages 15 - 22 years, will run from 8:30 AM (registration) to approximately 1:00 PM. Professional scouts from the Minnesota organization - led by Twins' Area Scout John Wilson - will be at the Stadium to meet, greet, and evaluate those players invited to appear to showcase their baseball skills. Position players will be asked to show their talents in Hitting, Fielding, Running, and Throwing; Pitchers will be invited to toss approximately 20 of their best offerings in the Rock Cats' bullpen. The actual length of this Open Tryout Camp will be determined by the number of participants who attend on the 16th.
All players wishing to participate in this by-invitation Tryout should contact Bob Dowling of the Rock Cats (860-224-8383) with a brief summary of their baseball experience. That information will be passed along to the Twins' evaluators for review and any subsequent action.
Those who are invited to participate will enter the Main Gate of New Britain Stadium by 8:30 AM in uniform, with their own glove, bat and spikes. All potential participants who are current members of an American Legion team will need written permission from their coaches to take part.
In the last decade, two former America League MVPs - Catcher Joe Mauer and 1B Justin Morneau - performed for the Rock Cats on this very diamond. You could be next!
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