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Fill out the form with the scouts name and information on it. The more information and cross references you have the better chance you have for an invite to the tryout. I would call around and get the contact information if I was you as they probably get lots of forms without references.

I'm not sure if anyone has tried out for 2 teams? A really cool experience though - great t shirt; and best of all free.
I think that the scout that contacted you would be a great reference point; in addition to anyone else you know of. Send him a note you will be using him.
Probably only 10% of the ones who go are actively sought I think...the really high follows.
I noticed that there were a select few that were very familar to the scouts at the tryout. They knew them well; used them in select drills; deservedly so.

Son got his invite. Went online to the link they provided to fill in the questionaire. Anybody know how many kids are asked to tryout for the team in general? Do they go by position or just ask the best kids they can find?

Dman,

I assume the number of kids varies by region. In SoCal they start with about 80-100 kids per day and then cut it in half for the afternoon. Morning is a pro-style workout with BP and then they do simulated games in the afternoon.

They go INF, OF, 1st, Catch and P as far as the tryout. BP, for all position players. They do a typical pro style workout and then make cuts for the afternoon games. Pitchers throw a bullpen in the morning and then in simulated game in the afternoon.

At least in the West Coast the final selections are invited back for a final tryout a week or two later and then the teams are made up. Selections are solely up to the pro team and it is not always based on performance, as some of the team may be pre-selected based on reputations/name. It is a great experience so tell your son to be loose and just go out and have fun, he will be with the top players from his region and will likely recognize many of them from past tournaments, school teams, etc.

Be aware that they usually do not allow for two way players and a two way will have to chose pitch or position. Pretty much all RHP chosen are 90+.

Thanks.I really appreciate the info.

Doughnutman;

In 2004, two LHP did not make the AC from the tryouts.

Jonathan Niese is pitching tonight on ESPN for the Mets and the second is Brian Matusz from Cave Creek. Both showed 91 mph and were not recommend except by a East Coast Expos Scout who coached our International Teams
to Australia.

I placed both 6'5 LHP on the Expos 900 team based on this one recommendation.

Bob Williams