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Buckeye Baseball League 2019 Tryouts

The information posted here is exactly as how the coaches have provided it. Tryouts are ordered alphabetically by team name. High-word-count listings are condensed and a link is provided to the full text.

This page contains tryout information from the various teams in the Buckeye Baseball League. To view a list of players who are looking for a team, click HERE. If you are a player who is in search of a team, you can click on either of the following email links on the linked page to submit a concise description of yourself.


Andy's 9ers

11U

Andy's 9ers 11U team will be holding tryouts for the 2019 baseball season, Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Bob Feller Field (Gates Mills Blvd, Gates Mills). **If you cannot make the group tryout, an individual tryout can be requested. The team will play in the Buckeye League and local tournaments. Contact: Matt Sega 330-696-2720 ksega22@gmail.com

Click HERE for the full flyer

12U

Andy's 9ers 12U team will be holding tryouts for the 2019 baseball season on SUNDAY JULY 29, 2018 at 12pm (noon) at Parkview Field, in Mayfield Village Ohio. Registration will begin at 11:30 am. Andy’s 9ers has been a premier travel program for the past 25 years on Cleveland’s East side. We are looking for high caliber, competitive players, who love to work hard, get better every day, and have a great time playing baseball. Our Cooperstown bid is secured, deposit turned in and we are ready to go, league games will be in the very competitive Buckeye league and we will play in various tournaments from April-July. If you have any questions at all, please email, call, or text Matt Wilson at wilsonm1375@yahoo.com, or (440) 668-3859.

Click HERE for the full flyer with more information

15U

Andy's 9ers 15U will be holding tryouts for next season on Sunday, August 5th from 2-3:30 at Quarry Park (South) 4100 Monticello Blvd., S. Euclid, OH  44121 (on the Southeast corner of Monticello and S. Belvoir).  Solid, competitive team with professional coaching at a reasonable rate. For more information or if you are unable to attend and would like to schedule a private tryout, please contact Brad Greene at (216) 346-7002 or blgreene@sbcglobal.net

Chagrin Falls Tigers

12U

Chagrin Falls Tigers Baseball is looking for advanced players for their 12u team in 2019. Players receive professional instruction and will be attending the Cooperstown tournament in June 2019!  Players may not turn 13 before May 1, 2019.

Please email: justinwhite7@gmail.com if interested.

Chardon Baseball

13U

Chardon Baseball will be holding a 13U travel team tryout for the 2019 season. The team will compete in league play as well as several tournaments. Players must be 13 or younger on April 30th, 2019.

When: Friday, August 24th, from 6pm- 8pm

Where: Pony field behind United Methodist Church, located at 515 North St, Chardon, OH 44024

RSVP: Mike Payne- 440-537-5858 / mikejr@payne-payne.com

Chardon Eagles

12U-13U

The Chardon Eagles are holding tryouts for the 2019 season at the 12u and 13u levels.  Tryouts will be July 29 and August 5 from 2-4 pm at Eagles Field (317 Water St., Chardon, OH  44024).  Eagles baseball offers competitive baseball at an affordable price, and the teams will experience an out-of-state tournament again in 2019.  Please contact Rich Shenker to register for 12u ( rshenker528@gmail.com)  or Ryan Green to register for 13u (440-666-3618). 

Click HERE to view the full flyer

Chardon Hilltoppers

15U

The 2019 Chardon Hilltoppers 15U team will hold tryouts on Sunday , July 29th at Noon & August 5 at Noon. Players will be evaluated in all areas of the game. We are looking for competitive & hard working players. The players who make the team will play a local travel league schedule and multiple tournaments in and out of town. Our Home field is at Munson Township Park.

Tryout location: Munson Twp. Park, JV field, located behind Munson Elementary School, 12641 Bass Lake Rd.

Head Coach is Scott Sacerich If interested, please contact Scott at sascbl@twc.com or call at 440-554-7528.

CLE Prospects

All

Age Divisions & Tryout Schedule

10u-13u
Wednesday August 8th (6:30pm-8:30pm)
Saturday August 11th (9:00am-11am)
NDCL High School Varsity Softball Field

14u-18u
Thursday August 9th (6:30pm-8:30pm)
Saturday August 11th (11am-1pm)
NDCL High School Varsity Baseball Field

To Pre-Register for Tryouts or set up an individual workout please email Mark at cleprospectsbaseball@gmail.com or call/text at 440-547-3073.

Click HERE for the full tryout flyer with more information

14U

Top core players from Lyndhurst Dad’s Club Travel Baseball and the Lake County Hawks have merged for the 2019 14u season. This exciting new team has joined the CLE Prospects baseball organization based in Mentor, Ohio.

CLE Prospects organization is led by Mark Sankovich. 2019 CLE Prospects 14U Head Coach is Kevin Shepherd formerly of Lyndhurst Dad’s Club Travel Baseball. Former Lake County Hawks Head Coach Bob Simpson will be an assistant coach.

We have a few roster spots open for aggressive, committed, serious baseball players of high character, that want to accelerate skill development and compete against the best in a positive team atmosphere.

Tryouts are at NDCL High School Varsity Baseball Field on:
August 9th from 6:30 – 8:30
August 11th from 11:00 to 1:00.

Click HERE for the full flyer, including information on the coaches and what's included in the team fees.

Diamond Dogs

10U

2019 10U Diamond Dogs will be holding tryouts for the following dates: July 28th at 1:30 - 3:30 and August 4th 1:30 - 3:30. Any questions please contact Coach Earl Mcfarland by email at earl.mcfarland45@gmail.com or call or text 216-905-4914
Location:
John R McMinn Memorial Park  - Field #3
5930 Marine Parkway Mentor on the Lake, OH  44060 United States

11U

2019 11U Diamond Dogs will be holding tryouts for the following dates: August 19, 5-730 pm.  If you have any questions regarding the tryouts please email coach Joe Mackey at mackeyjl@sbcglobal.net. or call coach Jason 440-477-5594.
Location:
John R McMinn Memorial Park  - Field #2
5930 Marine Parkway Mentor on the Lake, OH  44060 United States

Diamond Dawgs

12U

2019 12U Diamond Dawgs are looking for 3 competitive players to help us win at the next level.  We are looking to add a middle infielder, a catcher and an outfielder.  Pitching ability will be a major plus. 
We will be doing a Cooperstown or a Ripken trip next summer.
Please contact John Prentice at (440) 463-5049 or jprentice11@gmail.com for additional information and tryouts.

Diamond Hit Club

10-14U

We will be holding Tryouts for all ages at a few locations as we will have winter training locations in Warrensville Heights (Triple Play Baseball Academy and Firebird Athletic Center) and Mentor (Lake Catholic Cougar Dome). Home fields include the following.. Mayfield Heights, Mentor McMinn, Euclid, Twinsburg, Richmond Heights, Perry Lake County.

CLICK HERE FOR DATES, TIMES, & ALL OTHER INFORMATION

TRYOUTS ARE OPEN TRYOUTS BUT PREREGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED YOU CAN PREREGISTER AT https://diamondhitclub.sportngin.com/register/form/385473588

Contact:
Tom Aspero, President Diamond Hit Club, Part Time Scout NY Mets
EMAIL: diamondhitclub@gmail.com
PHONE: Tom Aspero – 216-323-0234
WEBSITES: diamondhitclub.com
TWITTER: @DiamondHitClub

Garland Eagles

12U

The Garland Eagles is a 12U baseball team made up of players from Painesville, Perry, and Ashtabula. The team will hold tryouts for the 2019 season for interested parents and players on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 10:00-12:00 at Perry Township Park on Field #3. Eligible players will turn 13 on or after April 30, 2019. The team has two open spots to fill and needs pitchers and catchers. Players should possess a true love for the game of baseball, a healthy attitude, and be coachable. Team fees and financials for the 2019 season will be provided on August 4. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Head Coach Tom Bunting at (440)983-1605 or Assistant Coach Will Anderson at (216)374-5185 and pc3anderson@gmail.com.

Geauga Knights

All

The Geauga Knights are looking for competitive players to come try out for our growing organization. Our open tryout dates are as follows:

8u
Tuesday, July 17th @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Kawalec Field - Munson)
Friday, July 20th @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Kawalec Field - Munson)

9u
Sunday, July 22nd @ 4:30pm (Claridon Park #1)
Saturday, August 4th @ 9am (Claridon Park #1)

10u
Saturday, July 14th @ 10am (Claridon Park #1)
Sunday, July 22nd @ 10:30 am (Claridon Park #1)

11u & 12u
Thursday, July 26th @ 6:00 pm (Claridon Park #2)
Monday, July 30th @ 6:00 pm (Claridon Park #2)

13u
Thursday, August 1st @ 6:00PM
Sunday, August 5th @ 4:00PM

15u
Sunday, July 15th @ 1pm (Claridon Park #3)
Saturday July 21st @ 4pm (Claridon Park #3)

Claridon Township Park
12080 Old State Road
Chardon, OH

11U

Geauga Knights 11u tryouts
When: July 26th and July 30th at 6pm
Where: Claridon twp Park Field 2
*play in the Buckeye League and 3-4 local tournaments.
*will play in championship division
Contact Sam Leatherberry
SammyL24@yahoo.con
678-414-7714

Click HERE for the full flyer with additional information

Hambden Havoc

13U

Hambden Havoc will be holding their 2nd open tryouts for our 2019 13U travel team.  As  a second year team, we are looking to find quality players who are not only motivated to improve their skills, but also plan to passionately play baseball every time they step onto the field.  We have a great coaching staff who is dedicated to helping the kids improve their skills.  We teach the kids how to represent our team and community in a positive and professional manner.  In the winter practice rotation we have a facility that we work on strength and agility along with incorporating baseball techniques.  Our home games are played at Hambden Park, which is also where we will hold our outdoor practices.  We will play in multiple tournaments throughout the year, as well as league games.  Tryouts will be held:  August 9th @ 6:00 pm

Location: 13860 G.A.R. Highway. (Located across from Hambden Elementary School)
When: Thursday, August 9th @6:00pm
What to bring: Glove, Bat, Helmet, Cleats, Positive Attitude

If you have any questions or are interested  please email Joe Gigliotti at hambdenhavoc@yahoo.com

Kenston Bombers

13U/14U

The Kenston Bombers will be hosting open tryout’s for the 2019 Baseball Season!  Tryouts, for interested participants outside of the Kenston School District, will be held for the 13U & 14U age groups for the 2019 Season, on Saturday, August 4 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Sessions will be held at the Kenston High School Baseball Complex located at 9500 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 behind the Football Stadium.  
Please go the Kenston Baseball Association website: www.kenstonbaseball.org for more detailed information and to  Pre-Register.  Birth Certificates and a self-addressed stamped envelope are required.

If you should have any questions:
Please contact Giulio Pecoraro for 13U – 216-402-1378
Please contact Rich Schaedler for 14U – 440-336-0642

15U/18U

For all current 14U players, the Kenston Bombers  will field a 15U/16U Team and a 17U/18U team for the 2019 summer  season that will begin immediately following the High School Season.  We are looking for quality, skilled players to compete at a high level.  All positions, including “pitchers only”, are welcome.  We have been very successful as a Team, playing within a solid well run organization, with good quality coaches, a great facility to play in at a very reasonable fee.

Tryouts for the 15U/16U and 17U/18U Summer Team will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 8:30am to 11:00am

Sessions will be held at the Kenston High School Baseball Complex located at 9500 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 behind the Football Stadium. 

If you should have any questions: Please contact David Persichetti for 15U thru 18U – 216-225-9826

Lightning

12U

The Lightning are planning several open tryout sessions for their 2019 12U team.  The team plans to compete in the Buckeye Baseball League in 2019, along with 2-4 local weekend tournaments.  No out of town tournaments are planned for 2019.  Home games should be played in the Painesville area.  Winter workouts should begin in January with a plan to use a combination of indoor locations in Eastlake, Mentor & Painesville.  Players should not exceed 12 years old before May 1, 2019.  Please contact Jim at 216-337-3343 to pre-register, for additional information, or to schedule a private tryout if not able to attend one of these scheduled sessions:

* Sunday July 22
* Sunday July 29

* Sunday August 5

Lyndhurst (LDC) Travel

11U

  • When: Early / mid-August
  • If your son is 12 on or before May 1st, 2019, they are not eligible.
  • Please email Michael.r.white10@gmail.com if you would like to attend and for more information
  • ABOUT: The Lyndhurst Dads' Club

Mentor Baseball Travel Team

All

2019 Mentor Baseball Travel Team Tryouts
Saturday and Sunday August 11th and 12th at Garfield Park
12, 13, and 14U Players tryout from 9:00 – 11:00am (Registration begins at 8:00am)
9, 10, and 11U Players tryout from 12:00 –2:00pm (Registration begins at 11:00am)
(Age cut-off date for players to qualify for teams is May 1st)
$475 Player fee for 9 – 11U is due at tryouts
$500 Player fee for 12 – 14U is due at tryouts
Saturday August 11th ALL AGE GROUPS WILL TRYOUT!!!
Sunday August 12th ONLY PLAYERS TRYING OUT FOR 9u AND 10u MUST ATTEND!!!
Players will be rated by current Travel Team Managers, Coaches, and League Trustees
Players will be rated on hitting, infield, outfield, and general baseball skills
Any questions please contact Travel Team Director Greg Valeri
gregvaleri@yahoo.com

Players i Baseball Academy

All

11u and 12u Friday      7/27/2018  6:00pm
9u and 10u Saturday    7/28/2018 9:00am
13u and 14u Saturday  7/28/2018 11:30am
15u and-17u Saturday  7/28/2018 200pm
Sunday 7/29/2018  9u-10u-11u-12u-13u 11:30am
Sunday 7/29/2018  14u-15u-16/17u 2:00pm

Location: TG YOUNG PARK
18860 Dellwood Drive
Walton Hills, Ohio 44146

Stampede Baseball

All

Stampede Baseball (based in Solon), home of the 3rd Place 2018 Ohio State 12U Championship finishers, will be holding 2019 tryouts for teams ranging from 8U to 17U (except 12U) at Solon Community Park on Monday, July 30 and Saturday, August 4.  Tryouts are open to residents f any community. For more information and to register, please visit our website.

Titans Baseball

11U

Titans Baseball is looking for a few players to complete its roster at their upcoming tryouts on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Jindra Park in Wickliffe, Ohio from 2:00pm- 3:30pm.

Any questions, please call Jim at 216-695-8793 or email: grinstead.james@yahoo.com

True Timber Raiders

11U

True Timber Raiders 11U team will be holding our tryouts for the 2019 season on August 19th at 2pm at Perry Park field #6. We are a team comprised of players from Eastern Lake County and will be competing in the Buckeye Baseball League next spring. If you are interested but cannot make Sundays tryout please feel free to Contact me, Greg 440-361-5289 to schedule a private tryout.

Wildcat Baseball Club

All

After very successful 2018 seasons, which included a 9U Buckeye League Championship, and a deep playoff run to the semi-finals in the Buckeye League 11U upper division, Wildcat Baseball Club will hold tryouts for its 10U and 12U teams for the 2019 season on Wednesday, July 18th and Sunday, July 22nd at Feller’s Field.

The Wednesday, July 18th 10U tryout will be held from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  The 12U tryout will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
The Sunday, July 22nd 10U tryout will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The 12u tryout will be held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Feller’s Field, 7070 Gates Mills Blvd, Gates Mills, OH 44040.

If you plan to attend please e-mail us at elocker@thecleangroup.com or ja76us@yahoo.com. If you cannot make either date please contact us and we will schedule an individual tryout. If you have questions please call or text Dan D’Agostino at 440-227-5400.

CLICK HERE FOR SEASON PLANS & OTHER INFO IN THE FULL POST.

Willoughby Wildcats

All

For 9U, 10U, 11U, 13U, & 14U:

Tryouts on Sunday, August 5 at 6 pm at Todd Field in Willoughby

Willowick Sharks

13U

The Willowick Sharks 13U travel baseball team will be holding tryouts for the 2019 season on Tuesday July 31st from 6-8 and Saturday August 4th from 10-12 at Manry Park in Willowick. The Sharks are looking for players who are motivated to  always work hard, have a positive attitude and show great sportsmanship.  For more information please call or email Coach Brian Prohaska at 440-221-5117 or brianpro34@gmail.com