2025 MSBL Travel Baseball Evaluations
Baseball evaluations will be held on October 8th and October 10th from 6-8pm (rain date Wednesday, October 16th) . Please see below for details on the evaluation process and guidelines. Parents are permitted to stay behind the outfield fence only. Players can sign up for either date and will be grouped together by age on the date that they choose. Click here to sign up. Players should not wear any team jerseys that would indicate their current status within the travel program.
Our travel baseball program is committed to providing a competitive and development-focused experience for all participants. To ensure that we form balanced and skilled teams, we conduct thorough evaluations for all players. Here’s an overview of our evaluation process and team formation guidelines:
- Team Formation Guidelines:
- Roster Size: In accordance with league recommendations, each team will have a maximum of 12 players.
- Multiple Teams: If there are 19 or more players in a specific age group, we will form two teams: an “A” team and a “B” team.
- Training for Non-Rostered Players: Players who do not make a 12-man roster will not be left out. Instead, the league will offer continuous training throughout the following seasons. This training is included in the registration fee, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to develop their skills and work to make the team in future evaluations.
- Evaluation Process:
- Evaluations will be conducted by an impartial and experienced outside party to ensure fairness and objectivity. The skills assessed during the evaluations include:
- Infield: Players will be evaluated on their ability to field ground balls cleanly and efficiently.
- All players will field ground balls at shortstop and make throws to first base
- Fielding technique, throwing velocity, and throwing accuracy will be evaluated.
- All players will field ground balls at shortstop and make throws to first base
- Outfield: Evaluators will assess the players’ skills in catching pop flies, focusing on technique and consistency.
- All players will field fly balls and ground balls in right field, they will make throws 3rd base.
- Fielding technique, throwing power, and fielding accuracy will be evaluated.
- All players will field fly balls and ground balls in right field, they will make throws 3rd base.
- Throwing Power and Accuracy: Players will demonstrate their throwing ability, with a focus on both power and accuracy. This will help determine their suitability for various defensive positions.
- Hitting Power and Contact: Batting skills will be evaluated based on the player’s ability to make solid contact with the ball and their overall hitting power.
- Players will hit off of a tee as well as face live pitching that resembles their age groups speed.
- Focus will be on hard hit balls and swing technique (exit velo will be measured)
- Base running: Base running will be evaluated on running speed and base running technique.
- A timed 40yd dash and rounding 1st base will be done by all players.
- 40yd dash will be timed with a stopwatch
- Rounding 1st base will be to look at appropriate baserunning technique
- A timed 40yd dash and rounding 1st base will be done by all players.
- Players will hit off of a tee as well as face live pitching that resembles their age groups speed.
- Infield: Players will be evaluated on their ability to field ground balls cleanly and efficiently.
- Evaluations will be conducted by an impartial and experienced outside party to ensure fairness and objectivity. The skills assessed during the evaluations include:
For certain age groups, additional evaluations may be conducted for specialized positions:
- Pitching: Assessment of pitching skills, including speed, control, and technique.
- Catching: Assessment of catching skills, including receiving pitches, retrieving pass balls and throws to second base.
Registration and Training
All players who register for the program will be given the opportunity to participate in evaluations. For those who do not make a team, the provided training sessions will help them improve their skills in preparation for future evaluations. This ensures that every player has the chance to grow and develop, regardless of their current skill level.
We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every player can achieve their full potential. Thank you for being a part of our travel baseball program, and we look forward to a successful and enjoyable season ahead.
Sincerely,
Derek Garabedian
MSBL Travel Baseball Director