Michigan Travel Baseball

2013 Tryout Schedule - 13U

NOTE TO PLAYERS: MTB recommends that you contact the team prior to the scheduled tryout. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change at any time. Informing a team of your interest allows them to contact you in case of any changes. Good luck!

To play in this age group, you must be 13 years old or younger on 4/30/2013

Avery Baseball Academy 13U
City/Area:Orion Twp   
Contact:Chris Avery
AveryBaseballAcademy@yahoo.com
Team Info:For over 20 years, former Oakland U head baseball coach Mark Avery has trained and coached many young men who have enjoyed successful high school, college, and pro baseball careers.

Mark has now expanded his academy and has established a U13 team that, in 2013, will compete in league play, U13 league play, all major 13U tournaments and a season ending World Series.

The manager, Chris Avery, has coached and played at all levels of baseball, including professionally. Off-season training will be conducted by former and current collegiate baseball players.

The primary focus will be player development. The instruction will be highly technical and develop each player’s physical skill, as well as their mental understanding and approach to baseball.

This team is for players who are committed to playing baseball beyond high school and are willing to engage the challenges that are involved in achieving that goal.

If you have questions in advance, send them to AveryBaseballAcademy@yahoo.com.
Tryout Notes:Team is looking to add one more pitcher to its roster for next season. Contact Chris Avery to learn more.

Bjerke Baseball Phantoms 13U
City/Area:Oakland County League:KVBSA
Contact:Scott Bjerke
scott@bjerkebaseball.com
Team Info:Bjerke Travel Baseball is a new organization that has been training and coaching players for the last 10 years.

We have decided to establish and Coach our own teams. We are seeking the serious Travel player who wants a more competitive baseball experience.

Players must be willing to commit to 5-6 weekend tournaments, league play outside the community, and play a maximum of 40 games per season (April through July).

All Winter training will be conducted at Oakland Yard Athletics in Waterford. The training will take place in the 72,000 sq. ft. Main Dome.

Teams will be comprised of qualified players selected by tryout. All positions are available.

Team will consist of Oakland County residents.
Tryout Notes:We are still in search of 2-3 players. Individual Try outs are being conducted. Contact Scott.

Bloomfield Sting 13U
City/Area:Bloomfield Hills   
Contact:Donald Rump
(248) 910-0045
bblsting9900@yahoo.com
Tryout Notes:Team will have a general tryout after kids get back in school in September. For more information, please visit the team website.
To schedule an individual tryout, please send an email to dar48302@yahoo.com.

Coughlin Cubs 13U
City/Area:Macomb County League:MABF
Contact:Art Dudal
586-864-0909
art.dudal1966@hotmail.com
Team Info:Team will play in MABF and 3 - 4 tournaments.
Coaching Staff:Coach Art Dudal has coached more than 25 years at the amatuer level he has served at the collegiate level as a head coach/ hitting instructor and pitching coach.
Since 1989, Dudal has had more than 40 players go on to play college baseball and 4 that signed professional contracts with Major League Baseball.
Tryout Notes:Contact Art if interested.

Detroit Dreamers 13U
City/Area:Lincoln Park League:KVBSA
Contact:Jose Vela
313-220-2238
myriamvela@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:We train in the winter with indoor facilities. 8 - 10 tournament USSSA, Wolves Tournaments and KVBSA.
Tryout Notes:Looking for 4 kids who have experience playing travel baseball. Contact Jose if interested.

Great Lake Cyclones Baseball Club 13U
City/Area:Genesse County / Flint / Carman Ainsworth   
Contact:Larry Green
(810) 252-6344
larrygreen009@comcast.net
Team Info:Brand New organization that will play in the GFBL. We will play out games at the American legion as well as 4-5 tournaments.

We have great coaching as well as organization with experience and talent on all teams.

We are an affordable family organization that prides itself on hard work and dedication for coaches, players and parents!
Tryout Notes:Team is looking for scrimmage games with other 13u teams.

Gull Lake Storm 13U
City/Area:Richland   
Contact:Bill Money
269-629-4290
moneys7714@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:The Gull Lake Storm 13U team is a competitive travel team in it’s second year.

We won a Gold/Silver BPA tournament in our first year and made the championship game in the Grand Haven, MI tournament.

We will target 8 tournaments and will play in a local double header league (we played in Battle Creek in 2012).

Coach Money believes in teaching sound fundamentals and developing players for high school. Above all else, we believe in developing young men with strong character and values.

Bill Money, Head Coach
Coaching Staff:Brian Beale, Assistant Coach
Tryout Notes:We are still looking to round out our team call coach Money for a personal tryout.

Hartland Eagles 13U
City/Area:Hartland League:KVBSA
Contact:Mark Ehgotz
248-763-0254
nehgotz@gmail.com
Team Info:HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.

Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state (the number of tournaments is at the coach's discretion).

Indoor practices start in January and team will play a 30 - 50 game schedule from early April through the end of July.

Coming off a successful 2012 season, we have (2) open roster spots. We can take up to (2) boys outside of Hartland.

We have a very solid competitive core of (9) boys and looking to add (2) more. We will participate in the advanced or open division for 2013.
Tryout Notes:By appointment only . (2) open roster spots. Ore Creek Middle School Field.
Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat, cleats, protective cup and bring your glove and water.

Howell Warriors 13U
City/Area:Howell League:KVBSA
Contact:Darin Daugard
517-304-1345
darin.daugard@att.net
Tryout Notes:Looking to fill one remaining spot. Preferably looking for a pitcher or catcher.

Michigan Batbusters 13U
City/Area:Shelby Twp League:MABF
Contact:Chuck Sefcovic
csef2013@gmail.com
Team Info:Sponsored by Extra Innings, Wilson/DeMarini the Batbusters Baseball Program is built from a rock solid foundation with state of the art training and facilities.

The 2013 13U Batbusters is not a start-up team! We our comprised of seven experienced Fed Baseball players and are looking to fill out the remainder of the roster.

We're looking for athletic, competitive individuals who are as passionate for the game of baseball as we are.

Our experienced and dedicated coaching staff is focused on developing our players through structured training and mechanics while ultimately preparing them for the next level and beyond.

The 2013 13U Batbusters will be competing in the MABF and local/travel tournaments.

Some Tournaments we will be attending: 2013 Kings Island Baseball Invitational, 2012 Michigan Batbuster Tournament, and Misc. AA, AAA local tournaments.
Player Needs:As of 8/8/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Michigan Nationals Elite 13U
City/Area:Belleville and surrounding areas League:KVBSA
Contact:Tim White
734-796-3892
tigr_white@yahoo.com
Team Info:The Nationals 13u Elite team is looking for the top players who want to take their game to the next level.

Team will have endless instruction and training at our own indoor facility Michigan Nationals Sports Center-THE INDOOR- We will play in KVBSA open division and 10-12 tournaments this season.

The team will be built to compete at the national level, our goal is a spot in the Elite 32 at Disney.

We will be going to the Super NITs in Georgia, Tenn, Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. Team takes a huge commitment and dedication from both player and parents.
Tryout Notes:The Nationals Elite will be having private workouts all through the month of august looking to fill our final spot.
We have tirelessly searched for the right group of talent, committment, and attitude. Our team is set with big arms and alot of pop in the bat.
We are playing AAA ball without "rental players" so one more big arm is needed to compete and earn ourself a spot in the Elite 32 in Disney.

Michigan Red Sox (Ziegler) 13U
City/Area:Birmingham/Bloomfield League:NOBF
Contact:Rick Ziegler
248-980-7740
rziegler@palmerholland.com
Team Info:Our team is all about having some serious FUN learning how to play winning baseball: Winning is important but secondary to learning.

We are going to try to win every game and we are going to strive to learn every time we take the field.
Tryout Notes:The Michigan Red Sox 13u are looking for 2 players to fill out their roster. Catchers will receive preferred consideration.
Please contact Coach Rick Ziegler to arrange for an evaluation.

Michigan Young Guns 13U
City/Area:Lapeer County   
Contact:Jason Revoldt
810-706-0297
coachjasonyoungguns@gmail.com
Tryout Notes:Looking for a few good players to round out their 2013 roster. Contact Jason if interested.

Motor City Raptors 13U
City/Area:Oakland and Wayne County League:KVBSA
Contact:Steve Meyers
248-207-5598
motorcityraptors@gmail.com
Team Info:We participate in the Kensington Valley Baseball Association and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Advanced League: KVBSA 18 to 20 Games.

Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state. Advanced Division Tournaments: 6 to 8.

Our dedicated coaching staff is focused on developing our players through structured training while ultimately preparing them for the next level and beyond.

Total Sports Indoor Winter Training Facility.

Strength, velocity and muscle development coaching. All of our players will receive performance athletic training and fitness coaching designed by a award winning, nationally recognized trainer.

Professional core-body work out instruction in MMA training facility by professional instructor.

Join the almost 500 following us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/motorcity.raptors
Coaching Staff:Coaching staff includes a current High school coach and former Michigan State University catcher along with a dedicated coaching staff with several years of experience.
Tryout Notes:Looking for a high level starting catcher to compete in environment designed increase strength and advance their skills in baseball.
Contact us if you would like to be a part of an outstanding program based in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Oakland Owls 13U
City/Area:Troy / Oakland County League:NOBF
Contact:Don Wagberg
248-840-1566
owls@wowway.com
Team Info:Second-year NOBF team. Twenty-plus league games, 3 tournaments.
Tryout Notes:Looking for 1 experienced pitcher. Must have pitched successfully a minimum of 1 full season, preferably this past season, with another fed team.
If interested, please send summary of son's pitching background to Don Wagberg. Include stats if possible.
If minimum qualifications appear to be met, we will contact you to arrange a private tryout. Will consider applicants through 08.12.12

Oakland Reds 13U
City/Area:Farmington Hills / Commerce Twp League:KVBSA
Contact:Daniel Smith
dksmith4367@sbcglobal.net
Tryout Notes:Oakland Reds Baseball Club located in Farmington Hills is seeking players to fill remaining spots on our 2013 roster. We have our own 15,000 sqft indoor facility and professional instruction provided.
Please visit our website for additional information and to request a tryout.

Player's Edge Sluggers 13U
City/Area:Oakland County League:NOBF
Contact:blue9649@yahoo.com
Team Info:The Team will be coached by a NON PARENT Head Coach and receive extensive training from the professionals at the Players Edge.

Among the professionals at Player's Edge is Chris Newell, associate scout for the New York Yankees who has trained more than 100 players who have gone on to play college baseball.

Players on the team are generally from the Waterford, Bloomfield Hills, Auburn Hills area. The team will play a mix of NOBF and local tournaments.
Tryout Notes:The team has one roster spot open and ideally are looking for a player who can hit in the middle of the order with high level pitching and/or catching experience.

South Lyon Thunder Elite 13U
City/Area:South Lyon League:KVBSA
Contact:Frank (Cheech) Aloisio, Head Coach
734-620-1761
cgaloisio@aol.com
Team Info:South Lyon Thunder Elite Travel Baseball is designed to attract the player who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience.

The Team will play in KVBSA and compete in 6 to 7 weekend tournaments will be a fantastic experience for the players.

Indoor practice starts in December and the team will play a 40 – 50 game schedule (including tournaments) starting in early April and playing through the end of July.

If selected, players will pay a team fee to cover the cost of uniforms, field playing time, insurance, gym fees for off season training, league and tournament fees, and umpire fees,

Players and families will be asked to take part in additional fund raising.

No Residency Restriction
Tryout Notes:Currently looking to fill the final few spots to complete the roster. If you would like to set up a private tryout or would like to request more information, please contact Cheech.

South Oakland A's 13U
City/Area:Madison Heights   
Contact:David Clark
248-729-3587
southoaklandabaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:The South Oakland A's have had 4 former players drafted and have 76 players that are either playing college baseball or are committed coming out of high school.
Tryout Notes:Looking for 1 player. If interested, contact David to arrange a workout with the team at practice to see if you like the team and it is good fit.

Southfield Cardinals 13U
City/Area:Tri County   
Contact:Eric Holloway
248-850-6453
ezdiamond11@gmail.com
Mike Abney
248-350-3841 (H)
248-225-6674 (C)
southfieldcardinals@ymail.com
Team Info:Southfield Cardinals is an official 501C3 baseball organization that has been providing baseball fundamentals for well over a decade.

We continue to challenge the players and parents by continuing to compete in increasingly competitive environments.

The Cardinal's 13U team will be an all travel team playing in some very competitive tournaments in and out of state.

These tournaments are due to the players increasing getting better as individuals and also as a team, winning the league championship the last 2 years.

We are looking to attract players who seek a more competitive baseball experience.

Players must be willing to commit to weekend tournaments (out of state and week long), league play outside the community, and playing as many as 50+ games per season - Apr to early Aug.

We will play in 6 to 10 tournaments including USSSA open tournaments and other high level sanctioned tournaments.

Training begins Dec and includes pro hitting, pitching, and catching lessons from current and past major league coaches, and past major, minor league and division 1 players.
Tryout Notes:Contact Eric Holloway for individual tryouts at your convience and every weekend in September behind Southfield High School fields (September 20 at 630pm)

Vengeance Baseball Club 13U
City/Area:Chesterfield League:MABF
Contact:Rob Stevenson
586-948-HITZ
rob@teamvengeance.net
Team Info:Team Vengeance is home to 2 of the areas best training centers.

Our state of the art facility in Chesterfield allows us to train and practice for the upcoming season in a game-like environment with our full indoor infield.

We will also have access to our Sterling Heights location which is home to 7 batting and pitching cages.

One huge benefit of playing with Team Vengeance is that we train out of our own facility.

All our players will have discounted additional access outside their team training, such as batting cage rental, private lessons, speed and agility, etc.
Player Needs:As of 7/14/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Scheduling individual workouts to complete their 2013 roster. Contact Rob to schedule a workout.