Michigan Travel Baseball

2013 Tryout Schedule - 14U

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 14 years old or younger on 4/30/2013

Ann Arbor A's Green 14U
City/Area:Ann Arbor League:KVBSA
Contact:Mike Horning
734-846-9984
mhorning@2020comm.com
Team Info:The A's 14U Green team plans to participate in the KVBSA Advanced Conference, Early 54x80 Division. We also intend to introduce games at 60x90 during the latter part of our schedule.

Team will play a 30 - 35 game schedule starting in late April / early May and continuing through July with 3 - 4 tournaments to include an out of town / overnight tournament.

Off season / indoor practices begin in January.

We had a successful 2012 season and intend to build on our solid base of players and families for the 2013 team.

All players selected will be required to pay an initial $150 deposit to secure a spot on the roster.
Tryout Notes:Team is looking for a catcher

Bloomfield Thunder 14U
City/Area:Oakland County - Bloomfield, Birmingham, Troy, Rochester, Auburn Hills   
Contact:Robert Ferguson
248-701-2298
robbygibrown@yahoo.com
Team Info:We are a tournament team tha plays 8 - 10 weekend tournaments. We start indoor practice in January through March. The season starts in April. We have college level coaches.
Tryout Notes:To schedule a private tryout, call or email.

Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball Orange 14U
City/Area:Fenton and surrounding areas League:KVBSA
Contact:Coach Brian Raden
810-923-6793
brianr@dnpe.com
Team Info:The Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball 14U Orange will play KVBSA league games plus additional tournaments (5-6).

The Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball 14U Orange train indoors through the winter at Premier Indoor Sports in Fenton, MI.

Indoor training started in January, including conditioning and specialized training for pitchers, catchers, hitting, and infield. We will provide a knowledgeable and competitive baseball environment.
Tryout Notes:Looking to round out our roster. Looking for pitchers as well as 1-2 middle infielders to complete our roster for the 2013 season.
Our season of league games will be starting in late April. For a personal tryout please contact Brian Raden for more specific information.

Goodrich Thunder 14U
City/Area:Goodrich/Brandon/Grand Blanc/Davison   
Contact:Jim Green
248-819-8833
jkgreenink@aol.com
Team Info:We will provide a healthy learning environment to learn and play the game of baseball.

While seeking a high level of competition, we will promote sportsmanship, knowledge of the game, character, commitment, and good friendships.

Travel teams play a 16 game schedule plus 3-4 tournaments starting in early June and playing until the end of July.
Tryout Notes:We have had a rash of injuries and we are looking for two additional players.We are flexible to position either infield or outfield and a pitcher would be great also!

Grass Lake Renegades 14U
City/Area:Grass Lake   
Contact:Chuck Alexander
734-395-6187
grasslakerenegadesbaseball@yahoo.com
Team Info:Grass Lake Renegades Baseball is going into its second season as an organization with a good core of returning players.

The Renegades are a full non-profit 501C3 organization with focus on player development at the advanced level and for the future of the player at the HS level and beyond.

Winter training will start near the end of January and we will begin Tournament play in April with the conclusion of the season in August.

Practices consist of 2-3 days a week and one of them being a Pitcher/Catcher only practice. The Renegades have their own outdoor batting cage and pitching machine available for player use.

We will play in 10 tournaments this season.

Typically we play within an hour and a half drive from the Grass Lake area but we are also planning to do one weekend away tournament if we have enough team interest.
Tryout Notes:We currently are in demand of Pitching and solid outfield positions. 7th and 8th graders are a plus.

Hartland Eagles Gold 14U
City/Area:Hartland League:KVBSA
Contact:Todd Ekonen
517-375-9534
hartlandgoldbb@comcast.net
Team Info:Hartland Gold is an established team with a good core of returning players. Last year we competed in the Advanced division and plan to play in a similar division in 2013.

We plan to start winter training in January and begin league play in April with the conclusion of the season in early July.

Typically we play 4 to 5 local tournaments and 1 out of town tournament at the end of the season.
Player Needs:As of 8/24/2012, team reports they need 2 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Huron Valley Patriots 14U
City/Area:Commerce/Highland/Milford/White Lake League:KVBSA
Contact:Steve Seelye
steve.seelye@yahoo.com
Team Info:The Patriots will be playing a full 2013 travel season with games starting early April and finishing in July.

The schedule will consist of KVBSA league games from the highest Open division, at-large games against other area AAA talent as well as 4 - 6 elite level local tournaments.

Plans include a trip south for a highly regarded Cal Ripken Tournament if majority of team agrees.

While competing at the highest level available, we will also be conscious of maintaining a reasonable season budget.

Offseason development will begin in early January with paid, professional training focused on pitching mechanics and strategies.

Additional individualized training in the specifics of hitting techniques, catching and fielding which will be emphasized throughout the winter months.

Drills and techniques will also be demonstrated that our players will be able to practice and refine while at home. Athletic confidence comes with repetition.
Tryout Notes:Our ideal roster consists of 11 to 12 totally committed players and we are seeking skilled, motivated athletes to add to our existing core group of players.
Non high school players are encouraged to try out. We have the ability to roster up to 2 out of district players.
Private tryouts available.

LCB Gold Baseball 14U
City/Area:Lakes Area (Commerce) League:KVBSA
Contact:Brent Schroeder
248-345-2211
schroeder.brent@gmail.com
Team Info:The LCB U14 Gold team has focus on player development at the advanced level and for the future of the player at the HS level and beyond.

Winter training will start in the middle of January and we will begin Tournament play at the conclusion of the league season beginning in June/July.

Practices consist of 2-3 days a week with roughly 2 league games per week

Typically we play within an hour or so drive from the Commerce area but we are also planning to do one weekend away tournament in the Grand Rapids area.
Tryout Notes:Looking to round out its roster for the upcoming season. We are specifically looking for some pitchers and outfield positions. We have 3-4 openings that need to be filled.

LCB Legends Gold 14U
City/Area:Commerce Twp League:KVBSA
Contact:Brent Schroeder
248-345-2211
schroeder.brent@gmail.com
Team Info:LCB Legends had 12 teams in 2012 with multiple teams in each age group ranging from Community, Advanced and Open divisions.
Tryout Notes:Looking for 1 or 2 players. Contact team if interested.

Lincoln Railsplitters 14U
City/Area:Lincoln / Ypsilanti League:KVBSA
Contact:Terry Hosein
734-751-3311
thosein0704@gmail.com
Team Info:We plan on playing in 5 -8 tournaments in addition to league play.

Travel experience is welcomed but not necessarily required.
Tryout Notes:We are looking for highly skilled individuals that are committed to winning in a team concept.
Contact Terry to schedule a tryout.

Michigan Ambush 14U
City/Area:Novi / Walled Lake   
Contact:Larry Erpelding
248-648-0052
barrytonerp@talkamerica.net
Team Info:We are a 14U AAA Tournament team that will be playing in 7 tournaments. We are currently training at Total Sports in Wixom.

We will be training thru the 1st week of March. Our Tournaments will start the 1st week of June and finish in late July.
Tryout Notes:We are currently looking for 2 players, all positions are welcome, but pitcher or catcher would be a plus. Feel free to call or e-mail with any questions.

Michigan Nationals 14U
City/Area:Belleville and surrounding areas League:KVBSA
Contact:Coach Grieve
734-323-2575
michigannationalsbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:The Michigan Nationals 14u team will play KVBSA league games plus additional tournaments.

ALL Michigan Nationals teams train indoors through the winter at the Michigan Nationals Sports Center facility (aka THE INDOOR) .

Indoor training starts in January.We will provide a knowledgeable and competitive baseball environment.
Tryout Notes:We will hold private tryout sessions. We are looking for 3-4 high energy individuals looking to elevate their game. Contact the team to tryout.

Michigan Sports Academy - Livingston 14U
City/Area:Livingston County League:KVBSA
Contact:Coach Karl Kling, Baseball Operations
517-552-9000
coachkling@msa-livingston.com
Team Info:Competitive travel program that will play in both league play and Tournaments. Looking for players that love the game and want to grow in our organization.

Home field in Brighton/Fowlerville area.
Tryout Notes:We are looking for 2-3 players to complete this team. Positions of need are catcher and outfield. The ability to pitch is always desired.

New Lothrop Hornets 14U
City/Area:New Lothrop - Genessee, Saginaw, Bay Counties League:GFBL
Contact:Adam Johnson
810-341-3640
ajnl7327@yahoo.com
Team Info:This is a 6th year team looking to add experienced travel players only. We will play in GFBL League games.

8 - 10 tournaments USSSA AA - AAA / BPA Gold Level type events ....some will require overnight stay.
Tryout Notes:Looking for one - two experienced 8th grade players. Positions needed corner outfielder/ pitcher/ catcher.
Individual tryouts are avaiable now: Call to schedule.

Oakland Reds 14U
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.

Vengeance Baseball Club 14U
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.