2011 Tryout Schedule - 13U
Players: Be sure to contact the team and confirm dates, times, and locations. Arrive early to register and warm-up.
Ann Arbor A's 13U
| City/Area: | Ann Arbor |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Mark Schuby
(734) 732-6369
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| Team Info: | The Ann Arbor A's is a competitive travel baseball team that competes in the Kensington Valley Baseball League.
Our goals are to focus on sportsmanship and team work, while developing kids to the best of their abilities in the great game of baseball.
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Canton Cardinals 13U
| City/Area: | Canton |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Alan Zidzik
734.397.5739
l.zidzik@sbcglobal.net |
| Team Info: | Our travel baseball program is designed to attract the player who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience.
We are committed to preserving a high level of competition in the travel baseball community while maintaining integrity of the program.
Focus is on developing player skills and sportsmanship in preparation for high school and beyond.
The Canton Cardinals will participate in a travel baseball league and will enter a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 weekend tournaments.
A maximum of 2 non resident players may be on this team. |
| Tryout Notes: | Register for tryouts here. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one of the tryouts to be considered for the team. |
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Coughlin Cubs 13U
| City/Area: | Macomb County |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Art Dudal
586-864-0909
art.dudal1966@hotmail.com |
| Team Info: | 13U Coughlin Cubs baseball program will participate in the MABF League. The team placed third in the AABC state tournament and finished with an overall record of 41-15.
Some of our indoor winter workouts will be at Wayne State Univ. and all Cubs can participate in the Wayne State winter skills camps.
The Coughlin group has sponsored teams since 1987 in Macomb County.
The focus of the program will be to introduce the pitchers to double band work for arm care with an emphasis on a rest and recovery progam designed to prepare them for there next start.
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| Coaching Staff: | The team will be managed by Art Dudal, current Assistant Baseball Coach at Wayne State University.
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| Player Needs: | Team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information. |
| Tryout Notes: | Come anytime during the tryouts. If you can not make it please call for a individual tryout. |
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Detroit Metro Stars 13U
| City/Area: | Shelby Township |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Joe Wolf
joewolf18@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | This team will train with Coach Joe Emanuele (Head Varsity Coach Sterling Heights Stevenson).
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Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball 13U
| City/Area: | Fenton and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | fttb.board@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | FTTB offers a competitive travel baseball program. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.
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| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 13U
| City/Area: | Grand Blanc |
League: | GFBL |
| Contact: | gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting.
Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.
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| Tryout Notes: | Players will need to attend two of the three dates listed to be considered for a spot on a team. |
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Grand Rapid Flames 13U
| City/Area: | Grand Rapids |
League: | GRABL |
| Contact: | John Gonzalez
616-893-2464
flamesball@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids.
Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do.
We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization.
Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.
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Hartland Travel Baseball 13U
| City/Area: | Hartland |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Todd Vydick
248-709-6665
toddvy56@comcast.net |
| 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 playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.
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| Tryout Notes: | Final team selection will be made no later than September 15, 2010. Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat and cleats and bring your glove. |
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Jason Thompson Baseball Tigers 13U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Matt Thompson
248.917.6288
mjthompson11@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | 2010 NOBF League Champs
Looking to add serious, experienced players that love the game of baseball!
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Jet Box Baseball Club 13U
| City/Area: | Macomb County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Dale Erickson
586.722.4775 (cell) or 586.264.9958 (work)
erickson@acd.net |
| Tryout Notes: | What to Bring: Bat, Helmet, Hat, Baseball Pants, Water Bottle, Glove, Catcher Gear-if your child is a catcher. Registration begins 30 minutes before tryouts. |
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Lakes Area Dodgers - White 13U
| City/Area: | Commerce, Walled Lake, and Waterford |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Chuck Morgan
248-739-1468
jackmorgan28@hotmail.com
Frank Vigliarolo
248-320-8274
fvigliarolo20@yahoo.com
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| Team Info: | We will play in the middle or upper division of the NOBF Sandy Koufax division in 2011 which will consist of 18 – 20 league games and will also play in 6 – 8 tournaments with one or two being away.
The Dodgers coaching staff has extensive coaching experience through the high school levels.
It is our goal to develop our players, their skill sets and get them ready to play at the high school level while at the same time having fun and continuing to learn the great game of baseball.
Through extensive network and contacts, the Dodgers organization has successfully placed many of our players into all levels of the college ranks if the player has a desire to play after high school.
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| Tryout Notes: | Players should arrive to the tryouts no less than 20 minutes prior to the start of the tryouts. |
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Livingston Storm 13U
| City/Area: | Hartland/Milford/Brighton/Howell |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Mike Cusick
734.645.6276
mikejcusick@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | 5th season together with core team. Non-Parent Head Coach for 2011. Have own indoor facility and home field. 4 Championships, 2 semi’s out of 8 tournaments in 2010.
Team fees greatly reduced from Storm Baseball Tournament revenues. Will play 60 games including 20+ in KVBSA and 10+ tournaments. Played KVBSA Open Division last 3 years.
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| Tryout Notes: | Need to attend just one tryout. |
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Livonia Travel 13U
| City/Area: | Livonia |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Bruce Rosen
mblr1218@aol.com |
| Team Info: | We play a more competitive style of baseball against teams in KVBSA from several surrounding communities. We are a Federal Nonprofit organization and are privileged to have sponsorship of Livonia Park
Our goal is to prepare your player with the necessary skill set to not only increase their knowledge of the game, but to become better baseball players. We currently have past Livonia Travel players
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Macomb Astros 13U
| City/Area: | Macomb |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Dave Prestininzi
586.703.1097
dprestininzi@cvs.k12.mi.us |
| Tryout Notes: | Attend one or both days |
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Macomb Marlins 13U
| City/Area: | Macomb County |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Tom Rybicki
586.994.8110
tomrybicki@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | During the 2010 season this team participated in the MABF "A" division, qualifying to play in the AABC Regionals.
This team is committed to individual and team development with a training program that works on all aspects of the game of baseball with each player.
Training begins in January and continues throughout the season.
This team will play in the MABF and play in (5) tournaments next season.
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| Tryout Notes: | Contact Tom for more information. |
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Michigan Blue Jays 13U
| City/Area: | Ypsilanti |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Tom Dishman
734.646.3820
tdish07@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | Provide an environment for every player to improve their skill as far as their talent and determination allows.
Continue our success as one of the top three teams in Michigan with top 5 finish in a national tournament.
Prepare the players for strong and successful high school and careers and prepare them for college baseball.
Represent our sponsors, coaches and families by demonstrating good sportsmanship, hustle and respect for the game of baseball.
Visit the Blue Jays on Facebook. |
| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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Michigan Bulldogs [Livonia] 13U
| City/Area: | Livonia |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Scott Linsner
coachscott@michiganbulldogbaseball.com |
| Tryout Notes: | For detailed information on times and diamond numbers, please contact Scott Linsner. |
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Michigan Bulls 13U
| City/Area: | Farmington |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Bret Gove
bretgove@michiganbulls.com |
| Team Info: | Off-season workouts will be held at the “Home of the Bulls” the Bullpen Baseball Academy, and run from November through April, with 2 practices per week.
Our season will consist of 5-8 weekend tournaments with 1-3 possibly being out of town.
Our fall program will concentrate on strength and conditioning with a focus on baseball related drills.
The 13u team will be holding open tryouts for the 2011 season; all defensive positions will be considered.
Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH) |
| Coaching Staff: | Head Coach: Bret Gove
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| Tryout Notes: | To participate in try-outs, please visit the Bulls website and submit the 2011 Try Out Form |
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Michigan Dirt Dogs 13U
| City/Area: | Royal Oak, Troy, Birmingham & surrounding areas |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Chris Hill
248.709.2320
dirtdogs@wowway.com |
| Team Info: | We are a second year team that finished the 2010 season with 14-4 record and 2nd place in the NOBF’s U12 National League this past season which earned the team a spot in the AABC State Playoffs.
The team will continue to compete in the NOBF for the 2011 season (20-25 games), as well as four tournaments (one likely out of town within 3-4 hr. of Oakland County).
Home games are played in Royal Oak predominately at Memorial Field at Woodward and Thirteen Mile Road.
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| Tryout Notes: | Bring glove, bat, batting helmet, catchers gear (if you’re a catcher), good work ethic, and a strong desire to play the game |
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Michigan Elite Thunder 13U
| City/Area: | Grand Rapids and surrounding areas |
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| Contact: | Dean Logsdon
616-240-2835
metalbats@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | We are a 4th year team and compete at a very high level.
In 2010 we played in 7 tournaments, including Cooperstown, as well as competing in the newly formed Super League, a league consisting of top level AAA teams from around the state.
Our experienced coaching staff consists of coaches who've played college and professional level baseball.
Focus is on developing player skills and sportsmanship in preparation for high school and beyond. We are looking for dedicated baseball players willing to work hard, compete, and love the game.
Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one to be considered for the 2011 team. |
| Tryout Notes: | Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to register and warm up. If you are a catcher please bring equipment. Be prepared as if to play in a competitive game. |
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Michigan Rebels 13U
| City/Area: | Downriver |
League: | NWSL |
| Contact: | Todd Malhoit
313-212-2234
tmalhoit@wowway.com |
| Team Info: | We are a second year team and will be holding open tryouts for the 2011 season. Winners of the Eastern Michigan University Battle of the Bats Tournament.
We will again play in the NWSL and participate in 6-7 local and USSSA competitive tournaments.
Our home field is in Southgate but we also will practice in Allen Park. Please visit our team website at www.michiganrebels.com.
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Milan Big Reds 13U
| City/Area: | Milan and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Jeff Sparks
jwsparks96@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.
The team expects to again compete in the advanced division of the KVBSA and participate in 4-7 tournaments.
Just a short drive from Saline, Ann Arbor, & Ypsilanti, the team welcomes talented players from all surrounding areas.
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Motor City Baseball Club 13U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
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| Contact: | Chris Stout
mmudhens97@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | Newly merged Motor City Hit Dogs and Michigan Mudhens.
Brand new state-of-the-art training facility with fully turfed surface, private parent area, weight room, 5 tunnels with all new equipment and machines for the EXCLUSIVE use of MCBC Members.
Open all year long for MCBC rostered players. The brand new facility is located at M-59 and Crooks.
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| Tryout Notes: | The 2010 12U Michigan Mudhens will be holding tryouts for the 2011 Season to play as the MCBC. Your son only needs to attend one of the tryout dates.Please feel free to contact us if you have questions. |
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NFWB Cobras 13U
| City/Area: | Farmington Hills / West Bloomfield |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Garry Penta
248-933-7124
Gpenta3223@aol.com
Steve Grant
248.310.6790
grantster@comcast.net
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| Team Info: | Hired manager with no player on the team, played college baseball. Finished 7th in Cooperstown in week 4, won the USSSA Spring Kickoff and Triple Crown Cobra Classic.
Placed 2nd in 13U division of the Union City All Star Slam.
Looking to fill 2-3 spots. Will play USSSA 13U AAA, Kensington Valley League, 6-7 tournaments with a trip to Ripken in Myrtle Beach.
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Novi Heat 13U
| City/Area: | Novi |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Jerry Cooper
248.921.2682
jcatoynlc@aol.com |
| Team Info: | The Novi Heat Travel Baseball Club is a division of Novi Youth Baseball League (NYBL). Heat teams build sound baseball fundamentals, emphasize teamwork and develop strong individual character.
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| Tryout Notes: | Registration starts 45 minutes earlier. |
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Oakland Reds Elite Baseball Club 13U
| City/Area: | Commerce/Oakland County |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Greg Krom
oaklandreds@ymail.com |
| Team Info: | Team will play in a league plus 6-8 tournaments. Teams will compete at a high level, with a strong emphasis placed on Player Development.
A comprehensive indoor off season training program will begin in the fall.
We are seeking skilled players and dedicated parents with the drive and desire to develop and build a strong platform for High school, College and beyond.
Join our team and become part of a winning tradition.
Director of Player Development and Head Instructor is Coach Cory Conrad. He established and led the REDSUSA Baseball program (www.redsusa.com) in San Diego to 14 National Championships over 10 years. |
| Coaching Staff: | Major league players that came from his San Diego program include: Cole Hamels (Phillies); Mike Leake (Reds); and Hank Blalock (Rays).
Coach Conrad's expertise and our coaching staff have a proven track record to take players to the next level. |
| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration required. Please email the following: Player Name, Birthdate, 2010 Team/League, top 2 positions played, Parent names, email and phone. Arrive 30 minutes early for Registration and Warmup. |
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Pinckney Pirates 13U
| City/Area: | Pinckney |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Paul Pomo - (734) 355-2569
Scott Acree - sacree@pinckneyball.org - (517) 861-7482
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| Team Info: | Travel Fee is $275. The fee consists of uniform (pant, t-shirt, jersey, hat, socks, belt), field maintenance for KVBSA games, umpires for KVBSA games.
All tournaments (except for the Pirate Baseball Classic) are extra. Teams will will generally play in 2-8 tournaments a year, this will be up to your team.
Kensington Valley Baseball & Softball Association (KVBSA) is the league we will play in. KVBSA Season will begin April 15 & end around July 15, 2011.
Schedules will vary with age group & could consist of 20-25 games. With tournaments teams could play between 40 - 60 games for the 2011 season.
You must attend at least 1 tryout, all players are urged to attend both tryouts. |
| Tryout Notes: | There will be a $100.00 deposit due at try-outs. Please visit our website for details. |
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Richfield Renegades 13U
| City/Area: | Richfield Township |
League: | GFBL |
| Contact: | Larry Green
810.423.6561
steelheader132000@yahoo.com |
| Tryout Notes: | If your unable to attend these tryouts and would like a private tryout please email Larry. |
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Rochester Red Sox 13U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Bob Adams
248-853-6412 or 248-605-1094
adamsbb@att.net |
| Team Info: | The Rochester Red Sox will enter their 3rd season in the NOBF (approx 20-25 league games) and attend 1 out of town and 2 local weekend tournaments.
The Red Sox believe in developing young athletes while keeping travel and cost more reasonable than most of the elite teams.
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| Tryout Notes: | If you are interested please contact Coach Bob. |
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Saline Storm 13U
| City/Area: | Washtenaw County |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Patrick Nelson
734.678.7821
trapajo@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | Competitive AAA team is looking for two players to add to an already strong roster. Team was .500 in Division 1 this past season in KVBSA.
Will try to qualify for Disney Elite World series or consider Triple Crown Summer Nationals in 2011. Will play mostly tournaments, with a 40 - 50 game season.
Our team trains with Coach Harrison (former UM head baseball coach) at the Michigan Sports Academy.
The goal of the team is to train young men to be good baseball players that will compete for starting positions in high school.
We work with players that play multiple travel sports. Team costs for 2011 will range between $400-$500 per player. |
| Tryout Notes: | Will hold private evaluations the first week in August and then have tryout for all kids on August 14th. |
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8/8/2010
Private Evaluation - Contact Coach Nelson | TBA |
TBA |
8/10/2010
Private Evaluation - Contact Coach Nelson | TBA |
TBA |
8/12/2010
Private Evaluation - Contact Coach Nelson | TBA |
TBA |
| 8/14/2010 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Saline Recreation Center, 1866 Woodland Dr, Saline - Fields 3 and 4 |
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Saline Swarm 13U
| City/Area: | Saline |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Mark Livesay
salineswarmbaseball@tc3net.com |
| Team Info: | Saline Swarm will enter their 6th season in 2011 and are holding OPEN tryouts.
We will participate in the competitive KVBSA Upper Division as well as participate in weekend tournaments throughout the Midwest with a possible trip to Aberdeen, MD amongst others.
We will play a competitive 50 - 60 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July. Indoor workouts begin in January – two nights per week.
Our goal, as it has been from the start, is to advance your player so they can participate on their HS team. We compete against the top teams in the Midwest and it involves a high level commitment.
Secondary sports are not recommended. Tentative plan is to have final team selection made no later than August 15, 2010 and posted at our team website by 6:00pm that day. |
| Tryout Notes: | You must make one of these dates below…although attending more than one session is recommended. Come to tryouts as if you were prepared to play in an actual, high level game. |
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South Farmington Blues 13U
| City/Area: | Farmington / Farmington Hills |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Doug Creighton
248-489-5599 (h) or 248-302-8052 ©
creighto@mi.rr.com |
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South Lyon Travel 13U
| City/Area: | South Lyon |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Dean Whitcomb
SLJLTravel-Boys@sljl.org |
| Team Info: | The South Lyon Junior League offers a competitive travel program that participates in the KVBSA and various tournaments.
Our focus is player development, sportsmanship and competition. Each team can have up to 25% non-resident players.
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| Tryout Notes: | Registration begins 30 minutes prior to tryout start times. |
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Troy Pirates 13U
| City/Area: | Troy/Rochester/Birmingham |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Don Johnson
troypirates@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | The Troy Pirates are a second year team that finished the 2010 season with 12-6 record in the (NOBF) North Oakland Baseball Federation’s U12 League this past season.
The team will compete in the NOBF for the 2011 season (20-25 games). We will participate four/five tournaments.
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