Michigan Travel Baseball

2012 Tryout Schedule - 13U

Players: Be sure to contact the team and confirm dates, times, and locations. Arrive early to register and warm-up.

To play in this age group, you must be 13 years old or younger on 4/30/2012

Athletic Republic Black 13U

City/Area:	N. Oakland County
Contact:	Eric Kuster - “Coach K” 248-249-6100 kuz_44@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The 2012 AR (Black) 13U team, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is looking to add a few highly skilled/experienced travel players, particularly athletes with speed and a strong work ethic. We have a strong core group of players and are looking to add two top shelf players to the roster. Our state of the art facility in Auburn Hills allows us to train and practice for the upcoming season in the best facility in Michigan.
Player Needs:	As of 8/21/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Bloomfield Sting 13U

City/Area:	Bloomfield Hills	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Jay Spenchian 248.881.7222 jspenchian@darden.com
Team Info:	The 2012 Bloomfield Sting, based in Bloomfield Hills Michigan are looking to add a few highly skilled experienced travel players, particularly pitchers and middle infielders. We have a strong core group of returning players who just completed a very successful season. The team plays in the upper division of the NOBF, won 7 of its last 10 games this year, and was invited to play in the State tournament. We compete in 7-8 local and out of town tournaments, and emphasize player development through our winter and in-season training. Our coaching staff has extensive experience playing high school baseball and has been coaching the team for 5 years.
Player Needs:	As of 8/24/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Looking for an experienced travel player for the 2012 season preferably an outfielder/pitcher. Anyone interested in a private tryout should contact Jay Spenchian.

Grass Lake Renegades 13U

City/Area:	Grass Lake
Contact:	Chuck Alexander – President/Co-Founder/Coach David Lutchka – Vice President/Co-Founder/Coach 734-395-6187 grasslakerenegadesbaseball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a 13U team that plays Travel Baseball and is made up of dedicated well rounded players with the desire to compete at the highest level. During the 2012 season, we will play in approximately 10 tournaments between May and July. Time commitment will be two days per week during Winter training, and two to three days per week once spring arrives and we move to outdoor practice. Our coaching staff has multiple years of successful experience and is dedicated to teaching our players a high quality brand of baseball while preparing them to play at the high school level. We have a strong core group of returning players who just completed a successful Spring and Fall season.
Player Needs:	As of 1/10/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	All positions are open, pitching is a plus.

Livingston County Crush by Powerade 13U

City/Area:	Livingston County and surrounding counties	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Rick Alamat - Head Coach and Program Director 248.670.0219 alamatr@aol.com
Team Info:	The Crush Competes in the KVBSA and 4 to 5 tournaments annually. We play home games on our own field. We are considered one of the top developmental programs in the country, as was recognized last year by the Powerade Company, making us their national youth program. Past Crush alumni (80%) have experienced athletic success at both the high school and college level and 3 of our alumni are members of the Cooperstown Baseball World Hall of Fame. Team fee's will be $500.00 or less for the season depending on fundraising activities. Their will be a $50.00 commitment fee upon acceptance of a position. We are initially looking for 4 players for 2012. Aptitude for pitching is preferred but not required. Desire to maximize your potential athletically and within the sport of baseball is required! Our training approach is currently now being used by many college baseball programs.
Player Needs:	As of 2/2/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Open tryouts on Friday nights. Contact team for more information.

Michigan Sports Academy - Livingston 13U

City/Area:	Livingston County
Contact:	Coach Karl Kling, Baseball Operations Send message
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.
Player Needs:	As of 9/3/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Need to complete roster

Motor City Elite Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Jeremiah Shaw jshawbball@wowway.com
Team Info:	Team was known as Line Drive Pirates the last 2 years. Posting a 19-16 record with 1 tournament Championship in 2010 (11U), Posting a 29-19 record, winning the 12U CABA State Championship at Kyte Monroe, in 2011 (12U). Team has a great returning group of players, as well a some great new additions. Looking for 1-2 players to add to this great team. Looking for players that are proven Fed. Ball pitchers who can also play a couple different positions. We will be participating in league play and 7-8 tournaments, as well as a trip to the Cap Ripken Tourn. This is the opportunity to be part of something special. Team is looking to be a top of the ladder team, in the 13U division.
Player Needs:	As of 7/30/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Contact team to schedule a tryout.

MSA - Livingston 13U

City/Area:	Howell	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Coach Brian Raden 810-923-6793 brianr@dnpe.com
Team Info:	This team practices at MSA-Livingston throughout the winter and will play a full KVBSA league schedule as well as several tournaments throughout the summer.
Player Needs:	As of 1/24/2012, team reports they need 3 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Looking for 3 more players for the 2012 seasom: 1 middle infielder and 2 outfielders (pitching ability a plus).

Power Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Rockford	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Bill Jackson 616.862.1553 PowerBaseball13U@gmail.com
Team Info:	Playing in the Grand Rapids Amateur Baseball League (GRABL) and 5 tournaments within the state of Michigan. We are committed to teaching our players the game of baseball, showing them how the lessons learned on the field of play can be taken beyond the fences of the ballpark and applied in everyday life. Our players will be encouraged to set achievable personal and team goals and as coaches we will help them to reach these benchmarks. Our philosophy is one that promotes a positive environment for all players and we will always strive to do what is the best for the team in everything we do both on and off the field. We will always be prepared before every practice with a set agenda and purpose as well as before all games.
Player Needs:	As of 9/12/2011, team reports they need 3 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Contact Bill to schedule a tryout.

Spring Training Team Vengeance 13U

City/Area:	Chesterfield	League:	MABF
Contact:	Rob Stevenson 586-949-7144 rob@spring-training.net
Team Info:	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 11/13/2011, team reports they need 1 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Scheduling individual workouts to complete their 2012 roster. Contact Ron to schedule a workout.

Starz Baseball 13U

City/Area:	West Michigan - Grand Rapids area
Contact:	Phil Klocke 616-319-1231 info@starztrainingcenter.com
Team Info:	We are a competive group who enjoy playing the game looking for talented players who want to have fun while learning to improve. Starz has its own indoor training facility located in Grand Rapids where we will practice weekly, focused on building a strong team spirit and honing each players individual abilities. We wil play weekend tourneys in the West Michigan area. We are a baseball-loving organization bent on instilling passion for the game while developing strong character on and off the field.
Player Needs:	As of 1/4/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Looking for a few solid players to round out our roster.

Tri-City Sabercats 13U

City/Area:	Almont, Attica, Imlay City, Dryden, Capac, Brown City and others	League:	MABF
Contact:	Mike Allor 586-246-3580 Tricitysabercats@gmail.com
Player Needs:	As of 11/20/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Contact team to schedule a private tryout.

Troy Cardinals 13U

City/Area:	Troy	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Rick Zoltowski 248.736.4236 rickzo@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will play 25 regular season games and 2 - 4 tournaments beginning May 2012 in the North Oakland Baseball Federation.
Player Needs:	As of 1/9/2012, team reports they need 1 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:	Team needs one player to complete their roster. Looking for a strong pitcher or hitter with good fielding skills for the 2012 season. Must be born on or after May 1, 1998.