Updated: 2/4/2012

2012 Tryout Schedule - 9U

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 9 years old or younger on 4/30/2012

Anchor Bay Angels 9U
City/Area:Macomb / Anchor Bay League:MABF
Contact:Jason Shallow
586-770-8620
jpshallow@hotmail.com
Player Needs:As of 8/29/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Please contact Coach Jason to schedule an individual tryout.

Bulldog Travel Baseball 9U
City/Area:Kalamazoo/Vicksburg   
Contact:Brad Wetzel
269-323-0593
Paula Wetzel
269-762-0088
Team Info:BB Boys AA 9u squad. We are currently holding winterball practice for the upcoming 2012 season.
Player Needs:As of 1/3/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Currently looking for 2 additional players to add to our competitive elite roster. Please call for details and upcoming tryout times.

Dearborn Heights Diamondbacks 9U
City/Area:Dearborn Heights   
Contact:Tim O'Connor
734-576-0156
tim.oconnor@eqonline.com
Team Info:Our home field is located off Inkster Rd between Warren and Hines.
Player Needs:As of 9/1/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Detroit Bees 9U
City/Area:Southwest Detroit League:NWSL
Contact:Nigel Villarreal
detroitbees8u@hotmail.com
Franco Gonzalez, Jr
Franco440@comcast.net
Team Info:Tournament team
Player Needs:As of 10/11/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Detroit Metro Stars 9U
City/Area:Shelby Township   
Contact:Joe Gerdes
gerdesmich@comcast.net
Tryout Notes:Please contact Coach Gerdes for individual tryout.

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Lansing Tigers 9U
City/Area:Lansing League:PONY
Contact:Rob Knapp
517-204-2420
Hippietoad99@yahoo.com
Paul Burmeister
517-930-3571
Paulburmeister@broadstripe.net
Team Info:The Tigers will be a very strong 9U team in 2012. We have 9 returning players and are looking for 3 “baseball” minded players/families to fill out our roster.

Team will have league games and play in 4-6 tournaments around the State. We will play anywhere from 35-45 games from May through July.

We are currently playing in a fall wooden bat league. The Lansing Tigers 9U baseball team is a year round commitment. We practice often & work hard.

We occasionally schedule special team events for the boys and work very hard at giving them a fantastic baseball experience.

We are looking for serious, committed families that will enjoy the positive, fun atmosphere of a good travel baseball family.

Our boys are expected to be respectful, well mannered and serious about learning the game of baseball.

Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/343683584453/
Coaching Staff:Head Coach Paul Burmeister has coached in the Lansing Area for 27 years.
Player Needs:As of 9/20/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Michigan Patriots 9U
City/Area:Warren League:MABF
Contact:Kevin
586-863-2229
mipatriots@gmail.com
Team Info:This year we will be working with Attack Athletics to train each team through the winter on Pitching, hitting, fielding, strength and conditioning.

Attack Athletics will bring in former college and pro ball players to train and coach the team.

Our goal is to teach the fundamentals the players will need for high school baseball. Winter practice will be at Batters Up in Harrison Twp.
Player Needs:As of 9/21/2011, team reports they need 2 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Contact Kevin to arrange tryout.

Power Baseball 9U
City/Area:Grand Rapids   
Contact:Steve Malone
616-446-3958
malonebaseball@yahoo.com
Player Needs:As of 9/23/2011, team reports they need 4 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Contact Steve Malone with questions and tryout information.

Southwest Oakland Warriors 9U
City/Area:Commerce Township League:KVBSA
Contact:Rick Essig
(248) 366-8150
essigs@ymail.com
Team Info:We will participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

We will participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state.

The team expects to play an 18 game schedule plus 4 – 6 tournaments for a total of 30 – 40 games starting in April and playing through the end of July.

Indoor workouts/training begins in January.
Player Needs:As of 12/15/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Contact the team to schedule a tryout.

Starz Baseball 9U
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 installing passion for the game while developing strong character on and off the field.
Player Needs:As of 11/22/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Sterling Heights Bobcats 9U
City/Area:Sterling Heights League:MABF
Contact:Keith Doublin
586-339-8184 (Cell) or 596-838-4184 (Home)
coachkeithd@yahoo.com
Player Needs:As of 12/16/2011, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Tryouts will most likely be held on Saturdays. Contact Keith for further information.

Tri-City Lightning 9U
City/Area:Lake Fenton, Fenton, Linden and surrounding areas League:KVBSA
Contact:Matthew Welch
586-980-0049
welchmatthew4@gmail.com
Team Info:Please visit our website to get tryout and announcement information for Tri-City Lightning Baseball
Player Needs:As of 10/1/2011, team reports they need 1 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.