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Braves and Club Baseball FAQS
Bay State Braves
The Braves primary philosophy is based around player development and helping our athletes attain their baseball goals.
Bay State Braves 9U-14U General Information
Our 9U-14U teams begin their training in the fall with either fall ball practices or taking part in the Perfect Game (PG) Fall League. These training opportunities run from early September through the end of October.
Beginning in November and running through the end of March we offer skills clinics on the weekends. The specific skills include pitching, hitting, and fielding. Each clinic runs for an hour, the groups are 8-12 players, and there will be two coaches present. These clinics have their own fee (~$30).
Team practices start in January at DCBA and run for an hour and a half. The day and time is selected based upon when the most players from the team can attend. Each team will have their head coach and an assistant coach.
The PG NE and MA League seasons begin in early April. 9U-12U seasons end in early June. 13U-14U seasons end in mid to late June. Depending on team level and league scheduling, each team will play 1-2 double headers per weekend.
We take part in tournaments beginning at 11U. The number of tournaments per season depends on the team's age and division level. The Braves take part in tournaments offered by Perfect Game, Firecracker, USA Tournament Series, and more.
We take part in tournaments beginning at 11U. The number of tournaments per season depends on the team's age and division level. The Braves take part in tournaments offered by Perfect Game, Firecracker, USA Tournament Series, and more.
Bay State Braves 15-18U General Information
Our 15U-18U teams begin their training in the late fall with practices at DCBA. These practices are focused on both team and individual growth. These practices conclude the week before public high school tryouts. All players at these age levels are expected to make their high school baseball teams.
15U-18U seasons begin after the conclusion of the high school baseball regular season. For any players on high school teams that make playoffs, they continue to prioritize the high school team until the playoff run ends.
College preparation and recruiting aids, seminars, and showcases are offered throughout the year for those players that want to continue playing past high school.
During the season the teams' schedules will primarily be made up of tournaments. Some teams may take part in additional PG league play.
Players on these teams are highly recommended to take part in strength training to further enhance their skill set. We continue to support our multi-sport athletes at these levels.
In order to help grow the game, players on these teams have the opportunity to assist with our 9U-14U teams during their spring seasons.
Club Baseball & Braves Information
Club Baseball
Club baseball allows players to take part in more competitive baseball with teammates from other towns, cities, etc.
For players already in the Braves program, our tryout process starts with fall ball. The coaching staff monitors all players during the fall, winter, and spring. After a season concludes, our staff make team recommendations for each player based upon development, statistics, attendance, etc. From there we offer contracts to returning players.
All new players must attend a group or private tryouts.
While some programs may prohibit their players from playing in town ball, engaging in other sports, etc., we encourage it at the Braves. We work diligently with our families to ensure our athletes get their baseball training in, even if they require an alternative schedule.
Club baseball programs generally begin tryouts for 9U-12U teams in mid to late June. 13U-14U teams begin in early July. 15U-18U begins in mid to late August.
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