Tryouts

Pictured: Brent Rooker, 2 x Major League All-star/Silver Slugger for Athletics

HOW DO I GET ON A fall or SUMMER TEAM FOR THE SOX?

Players may attend any of the tryouts listed below to be considered for an East Coast Sox 2026 Fall team and/or a 2027 Summer team.

Participation in the fall season is not required to be selected for or remain eligible for a summer roster.

If you are unable to attend a tryout, please email ecbdirectors@eastcoastbaseball.org with current game or skills video, along with a Perfect Game and/or PBR profile for evaluation.

You can also fill out Contact Link below:

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2026 fall/2027SUMMER TEAM tryout DETAILS

*ALL tryouts will be for east coast sox national teams*
*ALL tryouts will be for marucci collegiate teams*

go to link to find out more about each program details: LINK

University of New Orleans - Maestri Field

Date: July 18, 2026

Location: University of New Orleans - Maestri Field

*Ages 14u-18u*
Tryout Director: Mark Willoughby 985-320-5362 or mwilloughby@eastcoastbaseball.org

Registration Link: Sign Up Link

*this is a tryout for the Sox program and a Prep Baseball Report Showcase to maximize exposure for the day

 

Freedom Ridge Sportsplex

Date: August 1, 2026

Location: Freedom Ridge Sports Complex, Ridgeland, MS (4- Field Turf Complex)

*Ages 14u-18u*
Tryout Director: Joe Caruso 901-620-1746 jcaruso@eastcoastbaseball.org

Registration Link: Sign Up Link

*this is a tryout and showcase where 25+ college coaches will be in attendance

Freedom Ridge Sportsplex

Date: August 2, 2026

Location: Freedom Ridge Sports Complex, Ridgeland, MS (4- Field Turf Complex)

*Ages 14u-18u*
Tryout Director: Joe Caruso 901-620-1746 jcaruso@eastcoastbaseball.org

Registration Link: Sign Up Link

*this is a tryout only with Sox National Directors and Coaches

University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

Date: August 9, 2026

Location: University of Central Arkansas

*Ages 14u-18u*
Tryout Director: Josh Baker 870-926-3706 jcaruso@eastcoastbaseball.org

Registration Link: Sign Up Link

*this is a tryout only with Sox National Directors and Coaches

Central High School (Baton Rouge, LA)

 

Date: August 22, 2026

Location: Central High School, Baton Rouge, LA

*Ages 14u-18u*
Tryout Director: Mark Willoughby 985-320-5362 or mwilloughby@eastcoastbaseball.org

Registration Link: Sign Up Link

*this is a tryout only with Sox National Directors and Coaches

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TENTATIVE LOCATION AND DATES:

August 8th - Northwest Arkansas Tryout - Fayetteville, AR

August 15th - Hewitt Trussville High School - Trussville, AL

August 22nd - TBD - Baton Rouge/Hammand Area

August 23rd - TBD - North Mississippi

*we will update list periodically over the summer*

Kade Anderson - 1st round draft pick and 3rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft.
Kade Anderson - 1st round draft pick and 3rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft.