Tryouts

1. Timing: Held on Saturday and Sunday before the season.

2. Structure: Players rotate through stations in groups of 10.

3. Evaluation Process:

   • Shortstop: Field three ground balls, throw to first base.
   • First Base: Receive three throws from the next shortstop.
   • Outfield: Catch three pop flies and throw to home plate.
   • Batting: Take three swings at bat, then sprint to second base.
   • Pitching (Optional): Throw three pitches for evaluation.

4. Observers:

   • Coaches: Sit in the outfield, observing and taking notes.
   • Board Members: Record evaluations for players without assigned coaches.

Drafts

1. Keepers:

   • Coaches may select up to five keepers:
     • Keepers include the coach’s own children or players they coached last season.
   • Keepers do not try out and are automatically assigned during the draft.

2. Hat Picks:

   • Players who do not attend tryouts are placed into a hat pick pool.
   • Their names are drawn randomly at the end of the draft to balance rosters.

3. Draft Order:

   • After tryouts, coaches draw numbers to determine draft order.
   • Draft uses a snake format:
     • Round 1: Coach 1 picks first, Coach 2 second, etc.
     • Round 2: Order reverses (last coach picks first).

4. Draft Process:

   • A board member runs the draft, announcing players in tryout ranking order.
   • Coaches draft:
     • Keepers first (counted as early picks).
     • Remaining players round by round.
     • Hat picks last, ensuring teams reach 10-12 players.

Goals

• Ensure fairness and balance across all teams.
• Allow continuity with keepers while giving all players a chance to be placed.