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Katy American Little League

Tryouts

  1. When:: Saturday Feb 1, 2025 and Sunday Feb 2, 2025

    Spring Tryout schedule is posted below. Players will need to have glove, batting helmets, and a bat.
    ⚾️ Check in will be at the table near the concession stand.
    ⚾️ You only need to attend 1 day of tryouts
    ⚾️League age chart is provided below to make sure you sign in with the correct division
  1. StructurePlayers rotate through stations in groups of 10.

  2. 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.
  3. Observers:

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

Drafts

Draft to be held on 2/6

  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.

Contact Us

Katy American Little League

24927 Morton Ranch Rd. 
Katy, Texas 77493

Email Us: [email protected]
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