While Jr Lancer baseball is a year-round commitment, we pride ourselves on making it possible for kids to participate in other sports while still honing their baseball skills in the off-season months. Tryouts occur in mid to late July with practices starting in September. During the Fall and Winter months we work to be as flexible as possible for multi-sport youth athletes. Once baseball season begins (April-July) the expectation is that baseball wil be the primary focus for the player. For full program information, visit our Program Info page.

The Jr Lancers organization requires every player to try out every year with the exception of U12. Each U11 player has a 2-year commitment to play for the organization covering the player's U11 and U12 season. This policy is related to the time invested in planning and fundraising for the annual U12 trip to an out-of-state national baseball tournament. Planning for this trip begins during the U11 season. 

As the official feeder program for Brookfield Central High School, Jr Lancer Baseball is committed to fostering a sense of community and team continuity by encouraging players to grow and develop alongside their peers. To support these goals, incoming families (those who did not play with the Jr Lancers the prior baseball season) must attend the tryout for the player’s grade level.

Our program is designed for families who reside in the Elmbrook School District boundaries aligned to Brookfield Central High School. While there may be occasional exceptions, priority will be given to players who meet the above residency or eligibility criteria, as we aim to build teams that reflect the community and feed into our local high school program.

If you have any questions on residency, age levels or anything else related to tryouts or our program, please email president@jrlancerbaseball.com.

What to Expect at Tryouts

Check In / Arrival

• Check-in table will open 30 min prior to each tryout time and will be near the Varsity field.

• Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of their scheduled tryout.
  
  

What to Wear / Bring

• Players should come baseball-ready (shirt, baseball pants, non-metal cleats, hat, protective cup)

• Players should also bring their glove, bat, and helmet (bring your own catchers gear if you have it!)

• Don't forget water!
  
  

Evaluators

• Independent evaluators in addition to the head coaches
  
  

Observation

• Parents are welcome to observe from off the field, but please no communication during the tryout
  
  

Offers

• Our goal is to have all spots offered within 24 hours of the completion of each age group's tryout. 

• Players will then have 24 hours to accept the offered position or risk losing their spot.

Program Registration

• Upon offer acceptance, registration and program fees, are due within 1 week.

• After you’ve accepted your spot and submitted payment, any refund requests will need to be reviewed and approved by the board.

What the evaluators are looking for...

• Baseball Skills

  • Fielding - fly balls, ground balls and throws to bases

  • Hitting - on-field batting practice

  • Base running - home to first base and first base to home will be timed

  • Pitching 

  • Catching
    
    

• Baseball IQ

  • Ready position

  • Good angles

  • Pitch selection
    
    

• Intangibles

  • Hustle

  • Competitiveness

  • Sportsmanship

  • Focus

  • Effort

  • Coachability