How many 14 year old select teams are in the area?

[Horns89]

Just wondering how many select teams are in the area? I know the Gladiators have a 14 premier team.

[dangerdave22]

not nearly enough. Same for 13U as well.

[alwayssomethin]

Not enough that's for sure! Have a 12yr old (13 in March) and we have found him one tryout!

[Chester86]

The following are the teams I am aware of (in no particular order):
1.  Gladiator Baseball (Beaumont),
2.  Gulf Coast Storm (Orange),
3.  Demolition Baseball (Orange),
4.  Prospects Baseball (Mid County),
5.  Xtreme Baseball (Anahuac),
6.  Franchise (Hardin County),
7.  Louisiana Prospects (Moss Bluff/Westlake), and
8.  Bullet Baseball (Lake Charles, La).

I know the Gladiator's have already posted their tryout, and most of the rest should post soon.  As they continue to post I wish you the best of luck on finding a team.

[2 Sons Playing]

Marauders in Lumberton usually has a team also..plus they have their own field to practice and play on.

[Chester86]

I think Marauder and Franchise are one in the same.  I am not sure though, and there could be several others I'm not aware of.  I was going off of the teams we played last year.

[2 Sons Playing]

They are 2 seperate organizations..one from Lumberton and one from Silsbee I believe. Also the Fannett outlaws have a 13u team and recently had tryouts for this coming year.

[Horns89]

Rumor is a 14 sun devil team is forming anyone else heard this?

[Chasmack]

That rumor is true.  A 14U Sun Devil Premier team is being formed.  It will be run on the same principles as the older Sun Devil showcase teams.  If interested call Matt Thompson @ 409-553-6536.

For those don't know, the Sun Devil organization is nationally known for producing quality players that showcase their skills in Perfect Game Tournaments across the country, most notably in the East Cobb, GA and Jupiter, FL World Wooden Bat Championships (WWBC).  It was started by Chip Ferguson and has been a gateway for many young men for an opportunity to play at an higher level after High School.  Chip Ferguson has passed the reins of the organization over to Matt Thompson who has been the Head Coach of the Sun Devils organization since its conception in 2006.  As of now, he will have a 14U Premier team and a 17U Showcase team.

[sportsman04]

Not sure if the Demo is staying together or not, they have lost[a few of their best players to team mizzuno.....Prospects Baseball is having their 14U tryout September 23.....All official info will be posted soon....Also, same day the 13U team will be trying out

[dangerdave22]

With the apparent interest in 13U teams in our area, you would think there would be more parents willing to team up to make something happen.

[Chester86]

    The following is just my opinion,  Forming a new team is something that is thought of, but it gets harder the older the boys get.  The majority of the tournaments are somewhere other than the Golden Triangle.  Marauder Park has some, but that is it locally.  Plus, to be competitive, you have got to have pitching.  Well, as the teams get funneled down, pitching is at a premium.  Younger teams are more participative, and having just an athlete can get you through.  As they get older though, skills and abilities are a necessity.  Additionally, you get into practice facilities as they get older.  You have to have a larger field, and you really need an indoor cage to work the team out and get ready for the season.  You have really got to have committed parents in addition to the boys.  It is a long season, and having to travel plays havoc on families and finances.  Additionally, when the boys were younger everyone got to play.  It is hard for a family to pay upwards of $150 a month, and have their youngster sit for tournaments at a time.  My opinion is, the older they get, the more you see the funnel working.  Those that are really interested will find a place to play.  Best of luck to those out there.

[JWB]

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Not sure if the Demo is staying together or not, they have lost[a few of their best players to team mizzuno.....Prospects Baseball is having their 14U tryout September 23.....All official info will be posted soon....Also, same day the 13U team will be trying out
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when and how did you find out about the 14u tryouts?,My son was playing on the 13u team when the spring season ended,and we haven't heard anything from anyone about, who the 14u coach is gonna be or tryout dates or anything?

[Chester86]

You're right JWB.  Those that were on the team last year haven't been contacted in any way.  Very frustrating. 

[Mustang11]

Ok people. I am growing tired of all of the talk about 14u Demolition Baseball not having a team. There are two kids off of my team from last year playing fall ball with Mizuno Select. Any other of my players want to play fall ball, they are more than welcomed to to try and better themselves. So unless you know the real deal, it's wise to keep quiet. But, EVERYBODY has a right to voice opinions. So again... DEMOLITION BASEBALL WILL BE IN FULL SWING IN THE SPRING! I will post tryouts soon. So if you want to play with us, please keep your eyes posted for the Spring tryout soon. To the current Demo family: DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! COACH ROD WILL JUST AS PASSIONATE AS EVER FOR THE 14U DEMO NEXT YEAR! Sportsman04 has no clue what's he's talking about. Thank you for your time, COACH Roderick Robertson

[Chester86]

Nice post Rod.  Very glad to hear ya'll will be back and in full swing.  It is wild how many stories swirl out there.  I guess in the absence of truth, rumors will fill the void.  Tim Bean 

[JWB]

Thats good to hear Rod....might be coming to your tryouts if the Prospect organization doesn't let us know anything...Thanks!

[Horns89]

Gladaitor 14 Premier tryout Sunday at Marauder Park. Tryout will start at 3:30.

[Extreme99]

14 U and 15 U Team Extreme players needed very successful organization in North Houston one practice a week very much worth the drive wherever you are located

[idk]

Don't the Demo also have a couple playing for Team Extreme??