2017 Season Summary
Now that the 2016 season has come to a close, we want to make sure you are aware of the opportunities for the 2017 season. As Minnetonka Baseball Association and the Excelsior Legion program continue to partner together, tryouts for the 2017 MBA Jr. Legion 2 (Travel 16/Bulldogs), MBA Sr. Legion 2 (Travel 17/18), Excelsior Jr. Legion, and Excelsior Sr. Legion teams will take place on the weekends of August 27/28 and September 4/5 at Veterans Field.
Lugnuts and Mud Hens (MBA Sr. Babe Tier 1) will register later this coming winter and have tryouts separately in the Spring of 2017. Prior to evaluations, the players will be able to prioritize teams based on which style (schedule/number of games) best fits their schedule.
August 27/28 and September 4/5
16 year olds- MBA Jr. Legion 2 (Travel 16/Bulldogs) and Excelsior Jr. Legion 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Players try out all four dates)
17/18 year olds- MBA Sr. Legion 2 (Travel 17/18) and Excelsior Sr. Legion 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Players try out all four dates)
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MBA Jr. Legion 2 (16 Travel/Bulldogs)
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Excelsior – Jr. Legion (16)
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Birthdate 1/1/00 and later (Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors)
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Birthdate 1/1/00 and later (Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors)
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Legion schedule (Blue Division)
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Legion schedule (Red Division)
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35-40 games
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50 - 60 games
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4 Tournaments – 3 local, 1 travel
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5 Tournaments – 3 local, 2 travel
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Post Season Opportunity –Junior Legion
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Junior Legion Post Season
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Cost: $800 (Travel/Hotels not included) Cost: $1400+$275* (Travel/Hotels/Shoes included)
*$275 is a donation to Diamond Club
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MBA Sr. Legion 2 (17/18)
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Excelsior Legion (17/18)
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Birthdate 1/1/98 and later (targeting Juniors and Sophomores)
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Birthdate 1/1/98 and later regardless of grade or college
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Legion schedule (Todd Oaks League)
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Legion schedule (Red Division)
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35-40 games
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50- 60 games
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4 Tournaments – 3 local, 1 travel
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5 Tournaments – 3 local, 2 travel
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Legion Post Season
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Legion Post Season
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Cost: $900 (Travel/Hotels not included) Cost: $1400+$275* (Travel/Hotels/Shoes included)
*$275 is a donation to Diamond Club
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Mud Hens (17/18)
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Lugnuts (17/18)
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Birthdate 1/1/98 and later regardless of grade or college
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Birthdate 1/1/98 and later regardless of grade or college
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Metro Sr. Babe League
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Metro Sr. Babe League
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25-35 Games
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25-35 Games
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1-2 Tournaments
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1-2 Tournaments
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Post Season Opportunity
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Post Season Opportunity
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Cost: $475 (Travel/Hotels not included) Cost: $475 (Travel/Hotels not included)
MBA also offers our Tier II League for those that want a casual playing opportunity. There are no tryouts and the players can group friends and create teams. These teams will be formed in the Spring of 2017.
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Tier II
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Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores
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Southwest Metro Sr. Youth League
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16 games (limited practices)
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Year End Tournament with surrounding communities
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Cost: $300
***Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors for all leagues are based on the 2016-2017 school year.***
All players rostered on the four Fall Tryout teams will have the opportunity to work at the MBA Baseball Academy in the winter to work off a portion of their fees. Amounts earned in excess of $600 will be reported on a Form 1099.
If you have questions regarding the tryouts please contact the following:
Rob Hager
612-718-4737
