The Houston Sox 16U, 15U and 14U had excellent performances at the World Wood
Bat Association's tournaments in Atlanta, Georgia. These tournaments are
run by the world's largest scouting organization Perfect Game. To find out
more about the Sox performance click the button below.
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Hayes in Yankees Old Timers Game
If you haven't seen it yet, watch Charlie's pregame interview on WCBS Yankees
Daily.
Also listen to Charlie's Interview on NY Baseball Digest
Visit Charlie's page to view and hear both interviews:
Big League Baseball Academy Frequently Asked Questions
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Team are formed in the spring and the fall. Regular tryout
times will be posted. If you missed a tryout or find yourself
looking for a team, call BLBA. There may be an opening on a
team.
Some teams do have sponsors. Plus there are fund raising
opportunities. There are three expenses that teams members
pay:
Coaching & facility fee- this is $100 per month
Tournament fees - this depends on how many tournaments your
team plays and how many team members are on your team.
Generally individual tournaments cost $40 to $50 each.
Uniform & equipment fees - Players are responsible for their
own uniform & equipment expenses. Uniforms are standard
Sox uniforms. Cost depends upon how many pieces or
combinations the team decides they would like to wear.
IF YOU ARE A HOUSTON SOX TEAM MEMBER PAYING A MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
FEE, YOU DO NOT PAY EXTRA USAGE FEES.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME EXTRA PRACTICE IN COME ON IN. IF
THERE IS A CAGE OR PITCHING MOUND AVAILABLE YOU CAN USE IT FOR FREE.
FYI, COME EARLY THE CAGES FILL UP FOR TEAM PRACTICE QUICKLY.
If you are not paying a monthly team
member fee, regular hourly rates are charged.
Here is an important note concerning team expenses. So not to jeopardize
team members opportunity play college baseball it is important that
players DO NOT accept FULL playing sponsorships. For more
information on this please visit the
NCAA website 8 and speak with a BLBA coach.
