Earn your jersey.
All 2027 Mavericks tryouts are held at Friendship Park in Des Plaines, IL. We compete in the most competitive leagues in Chicagoland — and we're looking for players who want to compete with us. Ages 8U–14U.
June 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Friendship Park
Two dates. All ages.
All tryouts run 5:30–7:30 PM at Friendship Park, open to all ages 8U–14U. New players are strongly encouraged to attend both dates — coaches need every minute they can get.
Additional dates for older teams may be added — check back for updates.
A real tryout.
A warm welcome.
Tryouts run about two hours and cover hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and (for older groups) pitching and catching. Bring your own bat, glove, helmet, and cleats. Wear pants if you have them.
Coaches evaluate every player individually — there are no pre-selected rosters. New players are evaluated alongside returning Mavs, and decisions are made by the coaching staff after the second tryout.
Questions before you sign up? Email info@mpmavericks.com.
Tryout Checklist
- Bat + helmet
- Glove (catchers: full gear)
- Cleats + baseball pants
- Water bottle
- A great attitude
Affordable. Straightforward.
$900 / player
Covers indoor training, field costs, umpires, equipment, league fees, and in-town tournaments. Out-of-town tournament travel is additional.
~$325
Many players reuse uniform items across multiple years. Full breakdown shared after team selection.
3 Easy Steps
- $300 deposit · within 72 hrs
- $300 · due Sept 15
- $300 · due Nov 15
12U Cooperstown families: payment schedule may differ. Contact the Board for details.
Base + mound distances
GCBL · MSBL
Lock in your tryout.
Registration is on TeamSnap — takes about 3 minutes.