2026 Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft

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The 33rd annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will take place at ForeFront Field, home of the Lake Erie Crushers. Forefront Field is off I-90 at exit 151 in Avon, OH. All 18 Frontier League teams will be present, and over the past thirteen seasons an average of more than 35 players per year have signed contracts out of the Tryout Camp.

FAQs
Are there requirements or an age limit to tryout?

Players must be at least 18 years old to attend. Players with college eligibility remaining should check with their school's compliance officer before registering.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Forefront Field is located right off of I-90 at exit 151/Colorado Avenue.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is approximately a 25 minute drive from Forefront Field. Preregistered players will receive a letter with the host hotel and discount rate code once this information is finalized. Players are responsible for their transportation to and from Forefront Field. If you will not have a car, you should be able to find a ride by asking the other players in the hotel lobby. Limited rideshare is available in the area via popular apps.

What can/can't I bring to the event?
Forefront Field features an artificial playing surface, and per the manufacturer's warranty, metal spikes are not allowed. All players, including pitchers, must wear either molded cleats or turf shoes. Eleven of the Frontier League's ballparks feature artificial surfaces and have the same policy.

In addition, sunflower seeds, tobacco, and gum are not allowed on the field, the bullpen areas, or in the dugouts as they cause problems with the quality of the turf.

Players are responsible for bringing their own baseball equipment, including bats, batting helmets, and catching gear, and should wear baseball pants. Baseballs will be provided by the Frontier League.

How does the Tryout Camp work?
The workouts officially begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 20 and will feature fielding and throwing drills for infielders, outfielders, and catchers, and batting practice for position players. Hitters will be timed from home to first and from first to third as part of batting practice. Pitchers will throw 15-20 pitch bullpens in front of our pitching coaches.

Following the first day, the field managers will compile a list of players invited back for modified games on Tuesday, April 21. At the conclusion of the games on Tuesday, action will break for 30 minutes as clubs prepare for the draft. The draft will take place at Forefront Field on Tuesday afternoon.

What if I play multiple positions?
Sign up at your primary position. Position players who also want to pitch need to register as both a pitcher and a position player. Players can also send their college or professional statistics verifying that they are a two-way player to [email protected].

If I am drafted, when does spring training begin in the Frontier League?
Frontier League Spring Training opens on Thursday, April 23. Opening day rosters are due by Wednesday, May 6. Tryout camp participants are guaranteed at least one week in Spring Training barring injury or a violation of team rules. If you will have issues reporting on April 23, speak with the club who selects you so alternate arrangements can be made.

If I still have college eligibility remaining, can I attend?
It is our understanding that participating in the workouts does not impact your college/amateur eligibility as long as you do not sign a contract. However, the ultimate decision is up to the NCAA, NAIA, or related organization. We have had players attend each year who return to complete their college seasons before signing contracts and reporting. We encourage any current college player to check with your compliance officer to see what you can and cannot do to protect your eligibility.

Can people come to watch the workouts?
Yes, friends and family members can watch the workouts from the seating bowl at Forefront Field. Only players will be allowed on the field.

What happens if it rains?
We will make every effort to do as much of the workout as possible on the field at Forefront Field. The artificial playing surface allows us to play through light rain and to resume immediately as soon as heavier rain stops. We do have access to an indoor facility if necessary. Regardless of the weather, the event will conclude on Tuesday, April 21, as players report to their teams for Spring Training beginning on Thursday, April 23.

Hotel Information?
A block of rooms at a discounted rate will be made available for participants in early February. Information will be sent to all registrants via email.

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