Atlanta Braves tryouts set for June 13
PEARL, MS -- The annual Atlanta Braves Tryout Camp is scheduled for Thursday, June 13 at Trustmark Park. Registration starts at 9:00 AM. Tryouts start at 10:00 AM. The annual event is free of charge and under the direction of Area Scout Supervisor Don Thomas.
All players must be between the ages of 16 and 22 to participate and are expected to furnish their own cleats, gloves and uniforms. The Braves will provide any other necessary equipment. American Legion players must have written permission from their coach.
For more information, contact the Mississippi Braves Front Office at 601.932.8788 or 888-BRAVES4.
The Mississippi Braves is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since making the move from Greenville, SC, in 2005, over 70 M-Braves have gone on to play in the big leagues. The M-Braves have made postseason play twice and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Tickets are available online, at the Trustmark Park Box Office or by calling 888-BRAVES4. Fans can listen live to all games locally on WYAB 103.9 FM or tune in online. Follow the Mississippi Braves at mississippibraves.com, facebook.com/mbraves, and twitter.com/mbraves.