Due to travel conflicts with church for baseball families, parents are advised to seize travel time for discipleship, using audio resources, written materials, and faith-sports programs. These include sermons, podcasts, articles, books, and retreats.
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USA Futures Invitational vs NTIS Champions Cup
USA Baseball uses the Futures Invitational and NTIS Champions Cup for its Athlete Development Program and National Team selection. Both events have unique features, but the Futures Invitational provides a more straightforward path for athletes with access.
USA Baseball NTIS Champions Cup
The USA Baseball national team identification series (NTIS) consists of a three-stage process ending in a four-day tournament. Selection is based on qualification at various levels, including state and regional, and objective performance metrics from a multitude of tests. The final aim: formation of the national team.
Perfect Game All State Games
Perfect Game has launched All State games for 11-13 year-old participants, selecting top players from each state. Youth players’ performance metrics are tracked and shared, unlike in USA Baseball.
Parents Guide to Questions to Ask Travel Baseball Teams
When choosing a baseball team, consider the cost, commitment, coaches’ backgrounds, roster size, potential favoritism, arm care programs, practice frequency, position rotation, injury prevention measures, attendance expectations, and conduct code. Understand the team’s philosophy and how it aligns with your interests before making a final decision.
USA Baseball NTIS Process
The Futures Invitational provides entry to the USA Baseball program, but is limited with 16 slots at the 10U level and 24 at the 11U level. Others are evaluated through the National Team Identification Service (NTIS), involving state-wide tryouts, regional Prospect Games, and final selections based on combined metrics and performance notes.
1st Annual MLB / USA Baseball Prospect Draft Combine
The inaugural Baseball Combine, organised by MLB and USA Baseball, took place from June 20-26, 2021. It featured top players improving their draft stock and offered key metrics for talent assessments.
USA Baseball Futures Invitational 2021
The USA Baseball Futures Invitational is a four-day tournament in Cary, North Carolina, where top 11U and 10U teams compete. Scouts investigate potential joiners for US National teams while adhering to strict player safety regulations.
Monster Baseball 