CA Yard Dawgs College of Baseball: Tournaments

Nicka Buska Pitching
Nick Buska Pitching at 18U Toys4Tots, Orange County
The Way to Get Seen is to BE SEEN

Which baseball camps and tournaments offer the best opportunities to be seen by recruiters?

Do expensive camps and large showcases offer maximum exposure value?

It Depends ... 

We build tournament teams and select playing opportunities for exposure value and optimal experience.     By developing and priming players with major league training, our players are ready when opportunity presents itself. 

We don't compete against club and high school schedules -- our calendar minimizes conflicts. 

For placement on a team, contact Director of Player Development & Head Coach Tony Torres,  Tony@CAYardDawgsBaseball.com, (650) 704-3380. 

Below are a few opportunities we've scheduled or are considering.  These tournaments are built in our Programs.    Program specifics are detailed on the "Yard Dawg Program" tab.

See a collection of tournament and workout photos by signing up to be a "fan" on our Facebook page, CA Yard Dawgs College of Baseball

USABF Veteran's Tournament, November

Outstanding performance from those who participated in the November 18U USABF Veteran's Day Tournament!    Although we tied for the best record, we missed playing in the championship game due to a tie-breaker rule.    And we defeated the team that won the tournament.

 

18U Toys-4-Tots, Dec 5 - 13 

Wood bat tournament, 3 game guarantee.  First and second place individual awards in both divisions.   18U divison maximum 20 teams;  2009 high school graduates may participate if they meet May 1, 2010 age cutoff.

Because this is a fund-raiser, rostered players donate an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or the cash equivalent.   Collections taken at the first game.

Registered players are invited to attend "How to Become a Recruited Player" seminar, a Q&A with guests panelists.   Open to non-tournament layers & parents for a nominal entrance fee. 

To new players:   Please wear navy socks and belt.  Navy undergarment is optional.  Please arrive one hour prior to game time.

CA Yard Dawgs Schedule

Saturday, Dec 5, 11:15 am (NOT 9 am), Windrow Park, field #1, Ryan Lemmon Stadium against Irvine Rox/Navy

Sunday, Dec 6, 9:15 am, Windrow Park, field #2, Windrow field against ABD Boxers

Sunday, Dec 6, 11:30 am, Windrow Park, field #2, Windrow field against D'Ray 1

 

Homestead Studio Suites, Irvine Spectrum (optional)

30 Technology, Irvine, 92618
(949) 727-4228,  email:  spt@extendedstay.com

Homestead is part of Extended Stay Hotels chain.  Rooms have equipped kitchens, internet, guest laundry, BBQ.    Hotel is located next to the Irvine Spectrum, an outdoor shopping and entertainment center.

 

Winter 2010 Program

Tournaments include:  Martin Luther King (January) and Presidents' Day (February)

 

Summer 2010 Program

Tournaments include:  Memorial Day (May) and Slump Buster, Omaha, NE (June 28 - July 1).   Almost 500 teams attended last year.  College exposure for players.  California and Texas teams dominated the tournament. 


Lino At Home
18U USABF Veteran's Day Tournament in San Diego