Pioneer League Tryouts

THE NEXT STEP ON YOUR PATH TO THE BIG LEAGUES

The Pioneer Baseball League, a professional Major League Baseball Partner League, is hosting tryout camps for aspiring players looking to compete at the professional level. These camps showcase talent in a structured, game-like environment while providing advanced performance feedback and evaluation.

All 12 Pioneer League clubs will be represented, with team coaches on site to evaluate prospects. At the conclusion of each camp, every team will select at least one player in the Pioneer League Draft, giving participants a direct opportunity to compete for a roster spot and advance toward a professional baseball career. 

Tryout Dates & Locations

Davenport, FL

February 20–22, 2026
Northeast Regional Park

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Scottsdale, AZ

April 15–17, 2026
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

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Marysville, CA

July 17–18, 2026
Bryant Field

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PBL Tryout Drills

What to Expect at Camp

Pioneer League Tryout Camps feature professional-style workouts designed to evaluate players in a competitive, game-like environment. All camps are attended by Pioneer League team personnel.

  • Defensive workouts and position-specific evaluations
  • Pitcher bullpens and live batting practice
  • Live scrimmage opportunities

Why Attend a PBL Tryout?

The Pioneer Baseball League is a premier professional development league and an official Major League Baseball Partner League. Tryout camps serve as a direct pathway into the PBL player pool.

  • Players are eligible for selection in the Pioneer League Draft
  • Analytics data is shared league-wide with PBL teams
  • Opportunity to earn a contract during the season
  • Exposure to one of professional baseball’s top MLB Partner leagues
PBL Tryout Overhead
Player

18+

Age Requirement

Catcher

All Positions

Open Tryout

Hitting

PBL Teams & Pro Scouts

League-Wide

Fielding

MLB Partner League

Pioneer League

Who Should Attend

These camps are open to amateur and professional players seeking opportunities at the next level. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

PBL Eligibility Rules (2026)

The players on a Member Club’s Active Roster shall have completed no more than two (2) prior years of professional baseball experience (as defined below) as of January 1st in a season's calendar year.

Any player who is within four (4) years of their high school graduation class year shall not have any professional service time count against their eligibility. Professional service time accrued during this initial four (4) year period is exempt and shall not be applied retroactively once the player passes the four-year mark. Only service time earned after the four (4) year anniversary of the player’s high school graduation class year shall be calculated toward the two-year limit of prior professional experience. For purposes of calculating prior seasons of professional baseball experience, after the four (4) year mark of their high school graduation class year, a year of professional experience is defined as follows:

  • POSITION PLAYERS: 30 games played
  • STARTING PITCHERS: 7 games started
  • PITCHERS: 18 games played

Professional experience includes previous play in all professional leagues, domestic or international, but does not include the MLB Draft League, Arizona Complex League (ACL), Florida Complex League (FCL), the United Shore Professional Baseball League, the Mavericks Independent Baseball League, nor leagues in the Caribbean Federation, the Australian Baseball League or any other leagues that might become “winter ball” leagues.

Registration Details

Your tryout fee covers your attendance at the Tryout Camp. You are responsible for your own travel and lodging expenses for the time of the camp.

Refunds / Credits: ALL REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ONCE A PLAYER IS REGISTERED AND PAYMENT IS COMPLETE THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS ISSUED FOR ANY FURTHER PBL EVENTS.  IN THE CASE OF CAMP BEING POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLAYERS WILL BE ISSUED A CREDIT ONLY FOR THE RESCHEDULED EVENT. 

Prospects at the camps will be scouted by representatives from each of the 12 PBL clubs and a draft will follow the conclusion of the tryout camp. Each of the 12 PBL clubs will sign at least one player from each camp.

Prospects will be responsible for their own housing during the Tryout Camp. We have negotiated a discount rate at the Staybridge Suites across from the field. Please use this link or call and ask for the "Good Neighbor Rate".

During the tryout camp, prospects will undergo pro-style workouts during which scouts will evaluate athletic ability as well as batting, pitching, and fielding skills. Evaluations include extended infield/outfield sessions, bullpens for pitchers, batting practice, and multiple live scrimmages. 

Players must be at least 18 years old to attend. Players with college eligibility remaining should check with their school before registering. Players should also check the PBL eligibility requirements above.

Amateur and professional athletes from non-US countries can participate but must meet US Immigration requirements on their own. Once signed to a Pioneer League contract, players must possess a P1 visa to play professionally in the US.

Players should bring all of their own equipment including baseball attire, cleats, helmets, bats, gloves, catching gear, etc. Baseballs and shirts will be provided. Chewing gum and tobacco are prohibited.

Club representatives from the Pioneer League will be present to assess all players. Yakkertech is a real-time optical tracking system that captures and analyzes ball-flight data with precision. Attendees will have access to comprehensive data.

Ice water jugs will be provided. Players should bring their own personal water bottles. Lunch is not provided.

ALL REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Once registered and payment is complete, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be issued. If a camp is postponed due to inclement weather, players will receive a credit for the rescheduled event. By registering, players agree to these terms.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP ON YOUR PATH TO THE BIG LEAGUES

Pioneer League Tryout Camps offer a direct opportunity to be seen, evaluated, and selected.

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