All tryouts require athletes to register online with the registration links provided (see individual tryouts). National tryout events are free of charge and provide NCAA recruiting opportunities, evaluations, and some limited player development. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]
Tryout Process: Events last approximately 2-3hrs. Show up 40min prior to get re-registered and warmed up. Athletes are selected immediately after each tryout event. LABC World teams are partnered with and powered by Under Armour.
Roster Acceptance: If an athlete is selected, they will have 6 days to confirm their acceptance.
Cost: Cost annually hovers around $1400 - $1500. This includes everything (except airfare).
Resort and Travel: All travelers and athletes stay at an all-inclusive resort that is located on the Caribbean Sea. The all in cost (listed previously) includes all food, beverage, and alcohol. Passports are required to travel to the Dominican Republic.
Tournament: Held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the past 30+ years. There are NO at large bids, "buy-your-way" or "win-your-way" avenues. Strictly country bids. The 2019 LABC will be held July 31 - Aug 6. 4 game guaranty with medal rounds in the age divisions of 9-10U, 11-12U, 13U, 14U, 15-16U, and 18U. The United States will enter each age division.
Age cutoff: June 1 of competing year.
Delegation: Annually, there are between 350-400 travelers, athletes, and staffing that make up the USA delegation.
Tournament Details: All games are held at private resort fields or MLB complex fields of the Cubs, White Sox, Mets, Phillies, Twins, and Reds. Opening and closing ceremonies, banquets, awards presentations, tours, and one full day off provided.
NCAA: Major NCAA recruiting and showcasing opportunities abound.
Coaches: Coaching staffs are comprised of MLB, MiLB, and NCAA personnel.
