Baseball tryouts coming soon to Orange Coast

The Under Armour National Tryout, conducted by the Baseball Factory, will take place at Orange Coast College April 5.

High school athletes, ages 13-18, are invited to try out. Players are asked to report to the field at noon for registration, the tryout will be begin at 1 p.m.

The registration fee is $99. To enroll contact Dave Wipkowski at (800) 641-4487 extension 109. Top players from the tryout may be selected to the following events: Under Armour Southwest Tournament, Cape Cod Pro Training, Pirate City World Series or the USA Baseball 16U Championships.

Baseball Factory’s staff of pro scouts, former pro players and former college coaches will evaluate players and lead a college recruiting question and answer session. Those in attendance will learn about the college recruiting process and the steps players should take in order to increase their chances of playing college baseball and receiving scholarships.

— From staff reports