TRYOUT RADAR

8U Baseball Tryouts in DFW

102 teams across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Current tryouts appear when verified.

Still coach pitch in most rec leagues, though some organizations introduce kid pitch at 8U on a limited basis. The skill gap between players starts to widen noticeably this year. Families exploring select baseball often start asking questions at 8U, but most developmental coaches recommend staying in rec until 9U. The jump to kid pitch at 9U is where select programs start making a real difference in development.

Pitching rules: Coach pitch in most rec leagues. Some organizations introduce limited kid pitch.
Field dimensions: 60-foot base paths.
Commitment: 1-2 practices per week, 8-12 week spring season.
Cost range: Rec programs: $100-250/season. Some select 8U programs exist at $1,500-2,500.

23

current tryouts

68 select / 4 elite

team levels

~$273

avg select cost