Revolution schedule open tryout for April 12
With Opening Day at home, April 24 against Camden, preseason camp for the Revolution will begin in earnest on April 14 after team physicals. Some extra players may be added to the pre-season roster following the team’s open tryout on Saturday, April 12.
The tryout camp will begin at 10 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The cost to attend the tryout is $40 to register in advance, and $50 the day of. Checks are made payable to the York Revolution. Players must be at least 18 years of age to tryout.
The tryout will take place on the field at Santander Stadium in Downtown York, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way. Players must provide their own equipment for the tryout, other than batting helmets, which will be provided by the Revolution.
To register, please download the tryout form at this link. Players are encouraged to register in advance; day-of registration will only be allowed if spots remain.
The open tryout has yielded results for the Revolution in the past; spot starter Shawn Hedrick pitched for the Revs in 2009 and 2010, pitcher Brian Holliday and outfielder Colin Roberson were also each offered contracts for the 2009 season after participating in the open tryout, as was catcher Salomon Manriquez in 2010.
Any questions regarding the open tryout can be directed to Baseball Operations Manager Toby Crites, at tcrites@yorkrevolution.com.
-Paul Braverman
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