The Pittsfield Colonials of the independent Can-Am League are holding open tryouts this Saturday, May 8, at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield. (The rain date is Sunday, May 9.) Open to players age 18 or over, the tryout will start at 10:00 am. Players should bring their own gloves, shoes, workout, gear and catcher’s equipment; balls, wood bats, and some catcher’s gear will be provided.
To register, call the Colonials at 413-236-2961, e-mail amanda@pittsfieldcolonials.com, come to the team office at 2 South Street in Pittsfield, or arrive at 9am on tryout day. The cost is $40 per person, payable by check or cash at the tryout.
According to the Boston Amateur Baseball Network, catchers may try out for free and should call Brad Hall at 413-433-4201.
The Pittsfield Colonials replace the American Defenders of New Hampshire (Nashua) in the six-team Can-Am League, which has other Massachusetts-based clubs in Worcester and Brockton. The Colonials are managed by former Boston Red Sox Brian Daubach, and they open at home on May 31 vs. New Jersey.
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