2023 Fox-Rok Baseball and Softball Tryout Schedule

2023 Softball Tryouts!
Posted March 4, 2023
Softball players will be contacted by their coaches.  There will not be any posted tryouts at this time.  Traveling players will require a copy of their birth certificate and a 1 inch square headshot photograph for league registration.  All questions concerning softball should be addressed to Lauren Hughes, Director of Softball, via email [email protected] or at 215.840.9077. 

2023 Baseball Tryouts and Evaluations!

Revised on March, 9, 2023

Please note all players should arrive 30 minutes early prior to the start of tryouts/evaluations to warm up and to check in for roll call.  Whatever age the player is on May 1, 2023 that is the age group he will be expected to attend. Don't forget to bring your baseball glove and wear rubber spikes.  Please contact the appropriate coach listed below with any questions or concerns.  

PLEASE NOTE:  Whatever age your child is on May 1, 2023 for boys, is the age group they are trying out for. 

Age 8 on Field #6

Coach: Ryan Prosperi - Tel: 267-549-7162, Email: [email protected]

Tryouts: Saturday 3/18 2:30PM until 4:30PM and Sunday 3/19 12:30PM until 2:30PM 

Age 9 on Field #7 

Coach: Joe McCourt – Tel: 215-605-8471, Email: [email protected]

Tryouts: Saturday 3/25 and Sunday 3/26 11:00AM until 1:00PM
Please note that coach Joe is away the weekend of 3/18 and 3/19. 

Age 10 on Field #6

Coach: Ryan Prosperi - Tel: 267-549-7162, Email: [email protected]

Tryouts: Saturday 3/18 12:30PM until 2:00PM and Sunday 3/19 3:00PM until 4:30PM 

Age 11 on Field #2

Coach: Jim McGough - Tel: 267-312-5837, Email [email protected]

Tryouts: Saturday 3/18 and Sunday 3/19 1:00PM until 3:00PM 

Ages 12 on Field #2 

Coach: Tim Eck – Tel: 267-246-7927, Email: [email protected]

Tryouts: Saturday 3/18 and Sunday 3/19 10:30AM until 12:30PM

Please note there are no tryouts for ages 13 through 17.  Your coach will be in contact with you to let you know which team you have been placed on.

All players must be enrolled to tryout. All player must have glove and rubber (no metal) spikes. We know a big question every year is about bats.  There are bat restrictions for each age group and league.  It is recommended you wait until you child is placed on a team to ask that coach for the league requirements.  Also after tryouts 8, 9, and 10 years who do not make the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation team will be contacted by in house coach.   In addition, players who do not make 11/12 and 13/14 Philadelphia Parks and Recreation team will be contacted by NEAA coach.

If you desire your child to participate on a competitive travel team please plan to attend tryouts at the appropriate times and location as outlined above.  Tryouts are intended for those players who demonstrate above average skill and talent and desire a higher level of play.  You must show up for tryouts to be considered for this level of play.  Those chosen will be placed on a team that will play in the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation League.  Your child must be a registered player for the 2023 season to attend tryouts!