Crestwood, IL - With only 132 days till the Home Opener, the Windy City ThunderBolts announce they will be holding an open tryout on Saturday, May 6th at Hawkinson Ford Field.
Baseball players with aspirations of playing professional baseball are invited to attend this one-day tryout camp. Players will be asked to perform various baseball related drills in an effort to determine their skill levels.
All participants will be evaluated by former big leaguer Brent Bowers, the ThunderBolts' manager. Registration is $25 and pre-registration is strongly recommended. Players can preregister on-line at www.wcthunderbolts.com or call the ThunderBolts at 708-489-2255 for more information.
Participants should wear general baseball attire and must provide their own wooden bats, gloves, and catching equipment. Hawkinson Ford Field is located at 14011 S. Kenton in Crestwood, IL 60445, which is approximately 10 miles from Midway Airport. Check the ThunderBolts website www.wcthunderbolts.com for additional information and updates.
Hawkinson Ford Field will also be the site of the Frontier League Tryouts, which will be held from Sunday May 7 through Monday May 8.
The Windy City ThunderBolts are a member of the 10-team Frontier League. The Frontier League is an independent league with franchises throughout the Midwest. The ThunderBolts have full season tickets, group packages, and 10-game mini plans available for sale. For tickets or more information, please call 708-489-BALL (2255), or visit the team on-line at www.wcthunderbolts.com.
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