Welcome to Baseball U North 2019
Baseball U North New Jersey launched in the fall of 2015 and is currently entering its 5th year of operation. We run year round baseball training including middle school spring seasons, middle and high school summer and fall seasons, winter training, specialized clinics, and private instruction. Our teams participate in USABL or independent league play, tournaments, college showcases, and blue chip prospect tournaments. Additionally, we participate in several Perfect Game WWBA tournaments. This upcoming season will see our teams participate in PG tourneys in Georgia, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.
As the 2019 summer season winds down, we turn the corner towards fall. Our tryouts have concluded and teams will be formed from 13U-18U. Tournament play is set to begin in early September and conclude by mi October. Middle school age teams will play weekend tournaments in New Jersey. The high school teams (15-18U) will participate in college showcases at St John’s University in New York and Alvernia University in PA. They will also play in tournaments at Diamond Nation and USABL host sites. Additionally, independent games vs other club programs are scheduled as well.
Roving Instruction
We are very fortunate to have some of the best instructors in the area be a part of our program. Ani Ramos has coached on the high school, college, and professional levels. Currently the assistant coach at New Jersey powerhouse St Joseph Regional High School Montvale, Ani will be visiting different age levels checking in on players offering advice and instruction. Ani also runs a renowned catching academy in Bergen County that has seen some of the state’s best talent attend.We also have pitching coach Ralph Citarella in our program. Ralph has pitched professionally for the Chicago White Sox and the St Louis Cardinals. He was a two time 1st round draft pick. Ralph oversees all pitching aspects in our program. He offers group and individual lessons and is the current pitching coach at St Joseph High School in Metuchen.
Recruitment
This is a critical component of the high school player’s career. Baseball U North is dedicated to identifying and assisting in the player development and recruiting phase. We place teams in venues and on college campuses that are heavily attended and well respected by the college and professional coaching ranks. Furthermore, we carefully select which college campus showcases to attend. We do this geographically conscious of the ideology that the more places we visit, the more people will see our players. After all, it is our principle to get these coaches to see our players. Our administration will help bridge the gap in the recruiting process. We also utilize SportsRecruits (www.sportsrecuits.com). This is a program that is for Baseball U players only. It allows a player, parent, and coach to create a dialogue, send photo//video, and schedule meetings to enhance a player’s exposure. The fee is part of the player’s tuition.
Uniforms
Our colors are burnt orange, white, and black. Uniforms provided include hat, 2 jerseys, belt, and socks. The player is responsible for white pants. The uniforms will be lettered and numbered. Measurements and uniform specs will be taken as the winter season progresses. Additional clothing can be found at our online store.
Equipment
Each player is responsible for his own gear. Batting helmet, bats, catching gear, etc are all the sole responsibility of the player. Baseball U North does not provide individual equipment.
GameChanger
The app is used for all announcements and correspondences during the winter. Additionally, the app is used to keep schedules, scores, and team/player stats during the season. The URL is http://gc.com or you can download the app.
Perfect Game Tournaments
Perfect Game has become the standard that all teams and players need to be associated with. They have become the measuring stick that college and professional scouts utilize when shaping their teams. Prospects attend PG tourneys and are visible by colleges from all over the country. These events are now held all over the east coast. In addition to the team scheduled events identified above such as Richmond County and Woodbridge, our players have the opportunity to participate in tournaments in Georgia and Florida. Not every program can say that. These southern tournaments give maximum exposure to players to be seen. In this day and age of college recruiting, we see the younger player getting looks. Freshman are signing to play college baseball 4 years from now. Like it or not, this is the avenue the recruiting business has taken.The competition for the country’s best high school talent has gotten even tougher. Come play with us andbe seen by the best.
College Campus Showcases
These events have proven vital to player development and have acquainted the player with the inner workings of the college program. Heavily attended by paid college coaches from a wide geographic region, these coaches observe and evaluate players based on game and clinical results. They converse and, in some cases,even offer the invitation to join their respective school on the spot. Fees associated with these trips (flight, lodging, food, etc) are
the responsibility of the player/family. Some colleges visited by our program the past few summers include:
University of Delaware
University of Scranton
Rutgers University
Monmouth University
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette College
George Washington University
University of Maryland
Indoor practices
Any winter training, indoor scheduled practice or drill, including inclement weather practice changes, and Bio Pitch sessions take place at The Express Athletic Center 216 Tingley Ln Edison.
Outdoor practices
All outdoor practices, program intra-squad scrimmages, or team events take place at St Joseph High School located at 145 Plainfield Ave Metuchen, Millburn High School 462 Millburn Ave Millburn, and Cranford’s Memorial Field Myrtle Ave Cranford.
From all of us at Baseball U North, we sincerely thank you for joining our program. There are many options to play club baseball these days. Programs are popping up all over the place. But we truly appreciate your support and being a part of our program.
Please email us at Baseballunorthnj@gmail.com for more information.
