Evanston Summer Baseball Program 2026
updated 2-9-26
Tryout Dates- Tryouts will be June 8th and 9th. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will start at 10:30am and Freshmen will start at 2:00pm. Tryouts are a part of the placement process and part of the camp. All registrants will continue with the camp following placement.
Level Placement- Evanston Orange (Varsity) Evanston Blue (JV) Evanston White (FS) Evanston Gray (F)
Attributes considered by the coaching staff for team assignments include but are not limited to the following:
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Academic performance during the previous Spring
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Player performance during tryout
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Spring baseball performance
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Availability throughout the Summer season
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Attitude and leadership rating
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Player position played
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Positive practice habits and transfer of skills to game.
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Degree of dominance at current level.
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Situational baseball IQ demonstrated on a consistent basis.
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Ability to make in-game adjustments.
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Consistency demonstrated in statistics.
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Consistent offensive approach aligned with team goals including high contact % and low strikeout rate.
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Consistent strike thrower with the ability to locate fastball for strike one and execute a secondary pitch consistently.
Incoming Freshmen Developmental Team (Incoming Freshmen)
Players will learn the ¨Wildkit Way¨ from the ETHS varsity coaches. The program will concentrate on development of skills through small group instruction. The athlete will learn how to approach the game the right way from the time he enters ETHS. This will also provide an opportunity for coaches and players to bond and help with the transition to high school. The reason for the afternoon start time is so that kids can attend summer school and then come straight to the field.
Summer Team Dates- All Levels- 2026
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Week |
Date |
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#1 |
6/08-6/9-6/10 |
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#2 |
6/15-6/16-6/17 |
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#3 |
6/22-6/23-6/24 |
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#4 |
7/7-7/8-7/9 |
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#5 |
7/13-7/14-7/15 |
| #6 | 7/20-7/21-7/22 |
Summer Development Weekly Schedule- 2026
Player Fee- $395 The player fee goes towards coaching, baseballs, umpires, and uniforms.
Communication- Our main form of communication in the summer will be through www.wildkitnation.com. Rosters will be updated weekly online.
Player Absences- All anticipated/scheduled player absences for the summer must be communicated prior to the scheduled game or practice.
