UNITED STATES – The El Paso Diablos will be holding local tryouts on Saturday and Sunday March 20th and 21st, 2010 at the EPCC baseball field. Players wanting to tryout must be over 18 years of age and be a high school graduate.

Players wanting to participate are encouraged to pre-register for $75. Check in will begin at 1:30 pm on Saturday and a game is scheduled to be played on Sunday.

Players are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals. Participants should wear general baseball attire; provide their own wooden bats, helmets and catching equipment. Registration forms may be picked up at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The American Association’s 96-game season opens May 13. The league consists of the following ten teams: North Division-Lincoln Saltdogs, St. Paul Saints, Sioux City Explorers, Wichita Wingnuts and Sioux Falls Canaries; South Division-Grand Prairie Airhogs, El Paso Diablos, Fort Worth Cats, Pensacola Pelicans, and Shreveport Captains.

The Diablos open their season with a four day home stand against the Sioux City Explorers on Thursday, May 13. Season ticket packages are currently on sale at the Diablos Box Office.

For more information please call Adriana Ruiz at 915-755-2000.

Tags: Independent Leagues, Tryouts