MSHYB Middle School Program
MSHYB's middle school baseball program is organized and operated by MSHYB and is not directly affiliated with or managed by Millburn Middle School. Any in-town resident of middle school age is eligible to try out for the program. Registration for Spring/Summer 2027 tryouts is currently open (Scroll down for details).
Spring 2027- Program Eligibility & Placement
During the spring season, we offer a blend of middle school baseball opportunities. Teams may compete against middle school programs from other local towns, providing a traditional school-style baseball experience. Alternatively, some teams may participate in USABL leagues, which offer a more travel-style schedule and competition format.
The program is structured to allow players to participate in club teams or other activities while still remaining part of our local baseball community. Our goal is to provide flexible opportunities for players to continue developing, competing, and staying connected with their peers and hometown program.
Middle school games against local town programs are often scheduled for 4:00 PM on weekdays. USABL league games are typically played in the early evening on weekdays, with additional games scheduled at various times on weekends.
Summer 2027 - Program Eligibility & Placement
Eligibility and team placement for the summer program will be based on the level of interest and available roster spots. If there is sufficient demand to form teams, those teams and placement details will be announced at a later time, likely in early spring.
Spring 2027 Tryout Details
Tryouts for our rising 7th & 8th grade teams are taking place on Thursday, October 22nd @ Pingry 60/90 Field. This field is across the street from Gero Park.
Note: There may also be an opportunity to field summer regional teams. When registering, please indicate your player’s interest and availability for summer participation.
Tryout Schedule (subject to change due to weather):
- 3:45 PM Check-in
- 4:00 PM Warmup
- 4:15 PM Tryouts
- 5:30 PM Parent Pickup
Important Notes:
- Attendance at tryouts is required to be eligible for our spring and/or summer travel program.
Players should arrive with a glove, helmet, and dressed in appropriate baseball attire (e.g., hat, baseball pants, short sleeve shirt) - Please ensure players wear non-affiliated shirts and hats (no Millburn or other team-branded gear).
- Evaluations will be based solely on performance. See below for more information on the selection process.
Rain Date is Monday (10/26)
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at travel@mshyb.com.
Try Out Process
Signups: MSHYB will post signups for tryouts as well as send league wide messaging.
Evaluations: Evaluations will allow participants to show their skills across fielding (infield and outfield), throwing (power and accuracy) and hitting (power and contact). Most participants will take between 5-10 swings during batting practice, field 5 ground balls and throw across the diamond, and 3-5 fly balls.
Evaluators: 2 or 3 per age range group - an evaluator for an age group cannot have their child trying out at that age group. Evaluators will be looking at overall outcome, but also incorporate mechanics into their scoring. Qualitative characteristics can also be taken into consideration.
Selection Process
A player’s tryout performance, including both the initial tryout and any requested callback, will play a significant role in determining team placement. However, selection to a team may also take into consideration other relevant factors, including, but not limited to, past performance, coach feedback, and other available data points that may provide a more holistic view of the player.
MSHYB reserves the right to solicit feedback from MSHYB coaches and consider other relevant information as part of the selection process. The role of the selection committee is to build competitive teams with an appropriate balance of skills and positions. As a result, a roster may not include all of the highest-rated players at a particular position.
At the same time, MSHYB is committed to being as inclusive as possible and creating opportunities for players to continue developing within the program. Our goal is for players to see a pathway to playing baseball at the high school level and to feel that they can be a meaningful part of the MHS baseball program.
All team rosters will be reviewed and approved by the MSHYB Board of Directors.
Communication Protocols
Primary communication via email
Please contact travel@mshyb.com with any questions