COMPETITION

When players are highly active throughout the preparation process, the game slows down, becoming a bit easier and more enjoyable. And the outcome is usually positive, win or lose. 

Pine Tar Academy's fall club teams compete to win.  However, the focus of development through competition is never lost. Fall baseball team records are soon forgotten, but the skills developed last a lifetime.

2020 Fall league schedule options are noted below. 

League Competition

Overview

Organization

MN Fall Club League

Weekdays Aug 10-28 (8 games)

League Tourney Aug 31-Sep 10 (2-4 games)

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10u

11u

12u

13u

14u

15u

16u

17/18u

Gopher State Fall League

Doubleheaders on Sundays (Sep 13, 20 & 27 and Oct 4 & 11)

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10u

11u

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Tournament Competition

Overview

Organization

Teams will participate in three tournaments over various weekends.  18u team will participate in four tournaments.

Monster

Bash

Kansas City, MO

Oct 3-4

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12u

13u

14u

15u

16u

17u

Desert Fall

Classic

Las Vegas, NV

Oct 23-25

18u

Prospect Select Tournament

Twin Cities

Aug 14-16

18u

Perfect Game Kernals

Marion, IA

Sep 18 - Sep 21

17u

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Fall Championships or Lumberjack Open

Twin Cities

Sep 19-20

12u

13u

14u

15u

16u

18u

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ScoutStop Summer Select

Twin Cities

Aug 21-23

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TBD

Fall Championships or Lumberjack Open

Twin Cities

Sep 26-27

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12u

13u

14u

15u

16u

17u

18u

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Tournament schedule is subject to change based on availability.  Check back for updates.

Coming into fall baseball, players should have a concept of areas to improve upon or skills to add.  Repetition through preparation is one stage of development.  The next stage is being allowed to try newly developed skills in competition without the pressures of immediate success expected by coaches and teammates.

Positive outcomes can be a quality at bat, improved fastball location, driving the ball to the opposite field, rounding a ground ball or mixing in a secondary pitch.  Success can be measured by more than base hits, batter Ks and plays made.

During league games, playing time will be balanced. Playing time during tournaments will be balanced through pool play and then may become unbalanced as teams advance through bracket play.  

Players and their families are responsible for all related travel costs while participating in league and tournament competition.  These includes travel, lodging, transfers and meals.  No travel related expenses are included in the program cost.

Additional Information

Development

Playing Time

Travel Expenses