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Spring Player Evaluations

Spring Evaluation Policy

Player evaluations allow coaches from the AA Divisions and above to see players in action so they can better assess their skills prior to the team drafts. The evaluation process is used to help form more equal teams in each division to allow for a better experience for all players in all divisions. All players who participate in evaluations are selected for a team. 

Here is some important information to remember about evaluations:

  • Players must register prior to the last evaluation date.

  • Players are strongly encouraged to attend the first evaluation session. The second evaluation is considered a makeup session and may be cancelled due to weather if it cannot be rescheduled within the following week.

  • Players only need to attend evaluations to be considered for the AA division and above.
  • Players League Ages 5-7 do not attend evaluations.
  • League Age 8 and 9 players are not required to attend evaluations if they have never played in the AA division and wish to remain in the A Division. However, if they want to be considered for a higher division, they must participate in one of the evaluation sessions.
  • ALL players League Age 10 and above, as well as League Age 9 that played in the AA Division the previous year, are required to participate in one of the evaluation sessions, including Manager Protected Players. All Protected Players that do not participate in an evaluation may lose their protected status in the draft.
  • Players League Age 8 and above that do not attend any evaluation are ineligible to be drafted by a manager and will instead be placed on a team by the league as outlined in the league bylaws under Article VI Section 2 "Eligibility". These rules are summarized below in the "Evaluations By League Age" section of this page.

Please do not attend both evaluation sessions. This is unnecessary and causes delays with the evaluation process. FALL team managers and coaches understand that it is the off-season and the player only has two or three attempts at each drill. They are experienced at evaluating a player's skill level based on mechanics, movement, and effort, regardless of the outcome of the drill.

Evaluation Dates

Player Evaluation Dates

  • Session 1:
    • League Ages 8-15
  • Session 2: 
    • League Ages 8-15
  • See below for the detailed schedule for each evaluation date.
  • Times and locations of evaluations are subject to change due to weather and field availability.  Be sure to watch our website, your emails, and social media for notices on updates.

Evaluation Format

ONLY USA BASEBALL CERTIFIED BATS ARE ALLOWED FOR USE IN EVALUATIONS.
Visit our USABat Standard page for details.

All players participating in player evaluations will need to check in during the designated time slot. They will receive a number specific to their league age and then be grouped with other players with the same league age.  FALL Board Members will lead each group through a short warm-up session before they participate in the official evaluation.  Evaluations will consist of a series of simple drills that focus on fundamental baseball skills including catching, throwing, fielding, pop flies, and hitting.

Players can wear shorts or baseball gear and should come equipped with a glove, batting helmet, and a USA Baseball certified bat.  If they do not have a USA approved bat, one will be provided for them. NO CLEATS will be allowed when evaluations are conducted on turf fields. Regular running or athletic shoes will be fine.

The player evaluation experience can be nerve wracking for players.  FALL strives to make the entire experience a positive one for each player.  We encourage parents to support their players but to refrain from cheering or coaching during the process. All players who attend evaluations will receive a team placement, regardless of performance. The primary purpose of the evaluation is to ensure that the player is properly placed in the division that allows them to succeed and develop their baseball skills.

Detailed Evaluations Schedule


Evaluation Session #1

League Ages 8-15:
 
  • Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • Location: Lembi Park
League AgeRegistration
(By Last Name)		Warm Ups
(Designated area)		StartEndLocation
14/158:30 am8:45 am9:00 am9:45 amLembi D
139:15 am9:30 am9:45 am10:30 amLembi D
128:30 am (A-L)8:45 am9:00 am9:45 amLembi A
12
9:15 am (M-Z)
9:30 am
9:45 am
10:30 am
Lembi A
1110:00 am (A-L)10:15 am10:30 am11:30 amLembi A
1111:00 am (M-Z)11:15 am11:30 am12:30 pmLembi A
1012:00 pm (A-L)12:15 pm12:30 pm1:30 pmLembi A
101:00 pm (M-Z)1:15 pm1:30 pm2:30 pmLembi A
98:30 am (A-L)8:45 am9:00 am9:45 amLembi B
99:15 am (M-Z)9:30 am9:45 am10:30 amLembi B
810:00 am 10:15 am10:30 am11:15 amLembi B

All managers and coaches must be approved by the league in order to be on the field during evaluations. Parents will not be allowed on the field during evaluations.


Evaluation Session #2 

League Ages 8-15:
 
  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Location: Lembi Park
League AgeRegistrationWarm Ups
(Designated area)		StartEndLocation
14/158:30 am8:45 am9:00 am9:30 amLembi D
139:00 am9:15 am9:30 am10:00 amLembi D
11/128:30 am8:45 am9:00 am9:45 amLembi A
8/9/109:15 am9:30 am9:45 am10:30 am Lembi A

All managers and coaches must be approved by the league in order to be on the field during evaluations. Parents will not be allowed on the field during evaluations.


Evaluations by League Age

The table below lists player evaluation requirements by league age, including what happens if the player does not attend evaluations.  Please direct any questions on evaluations or the draft process to our Player Agent at [email protected]. 

League Age

Evaluation Policy

What if Player doesn’t attend evaluations?

8

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the AA draft.

Player will be placed in Single A.

9

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the AAA or AA draft.

If player played AA last Spring, they will be placed on an AA team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

If player did not play AA previously, they will be placed in Single A.

10

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the Majors, AAA, or AA draft.

If player played in AAA last Spring, they will be placed on an AAA team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

If player did not play in AAA last Spring, they will be placed on an AA team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

11

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the Majors or AAA draft.

If player played in Majors last Spring, they will be placed on a Majors team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

If player did not play in Majors last Spring, they will be placed on an AAA team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

12

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the Majors draft.

Player will be placed on a Majors team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

13

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the 50/70 draft.

Player will be placed on a 50/70 team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

14-15

Must attend evaluations to be eligible for the Juniors draft.

Player will be placed on a Juniors team at the end of the Player Selection Draft and are not eligible to be selected during the draft.

PROTECTED PLAYERS

All Manager and Assistant Manager Protected Players need to attend one evaluation session to remain protected in the draft.

PROPERTY PLAYERS

As of the 2024 Spring Season, Folsom American Little League no longer utilizes Property Players. All players that played on a Majors or Juniors team must attend evaluations to be eligible for the draft.

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