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About the Bandits

The Bandits Baseball program is dedicated to developing talented, smart, confident, disciplined, team-oriented ballplayers through high-level training and competitive games.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our program offers several benefits for ballplayers:

 

  • Emphasis on team-building, sportsmanship, advanced skill development, and baseball IQ

  • Competitive games against other club teams

  • The familiarity and cohesiveness of playing on an all-Brookline team

  • The convenience of practicing and playing home games in Brookline

  • Total cost that's roughly half of what out-of-town club teams charge

 

ROSTER SELECTION & TIMING

Each roster will be made up of roughly 12–15 players (full-timers and reserves). While we welcome all eligible players to try out for the Bandits, not everyone will be selected for the roster.

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We're looking for serious players who are ready to:

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  • Make a commitment to the program

  • Give their best mental and physical effort

  • Take responsibility for their decisions and actions

  • Put the team ahead of themselves

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If you​'re trying to decide between an out-of-town team and the Bandits for next year, we'll let you know as early as necessary about your chances of earning a spot on the Bandits roster so you can make the decision that's best for you (please let us know if you're facing a deadline). In the end, we want kids to end up wherever they have the best chance to be challenged, successful, and happy playing baseball.

 

PROGRAM COST

The Bandits program is non-profit. The cost of the entire program — fall, winter, and spring season combined — is expected to be roughly $2400 for players who are offered full-time roster spots. Full and partial fee waivers are available for those who have a financial hardship.

 

MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions about the Bandits — structure of the program, timing of roster decisions, commitment expected of players, program costs, or anything else — please contact the program director, John Bucci.

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​​ELIGIBILITY

​​​​The Bandits program is for players who live in Brookline or attend a Brookline school and will not be playing on an out-of-town club baseball team in spring 2027.

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COMMITMENT
If you’re selected, you’ll be expected to attend practices regularly in the fall and winter, and make the Bandits your primary sports commitment in the spring.

 

REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

Tryouts will take place during the second half of August, and everyone who wants to be considered for a Bandits team must attend a tryout. No one is guaranteed a spot on the 2027 roster — not even players who were on a 2026 Bandits team. Register for tryouts by 7/31. You'll receive a follow-up email when tryouts are scheduled.​​​​

For players who are age 12 or younger on 4/30/27. Intermediate diamond (50'/70').

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  • Summer: Tryouts in August.

  • Fall: Several practices each week offering in-depth training on the intermediate diamond.

  • Winter: Indoor practices each week on Sundays and one or two weekdays, December–March.

  • Spring: Doubleheaders on Saturdays and/or Sundays, April–June, in the PG League (compatible with the BYB Majors schedule).

For players in grades 7 and 8 who are age 14 or younger on 4/30/27. Big diamond (60'/90').

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  • Summer: Tryouts in August.

  • Fall: Several practices each week offering in-depth training on the big diamond.

  • Winter: Indoor practices each week on Sundays and one or two weekdays, December–March.

  • Spring: Doubleheaders on Saturdays and/or Sundays, April–June, in the PG League (compatible with the BYB Seniors schedule).

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