The maximum number of players we accept for an event is 150. In addition, we also limit the number of players we take at each position in order to balance the teams and instruction time for each player. The player limit by position (range is based on the total number of players in an event) is:
- Pitchers - 40 to 48
- Catchers - 16 to 24
- Outfielders - 32 to 40
- Middle Infielders - 24 to 32
- First Basemen - 8 to 16
- Third Basemen - 8 to 16
Is housing provided for the players?
TPS TOP96 does not provide any housing for our events.
You may be able to purchase food and drinks or snacks on-site depending on the location of your event.
You will have time to go to a local fast food restaurant or to eat a lunch that you have brought.
What clothes should I wear?
At the check-in, you'll be given a jersey and hat.
You should bring/wear your regular shorts or pants.
What kind of shoes should I wear?
Please bring turf/tennis shoes as well as your cleats/spikes. Many of our locations have facilities or fields where you can’t wear your spikes. Also in case of bad weather we may move portions of the clinic indoors.
Can parents attend?
We've been asked often if parents stay to watch. Of course! Parents are welcome at all instructional clinics and games, BUT no one except the players, coaches and staff are allowed on the field.
How do I get to the field?
Directions and maps to all fields are provided via links to Mapquest at the bottom of each clinics' event information page which you reach by selecting either "Clinic Dates" or "Clinic Locations" in the left-hand navigation menu. As you select events, you can display the event information page.
What kind of bat should I use?
Metal or wood bats are acceptable. However since most colleges and high schools still use metal bats 99% of our players use metal. At many of our events, we will have new TPS demo bats that we will want you to use during the hitting clinics and batting practice. Please take advantage of swinging the brand new bats and tell the TPS rep who will be at the event what you think.
What are the times of the clinic?
Check in on the first day varies from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. You will receive an email with the exact time of check in for the event you are attending
The first day will end around 5:00 or 5:30 PM depending on the number of players. If you are a secondary pitcher your day will end a little later if you want to throw a bullpen side session.
Your game time on DAY 2 depends on the team to which you are assigned, it has nothing to do with the college coach who was assigned to evaluate you on DAY 1.
What if I have time constraints and need to be assigned to a particular team?
If you are traveling by plane and need to leave early on Game Day we’ll schedule you for an early game
If you are driving a long distance and would like to be scheduled in an early game or a late game we can accommodate this as well.
If you are traveling with other players and you need to play in the same game as them we can accommodate that.
We need to know your constraints as early as possible. We assign players to teams about two weeks before the date of the clinic. Once we assign you to a team, we can not make any changes.
When can I purchase a video?
All video purchases are made at the event by cash or check
Do I need to reserve a video an advance?
NO, you only need to notify us in advance if you want the Homerun Package or the Grand Slam Package, since space is limited for these two packages only since it is done on site at the event on Day 2. You notify Dave Callum by email at dave.callum@top96.com , and we will hold a spot for you.
What happens if I do not get reviewed by a coach?
It is VERY IMPORTANT that this does not happen and we place the final burden on you. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to go to your coach IMMEDIATELY after your skills evaluation and be reviewed. If you cannot find your coach, you must find one of our staff and tell us right away so you can repeat your evaluation if necessary. We cannot correct the problem after the event is over. We will correct the problem immediately upon being notified as long as the drill is still going on. We have procedures in place that this should not happen, but the ultimate last step is you, the participant, because you know whether the review happened or not, so we implore you to help us make sure you do not miss out on one of the major benefits of attending our clinic.
