CYOJ Hit Lab

◈ NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS. ◈

Tryouts don’t build athletes.

What happens next does.

The early mornings.

The extra reps.

The lessons learned.

The teammates who push you.

The coaches who challenge you.

The days when you don’t feel like showing up…

…but you do anyway.

That’s where athletes are built.

To every athlete who stepped onto the field this week…

Be proud.

You had the courage to compete.

Now keep going.

Because one tryout doesn’t define your future.

Your work ethic does.

Your attitude does.

Your response to adversity does.

At CYOJ Hit Lab, our mission has never been to simply build winning teams.

Our mission is to build athletes.

To build leaders.

To build confidence.

To build character.

Because long after the scoreboard is forgotten…

Those things last forever.

The journey continues tomorrow.

And we’re just getting started.

💚 Built in the Lab. Proven everywhere else.

👇 What’s one goal you’re setting for yourself this season? Share it below—we’ll be cheering you on.

◈ MORE THAN TRYOUTS. MORE THAN BASEBALL. ◈

Over the past week…

We saw athletes step onto the field with excitement, nerves, confidence, and determination.

We saw parents cheering from the sidelines.

We saw teammates meeting for the very first time.

We saw coaches teaching, encouraging, and challenging athletes to be their best.

But most importantly…

We saw journeys begin.

At CYOJ Hit Lab, tryouts have never been about finding the “perfect” player.

They’re about discovering athletes who are willing to learn.

Athletes who compete with purpose.

Athletes who respond to coaching.

Athletes who celebrate the success of others.

Athletes who understand that the name on the front of the jersey is bigger than the name on the back.

Every handshake.

Every high five.

Every conversation.

Every smile.

Every rep.

Those moments are what CYOJ Hit Lab is all about.

To every athlete who showed up…

Thank you for trusting us with your journey.

To every parent…

Thank you for believing in what we’re building.

To every coach and volunteer…

Thank you for investing your time, your knowledge, and your heart into the next generation of athletes.

This week wasn’t the finish line.

It was the starting line.

The future of CYOJ Hit Lab isn’t measured by wins and losses.

It’s measured by the athletes we help build.

The confidence we help create.

The friendships that will last for years.

And the community we’re building together—one athlete, one family, and one journey at a time.

The best is still ahead.

💚 Welcome to the CYOJ Hit Lab family.

👇 If you attended tryouts this week, tell us your favorite memory in the comments! We’d love to hear what made this week special for you.

WE WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF THE CYOJ HIT LAB FAMILY!

Softball tryouts are NEXT WEEK! 🔥

We’re building our 2027 CYOJ Hit Lab Academy Softball teams for 10U through 16U, and we’re looking for athletes ready to work, grow, compete, and become part of something bigger than just another team.

🥎 10U / 12U
📅 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

🥎 14U / 16U
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

📍 BOTH TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD AT:
CYOJ Hit Lab
576 Patterson Dr NW, Suite 120
Salem, OR 97304

At the Lab, we’re building more than athletes:

🥎 Player development
💪 Confidence & work ethic
🏆 Competitive opportunities
🤝 Teamwork & positive coaching
🔥 A year-round training home
💗 A softball family

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

If your daughter is looking for a place to develop her game, be challenged, build confidence, compete, and find a softball home, we want to see her at the Hit Lab next week.

👇 REGISTER TODAY:
https://form.jotform.com/261975472863067

Don’t just join another team. Join the Lab.
🔥 Build Your Game. Create Your Own Journey.

⚡🔥 13U–16U… FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED. 🔥⚡

Tonight is your final opportunity to show us what you’ve got.

The 2027 CYOJ Hit Lab Baseball Academy Tryouts conclude tonight with Day 2 for our 13U–16U athletes.

Yesterday was the first impression.

Tonight is where you separate yourself.

📅 Friday, August 7
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CYOJ Hit Lab
576 Patterson St NW, Suite 120
Salem, OR 97304

Tonight we’re looking for more than talent.

We’re looking for athletes who…

⚾ Compete every rep.
🧠 Respond to coaching.
💪 Bring relentless effort.
🤝 Put the team first.
📈 Show they want to keep getting better.

Every swing.
Every pitch.
Every rep.

It all matters.

At CYOJ Hit Lab, we’re building more than baseball teams.

We’re building athletes with confidence, character, work ethic, and a passion for the game.

Didn’t attend Day 1? There’s still time to register and be evaluated.

📝 Register now:
https://form.jotform.com/261867766655072

Show up hungry.

Compete with purpose.

Leave no doubt.

👇 Will we see you at the Hit Lab tonight? Let us know in the comments!

Hit Lab Family — we’re open today from 4:00 PM–9:00 PM!

Joining us for the 2027 Hit Lab Baseball Team Academy Tryouts tonight? We’re excited to see you at Geer Park from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Come ready to compete, work hard, and show us what you’ve got.

Let’s get this, Hit Lab! 🧪💚🖤

TONIGHT — THE ENTIRE CYOJ HIT LAB BASEBALL ACADEMY TAKES THE FIELD!

9U THROUGH 16U.
ONE FIELD.
ONE NIGHT.
ONE HUGE OPPORTUNITY. 🔥

Tonight, athletes from every CYOJ Hit Lab Youth Academy Baseball age group will come together for our 2027 Fielding Tryout — and this is going to be BIG.

The energy will be high.
The competition will be real.
The next chapter begins tonight.

📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Geer Park
241 Geer Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301

Already registered? Come ready to compete, work hard and leave everything on the field.

Not registered yet? There is still time to join us! Registration link is in the post.
https://form.jotform.com/261867766655072

🔥 HIT LAB FAMILY — WHO’S COMING TO THE FIELD TONIGHT?
Drop your athlete’s age group in the comments and let’s blow this post up!

9U. 10U. 11U. 12U. 13U. 14U. 15U. 16U.
The future of CYOJ Hit Lab Baseball will be on one field tonight.

HIT LAB FAMILY - LETS TRY THIS AGAIN!—WHO’S COMING TO THE LAB TONIGHT?

Night 1 of our 2027 CYOJ Hit Lab Academy Baseball Tryouts is here!

Tonight, our 11U and 12U athletes step into the Lab for their hitting tryout. We’re ready for the energy, competition, big swings, and athletes who are ready to work!

👇 Help us fill the comments:
Are you coming tonight? Drop 11U or 12U and your athlete’s primary position below!

11U/12U HITTING TRYOUTS

📅 Tonight—Wednesday, August 5
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 CYOJ Hit Lab
576 Patterson St NW, Suite 120, Salem

Not registered yet? It’s not too late. Join us tonight, compete, and experience firsthand why CYOJ is built different!

⚾ Tag another baseball family who should be there.
📲 Share this post to help us reach more local athletes.
✅ Follow CYOJ Hit Lab on Facebook and Instagram for tryout updates, team announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and more.

The 11U/12U Fielding Tryout follows Thursday, August 6, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Geer Park. Athletes should attend both sessions.

WHO’S READY TO CREATE THEIR OWN JOURNEY?

TRAIN. COMPETE. GROW.

Questions? Contact Phil at [email protected]

Let’s Go Coach!

It’s a good day to be a Titan!

West Salem High School
West Salem Titans Baseball

🚨 UPDATED 2027 BASEBALL ACADEMY TRYOUT SCHEDULE 🚨

Due to the current Air Quality Index reaching unhealthy levels, today’s fielding tryouts have been postponed.

⚾ Fielding Tryouts — All Levels, 9U–16U
Thursday, August 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Geer Park — 241 Geer Dr NE, Salem

⚾ 11U/12U Hitting Tryouts
Wednesday, August 5 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 CYOJ Hit Lab — 576 Patterson St NW, Suite 120, Salem

⚾ 13U–16U Hitting Tryouts
Friday, August 7 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 CYOJ Hit Lab

The 11U/12U and 13U–16U hitting tryouts remain on schedule. Athletes should attend both their fielding and hitting sessions when applicable. 9U/10U athletes only attend the fielding tryout.

An email with additional information has been sent to the parents and guardians of registered athletes. Please check the email address provided during registration, including your spam or junk folder.

We will continue monitoring air quality and weather conditions throughout the week. Please watch your email and follow our social media channels for updates.

Questions or scheduling conflicts:
📧 [email protected]