13U–14U DEVELOPMENT TRACK
DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
• Full-field baseball
• Position-specific development
• Hitting development
• Throwing development
• Athletic development
• Baseball IQ
• Competitive decision-making
• High-school preparation
PRIMARY GOAL
Prepare players for the increasing physical, technical, and mental demands of high-school baseball.
The transition into high-school baseball begins before freshman year.
15U–17U DEVELOPMENT/SHOWCASE TRACK
DEVELOPMENT + EXPOSURE FOCUS
• Advanced player development
• Position-specific training
• High-school performance
• Tournament competition
• Appropriate showcase opportunities
• Physical development where verified
• Measurable performance
• Video
• Recruiting education
• Coach communication
PRIMARY GOAL
Develop the player while building an appropriate pathway toward college baseball opportunities.
At the high-school level, development remains the priority while recruiting and exposure become part of the process.
RECRUITING IS A PROCESS
FOR HIGH-SCHOOL PLAYERS
College recruiting requires realistic evaluation, appropriate preparation, organized communication, and consistent follow-up.
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Player Evaluation
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Academics
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Athletic Metrics
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Video
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School Targeting
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Coach Communication
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Showcases
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Follow-Up
Our role is to help players and families understand the process, make informed decisions, and build an appropriate recruiting plan.
EA Baseball and ZT NY Westchester do not guarantee scholarships, roster spots, offers, or college placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ZT Difference.
Development before exposure. Prepare to perform before seeking attention. Year-round structure. Build skills and confidence beyond tournament season. Individual attention. Keep personal development at the center of team baseball.
Honest evaluation. Give families realistic feedback and clear priorities. College guidance. Help appropriate high-school players navigate recruiting. A complete pathway. Connect ZT competition with the EA Baseball development system.
The Four Pillars of ZT.
01 — DEVELOPMENT
Structured training shaped by age, position, physical development, and baseball needs.
02 — COMPETITION
Team practices, games, tournaments, and appropriate showcase events.
03 — EXPOSURE
Metrics, video, recruiting preparation, showcase strategy, and college communication for older players.
04 — GROWTH
Accountability, preparation, communication, academics, leadership, and competitive maturity.
THE STANDARD
ZT players show up prepared, compete, and stay coachable. They communicate, respect teammates and opponents, and care for their bodies.
They work outside organized practices, handle adversity, keep strong body language, take academics seriously, and own their decisions.
We are looking for players willing to work, learn, compete, and improve.
What Players Receive
Players receive structured team training, position-specific work, hitting and throwing development, ongoing evaluation, tournament competition, and appropriate showcase exposure and recruiting guidance for high-school players.
Start With an Evaluation.
THINK YOUR PLAYER MAY BE A FIT?
Player evaluations are available year-round. Scheduled tryouts take place at specific times of the year.
Share your player’s age, position, background, goals, and current level. Our staff will review the information and help identify the right next step.
A Year-Round Baseball Calendar
Schedules and event details vary by team, age group, and season.
FALL SEASON— DEVELOP + COMPETE
Evaluate players, build individual and team skills, and compete with purpose.
WINTER — BUILD THE PLAYER
Refine hitting, pitching, defense, and physical development.
SPRING — PREPARE + MAINTAIN
Support the school season, maintain skills, and prepare for summer.
SUMMER — COMPETE + GET EXPOSED
Practice, compete, and seek appropriate exposure for older players.