Wild Things tryout set

The Wild Things will hold their annual open tryout Saturday, April 27 at Consol Energy Park. The tryout begins at 8 a.m. with registration on the day of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m. Players also can register in advance.

Cost of the tryout is $40.

Players can wear only turf shoes or molded spikes. No metal spikes will be allowed.

"We are excited about giving your men the opportunity to try out for the Wild Things," new manager Bart Zeller said. "Our coaching staff, along with members of the current Wild Things team, will be evaluating the talent that shows up for the tryout camp. We want all local talent that has graduated from college, has been released from affiliated baseball or has a desire to make a professional club to sign up. If you have high school or college eligibility left, do not attend as it might impact your ability to continue your career."

To be eligible for the Frontier League, players must not have turned 27 years of age prior to Jan. 1, 2013.