SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Coming off back-to-back Frontier League Championships, the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks and 2013 Manager of the Year Jamie Bennett announced two open opportunities for free agents to try out for the club in 2015. 

SATURDAY, MARCH 14**
**Rescheduled for SATURDAY, MARCH 28
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
LEBANON, TENNESSEE

Position players report at 9 a.m.


Pitchers report at 12:30 p.m.


Address: One Cumberland Square, 218 South Greenwood Street, Lebanon, TN 37087


Cost: $65

This is the fourth straight year the Bennett will head to the home of the defending NAIA National Champion Cumberland University, and joining the Boomers Manager in the pursuit of prospective players will be Greg Tagert of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Chris Mongiardo of the Lake Erie Crushers and Andy McCauley of the Evansville Otters.

Registration will take place on the day of the tryout and the cost is $60 per player payable in cash. This will be an open tryout for any player age 18 and older who is not under contract or currently playing collegiately. Players should wear proper baseball attire and will need to provide their own equipment, including wood bats and catchers gear. Position players will report at 9:00 a.m. and pitchers will report at 12:30 p.m.

Lebanon is located 30 miles south of Nashville in Tennessee and players with additional questions may contact either Jamie Bennett at [email protected] or Greg Tagert at [email protected]. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 23
BOOMERS STADIUM IN SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS

Position players report at 9 a.m.
Pitchers report at 11 a.m.

Address: Schaumburg Boomers, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193


Cost: $50 

Registration will take place on the day of the tryout and the cost is $50 per player. Players must arrive in baseball attire and supply their own wooden bats, gloves and cleats, and catchers must provide their own gear. The Boomers will supply only batting helmets and baseballs. 

Upon arriving, players should enter through the First Base Gate for registration. Position player tryouts will be held first at 9 a.m. with pitchers to follow at 11 a.m. The Boomers will invite select players back for a second tryout as necessary. Participants in both tryouts are vying to earn on a spot on the Boomers 34-man Spring Training Roster, which will be trimmed to a maximum of 24 players.

The 2013 and 2014 Frontier League Champions begin their quest to complete the three-peat on Friday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. against the Lake Erie Crushers featuring a pre-game ring ceremony and post-game fireworks. Season Tickets, Ticket Packages and Group Outings are available now by calling 847.461.3695 or visit www.boomersbaseball.com for more information.

About the Schaumburg Boomers

The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, IL. Named after the male Greater Prairie Chicken, which once roamed throughout Schaumburg and the surrounding areas in the 19th century, the Boomers excel in providing fun, affordable family entertainment, the best customer service in the business and led the 14-team league in overall and per game attendance in 2014. For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.