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Cougars to Host Kansas City Royals Tryout Camp
written by Dave Parsons, Sports Information Director

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (6-12-2009) - Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be the site of a free major league baseball tryout camp sponsored by the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, June 20.

The tryout is open to players who are between the ages of 16 and 22. American Legion players must have written permission from their post commander in order to participate. Players must bring their own equipment and no shorts are allowed.

Players must register at the camp before participating. Registration cards will be handed out at the camp beginning at 9:00 a.m. The tryout will begin at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, please visit the MVNU baseball website at www.mvnu.edu/sports/nazbb/ or e-mail head coach Keith Veale at kveale@mvnu.edu.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, just off of State Route 586 (Martinsburg Road) on the south side of town. The baseball field is located on the east end of campus next to the gymnasium.

The MVNU baseball program has developed a strong tradition of producing players who have gone on to play professional baseball at various levels. Since 1983, the Cougars have had 13 players drafted by major league baseball teams including Tim Belcher, the No. 1 pick overall in 1983. Seven other players have signed free agent contracts to play professional baseball.

 

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