OSTINGERS BASEBALL
2027 SUMMER TRYOUT
NOVEMBER 13–15, 2026
Three days at three top-of-the-line facilities. Bullpens on TrackMan at Ostingers Baseball Academy. The CURVE Test at IMG Academy. Live games at the New York Yankees Player Development Complex.
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Grad classes 2028–2031
$200 position players · $150 pitchers
WHEN
Friday through Sunday, 9 AM start each day
WHO
Grad classes 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031
COST
Position players / pitchers
WHERE
Lithia, Bradenton and Tampa
THE WEEKEND
Three top-of-the-line facilities that match what our program stands for, because we want the best for our players. You throw, you get tested, you play, and the numbers go home with you.
FRIDAY
Pitchers and catchers throw bullpens on TrackMan. Velocity, spin and movement on every pitch.
WHO
Pitchers and catchers
WHERE
Ostingers Baseball Academy
8711 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547
TIME
9:00 AM
SATURDAY
Position players get evaluated. The CURVE Test measures Ball, Body and Brain.
WHO
All position players
WHERE
IMG Academy
5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210
TIME
9:00 AM
SUNDAY
Live games at a world-class facility. Pitchers get live game data.
WHO
All position players and pitchers
WHERE
New York Yankees Player Development Complex
3102 North Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
TIME
9:00 AM
One evaluation for the whole player: how you think, how you move and what the ball does. Measured, not guessed. About 90 minutes, warm-up included.
COGNITIVE + VISION
Focus
Reaction time
Pitch recognition
Decision-making
Near-far shift
MOVEMENT + POWER
Grip strength
Vertical jump
10- and 30-yard dash
5-10-5 agility
Rotational strength and power
HITTING + PITCHING ON TRACKMAN
Exit velocity
Barrel percentage
Launch angle
Pitch velocity
Spin and break
THE CURVE REPORT
Every athlete gets a report, pulled up on curveperformance.com. Position players get the full CURVE report: Brain, Body and Ball in one place, so you know where you stand and what to work on next. Pitchers get a TrackMan report.
Percentile context for every number
Plain-English explanations of what each one means
Separate views for pitching, hitting, body and brain
Test again later and it tracks your progress
CURVE REPORT
SAMPLE REPORT
OVERVIEW
PITCHING
HITTING
BODY
BRAIN
BALL
89
MPH
Peak exit velo
BODY
3.77
SEC
30-yard dash
BRAIN
95
Near-far shift
PERCENTILE CONTEXT
Grip strength
Vertical jump
Reaction time
Barrel %
WHAT IT MEANS
Each number comes with a plain-English read and what to work on next.
Sample report. Numbers shown for illustration.
OSTINGERS BASEBALL ACADEMY · LITHIA, FLORIDA
Since 2008 we’ve built players on fundamentals, accountability and a team-first culture. We teach the game, the mind and the body. The data doesn’t replace the coaching. It makes the coaching sharper.
“WE WANT PLAYERS WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO WORK AND BE COACHED.”
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR + COACH
JIM OSTING
Former professional pitcher with 12 years in pro baseball, including major league time with the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Jim founded Ostingers Baseball Academy in 2008 and has coached for more than 20 years.
2008
Established
300+
Alumni
2022
Perfect Game World Championship
5
First- or second-round MLB draft picks in three years
2027 SUMMER TRYOUT · NOVEMBER 13–15, 2026
Open to grad classes 2028 through 2031. Three days at three top-of-the-line facilities in Lithia, Bradenton and Tampa.
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Questions? jim@ostingbaseball.com or (813) 737-3000
Position players
CURVE Test at IMG Academy, your CURVE report and Sunday games
Pitchers
Friday bullpen, Sunday games and your TrackMan report
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