High school · 15U & 17U
Showcase baseball for high school players with college goals: rosters built around like talent, a schedule chosen for college exposure, and year-round training at Coastal Athletics.
Two teams. One standard.
Rosters are built around like talent, so every player practices with, and competes against, the level he’s chasing. Players move up when they’re ready.
High school · Classes of [2030–31]
15U
For underclassmen building a recruiting profile: a first showcase résumé, measurables, and recruiting video.
High school · Classes of [2028–29]
17U
For upperclassmen in the recruiting window, with a schedule and support built for college exposure.
What every high school player gets
Events hand-picked on 15+ years of tournament experience, including featured showcases played on college campuses.
Placement guidance from staff with pro and college backgrounds, plus recruiting video shoots at Coastal Athletics.
HitTrax, a Pro-Batter machine, and performance analytics turn every rep into measurable progress.
Off-season strength, speed, and agility work in our weight room, with a physical therapy room on site.
Academic tutoring and SAT prep at Coastal Athletics, with [$100 off] for Rock Solid players. Grades open college doors too.
One direct contact and organized travel plans all season, plus team surveys after every tournament so parents are heard.
Four steps to the next level.
Every high school season follows the same path, from the first evaluation to the recruiting trail.
A tryout and skills assessment covering mechanics, power, speed, and fundamentals.
Year-round training at Coastal Athletics: cages, mounds, HitTrax, and a weight room.
Showcase events chosen for competition level and college exposure. The summer after sophomore year is the key window.
Recruiting video, HitTrax data, and a staff network that spans college and pro baseball.
Events picked for exposure.
Every event is chosen for its competition level and the college coaches in the stands. A [5–7]-event season leaves room to train in between.
Featured showcase teams have played on campus at
| Month | Event | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jun] | [Event name] | [City, ST] | [15U] |
| [Jun] | [Event name] | [City, ST] | [17U] |
| [Jul] | [Event name] | [College campus] | [17U] |
| [Jul] | [Event name] | [City, ST] | [15U · 17U] |
| [Sep] | [Fall showcase] | [City, ST] | [15U · 17U] |
Schedules post once teams are set. Families get the full season calendar, with travel plans, from one point of contact.
Showcase is about exposure.
Fletcher Bates and the staff talk with college coaches year-round, and they work to find each player a school where he’ll get a fair chance to play.
Led by Fletcher Bates, former Mets draft pick and Mets associate scout.
Shot at Coastal Athletics and ready to email to the college coaches on a player’s list.
HitTrax and Pro-Batter data, such as exit velocity, that recruiters already track.
A staff network across college and pro baseball, plus a college coach contact list for Rock Solid players.
SAT prep and tutoring with [$100 off] for Rock Solid players, plus NCAA Division I–III school lists.
“I wanted to thank Fletcher Bates and Coastal Athletics for helping me through this process. Your organization was a tremendous help and I’ll always be grateful for my time with Rock Solid.”
Where our players go next.
Rock Solid and Coastal Athletics alumni have gone on to college programs and to Major League Baseball, including two big-league debuts since 2024.
All commits & alumniMLB debut 2026
MLB debut 2024
Questions
Still have a question? Call the tryout desk at 910-452-5838.
High school teams are set from private evaluations: an hour with Fletcher Bates for [$80]. Players may be asked back for a group call-back tryout at no charge. Placement is decided by unbiased coaches with no relation to any player.
[Summer and fall], after the high school season ends.
[5–7] tournaments and showcases a season, each chosen for its competition level and the college coaches who attend.
The player fee is [Fee TBA] for the season and covers [tournament entry fees, uniform, and training]. Travel, hotels, and meals are [not included].
Yes. Rock Solid draws players from across North and South Carolina. [Travel radius TBA].
High school tryouts and private evaluations for 15U and 17U. [Dates TBA].
