About this template
Running youth baseball tryouts requires organization, quick note-taking, and consistent assessment standards across multiple coaches. This Youth Baseball Tryout Evaluation Form template is designed to help coaching staff systematically score players on fundamental skills, athletic abilities, and attitude during tryout sessions.
Instead of juggling loose paper notes or messy clipboards, evaluators can complete this digital form on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop right from the dugout or field. The template captures essential demographic and physical data like height, weight, and school year, alongside detailed performance metrics covering hitting, fielding, pitching, speed, and overall work ethic.
Doc2Form makes it simple to deploy this template instantly into your Google Drive. Coaches can review consolidated submissions in a synchronized Google Sheet, making final roster decisions transparent, data-driven, and collaborative.
Key features
- Standardize scoring for hitting, fielding, and pitching across all coaches.
- Capture physical attributes and player contact info in one place.
- Score agility, speed, and intensity with clear rating scales.
- Add open-ended notes for standout observations and potential positions.
- Access all evaluation data instantly in an organized spreadsheet.
Use cases
- Annual Little League or youth club team selection tryouts.
- Off-season baseball camp player skill assessments.
- High school junior varsity and varsity team tryout scoring.
- Travel ball roster selection and scouting sessions.
What this form collects
- Player's Full Name (Short answer)Enter the first and last name of the player being evaluated.
- Year in School (Dropdown)Select the player's current grade level.
- Years of Organized Baseball Experience (Short answer)Enter the approximate number of seasons played in leagues.
- Current Primary Position (Dropdown)Select the position the player currently plays most often.
- Best Potential Position (Short answer)Based on your observation, where does the player show the highest long-term upside?
- Player Height and Weight (Short answer)Optional physical measurements for player profiling.
- Speed & Quickness (Linear scale)Evaluate home-to-first running speed and initial first step quickness.
- Agility & Coordination (Linear scale)Evaluate body control, footwork, and range of motion.
- Hitting Ability (Linear scale)Evaluate swing mechanics, contact consistency, and power.
- Infield Defense (Linear scale)Evaluate glove work, fielding posture, and throw accuracy.
- Outfield Defense (Linear scale)Evaluate tracking fly balls, route efficiency, and arm strength.
- Pitching & Catching Skills (Linear scale)Evaluate pitching mechanics/control or catching receiving/blocking ability if applicable.
- Work Habits & Hustle (Linear scale)Does the player hustle on and off the field without being prompted?
- Coachability & Attitude (Linear scale)How well does the player listen to instruction and respond to feedback?
- Baseball IQ (Linear scale)Demonstrates understanding of game situations, base running rules, and positioning.
- Additional Evaluator Comments (Paragraph)Provide any specific notes regarding strengths, areas for growth, or recommendation for team placement.
FAQ
How do I share this evaluation form with my coaching staff?
Once you generate your Google Form using Doc2Form, you can easily share the link with assistant coaches so everyone can submit evaluations for each player in real time.
Can multiple coaches evaluate the same player?
Yes. Each coach can submit a separate form response for a player, allowing you to average out scores and review different perspectives during roster selection.
Is this template customizable for softball or other sports?
Absolutely. Since the form lives in your Google Drive, you can easily edit position lists, skill criteria, and rating categories to fit softball, tee-ball, or other diamond sports.
Where are the player tryout scores stored?
All submissions automatically populate a secure Google Sheet linked to your form, where you can sort players by total score, position, or specific skill ratings.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.