You asked, we delivered! We’re putting troops on the field this summer.
What to Expect
Get ready to show us what you’ve got. We’re looking for hard-working, dedicated travel players in the Connecticut and New York area for Summer 2026.
Tryout Overview
● When: April 3rd, 6:00pm-7:30pm
● Where: Danbury Sports Dome (25 Shelter Rock Ln, Danbury, CT 06810
● Ages: 9U & 10U aged travel players
Season Info
● Game uniform (1 jersey, hat, socks, belt)
● 2 practices a week, 12 GHVBL games, 2 Tournaments (Frozen Ropes & NYEB)
● Cost: $995 (payment plans available)
Can’t attend the tryout date? Fill out the pre-registration form and let us know what alternate dates you can attend or setup a private tryout.
Your Coaches
Building character and skills in young ballplayers, on and off the field. Our staff consist of veteran and current players competing in the game today.
Eric Weiss
Director of Baseball Ops
Coach Eric spent 5 years in the Marine Corps as a Machine Gunner in the Infantry. After serving he received his Masters Degree from Iona University. Having 2 decades in the game of baseball as a player and coach, he has had the pleasure of training several of the coaches on our staff through their high school careers and has several athletes currently playing college baseball.
Matt Farrell
Pitching/Hitting Coach
A Varsity-level pitcher and infielder, Matt leads as both hitting and pitching coach, offering athletes a complete and balanced training experience. He focuses on building strong fundamentals at the plate—improving swing efficiency, pitch recognition, and situational hitting—while also developing pitchers through proper mechanics, arm care routines, and strategic mound presence.
Spencer Makarewicz
Pitching/Hitting Coach
Spencer, brings his Collegiate-level experience as one of Infantry’s hitting and pitching coaches, bringing a well-rounded, detail-driven approach to player development. With a strong understanding of mechanics, timing, and arm care, he builds consistent swings, increase bat speed, and develop confidence at the plate, while also refining pitching fundamentals, command, and velocity.
Josiah Saladyga
Hitting/Catching Coach
Josiah serves as Infantry’s hitting and catching coach, bringing valuable college-level playing experience and a deep understanding of the game. He works with athletes to develop consistent, powerful swings while emphasizing approach, pitch recognition, and situational awareness at the plate. Behind the dish, he focuses on defensive fundamentals, such as receiving, blocking, footwork, and game management.
Cooper Benoit
Hitting/Infield Coach
Cooper focuses on hitting and infield coaching from a collegiate level, bringing energy, precision, and a strong understanding of the game to every training session. At the plate, he works with athletes to refine swing mechanics, improve barrel control, and develop a disciplined approach that translates into consistent results. In the infield, Cooper emphasizes footwork, glove-to-hand transfers, range, and situational awareness, helping players become fundamentally sound.
Trooper
The Infantry Service Dog
Trooper, the official Infantry Service Dog and part-time youth baseball coach, brings unmatched energy to the field—especially when snacks are involved. Specializing in “ruff” fundamentals, Trooper is known for chasing down overthrown balls (whether asked to or not), offering motivational tail wags in the dugout, and maintaining strict supervision of all post-game treats. When he’s not coaching, he’s hard at work boosting team morale and reminding players that every great inning deserves a belly rub.
On-Field Game Gear
The Infantry uniform sports the classic black and gold, while introducing unique game hats, socks and belts that stand out on the field.
Add Your Name
Add your player(s) to the list for tryouts.
Pre-Register Player
Fan Apparel
Head on over to Infantry Threads, our brand apparel site, to grab the latest Infantry Baseball swag.
WHO WE ARE
Infantry Baseball
At Infantry Baseball, we create memorable, talent-building experiences for our young players. With a highly experienced coaching staff comprised of H.S., Collegiate and Professional baseball players in the game, our teams learn the skills needed to succeed on and off the field.
Give All. Give Back.
Making an Impact
This day was absolute bananas!
The Infantry Boys at Heritage Financial Park.
Big Ballpark. Big Dreams.
Infantry in Action.
See what we’ve been up to on and off the field.
Get in Touch.
Interested in the Infantry? Are you a new parent, aspiring coach or potential sponsor? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out some info and we’ll be in touch!