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Fury Baseball in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be having tryouts August 11 and 18 for all age groups. Players may come to either tryout or both if they choose. For more information contact Ruston Pierce at (423) 619-9488 or tnfurybaseball@gmail.com.

Fury Baseball will have tryoust August 11 and 18 in Chattanooga for all 15U-18U teams. If interested feel free to email me at tnfurybaseball@gmail.com.

Bryan College will be hosting its 2nd annual showcase June 22-24 in Dayton, Tennessee just north of Chattanooga. Ages are 15u/16u, 17u/18u. This tournament features a pro tryout on the Thursday prior to the tournament, balls provided, 4 game minimum and recruiting manual provided to all college coaches and scouts. Cost is $475. For more information contact Ruston Pierce at (423) 619-9488 or tnfurybaseball@gmail.com.

Fury Baseball will be hosting the Bryan College Invitational on May 18-20 in Dayton, TN. This tournament is for 13U & 14U teams. It features a 4 game minimum, FCA chapel on Sunday and it is a USSSA state qualifier. Cost is $300. Contact us today to reserve your spot at tnfurybaseball@gmail.com or 423-619-9488. To view all of our other tournament offerings go to www.furybaseballacademy.com.

We are moving the October 15th tournament to November 5-6. All other details remain the same. Contact us if you would like to play!

Fury Baseball has a team at every age group in our organization except 14U. We are looking for a team based in the Chattanooga or North Georgia area who would be interested in filling out the organization. Fury is the Under Armour and Fellowship of Christian Athletes endorsements in this area. Your team will also have access to indoor practice space and top-level personalized instruction. For more information please contact Ruston Pierce at (423) 619-9488 or tnfurybaseball@gmail.com

Fury Baseball will be hosting 3 tournaments this fall in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There will be tournaments in every age from 9U-18U. All the tournaments have a 3 game guaranteee, and as always there will be a FCA chapel service provided on Sunday morning. Tournament dates are October 15-16, October 29-30 and November 12-13. Cost for 9U-12U - $125, 13U-14U - $150 and 15U-18U - $200. For more information or to register please contact Ruston Pierce at tnfurybaseball@gmail.com or (423) 619-9488.

Fury Baseball will be hosting tryouts for the Spring/Summer 2012 on Saturday, August 20th at McCallie School. There is no tryout fee. Rising 12U-14U players will try out from 12:00-2:00. Rising 15U-18U players will try out from 2:00-4:00. For more information contact Ruston Pierce at (423) 619-9488 or tnfurybaseball@gmail.com

What part of Tennessee do you all live?

Tennessee Fury Baseball will be hosting a tournament in Chattanooga, TN. July 15-17 for 15U and 16U teams. Cost is $400 plus one dozen baseballs and includes a free skills showcase / pro tryout for any player who would like to attend. Fury is also the local representative for FCA so there will be a FCA chapel on Sunday morning for any player, parent or coach who would like to attend. Teams are guaranteed 4 games with the potential for 5-6. We will close the tournament at 12 teams. For more information please contact Ruston Pierce at 423-619-9488 or tnfurybaseball@gmail.com.

A 17U/18U team called the Middle Tennessee Mix entered a tournament I am hosting. The only contact they gave me is not working. If you are familiar with this team or know how to get in contact with them please reply on here or to my email address tnfurybaseball@gmail.com

Fury Summer Exposure Classic at Bryan College 17U/18U teams June 16-18 Cost: $400 and 1 dozen NFHS baseballs 4 game guarantee plus skills showcase Several colleges and professional organizations will be represented. We will update the list of scouts soon. For information or to sign up contact Ruston Pierce at rustonpierce@gmail.com or (423)619-9488

Would you be willing to travel to Chattanooga? We have a 15-16 year old team that needs one more player. It would be in a "pick up" type capacity. It would be full time, but we work with families if you have other things planned. You can send me an email at rustonpierce@gmail.com

Logan Long, Junior SS, Grace Academy (Chattanooga), already being watched by Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds

Whether it's right or wrong, you promote the kids who you SEE working. That doesn't mean the others aren't, but you can only tell a college coach what you see happening. As far as level of play in Chattanooga, it is down. Look at the state tournaments over the last 10 years. Chattanooga does not have a strong presence there. I have talked to several college coaches who are friends of mine who have said they can go to Atlanta or Nashville and get an average player who, for whatever reason, always plays better than a hyped kid from Chattanooga. I have to think the reason is that there are much more competitive summer programs in those cities where players are being pushed to develop or get left behind.

I direct a summer baseball program who competes with the Cyclones. I have known George Koontz for a long time. He does a good job running his program and publicizing his players. I also am a high school head coach and I have had players who played for the Cyclones. Whether you agree with how they run their organization or not, it is completely unnecessary to get on this forum and make derogatory statements about the Cyclones. They are just trying to increase the level of play in Chattanooga, like Fury Baseball, CBC and the Cherokees are doing. There are more than enough players who need development, and honestly baseball in Chattanooga is behind the rest of the state so we need these organizations. These organizations are doing good work, and they should be admired for it. Any program that encourages kids to pursue college is a good program!

We are still needing a few more players so please contact the above address if interested. A few recent additions to the Fury Baseball Program - we are now Team Under Armour as well as the area representative for FCA Baseball!

Thanks! I'm sure they will add more. I look forward to hearing Fred Corrall, Mike Policastro and Coach Clark. I love this clinic. Every coach in Tennessee should be there.

Fury Baseball will be starting a 15U baseball team out of the Chattanooga / North Georgia area. The Fury Baseball program is growing quickly and should field 14 teams in ages 8-18 this summer. If you are interested in trying out for the 15U team please contact Ruston Pierce at rustonpierce@gmail.com!

Does anyone know who will be speaking at the clinic this year? I checked the website but nothing was posted yet.

I will testify that the Cookie Jar is awesome. A little hard to find but very worth the drive. My wife and I try to go there any time we are in Dunlap. Amazing food!!

On Sunday, August 22nd from 3:00-5:00 Fury Academy in Chattanooga will be hosting an Open House for baseball. After a successful inaugural season this summer, Fury Baseball will be expanding to host teams and players from age 9-18. Any interested teams, players, coaches or parents should attend the Open House to find out what opportunities are available to them as a member of a Fury team. Feel free to come by any time during the Open House. For contact info and address please go to www.furyacademy.net

Every sporting good supplier I have talked to have said the BBCOR sticker will be required. I can't see the Federation allowing it to be up to umpires. With that logic it would be possible to show up to a game with no legal bats. Won't happen. I had a dealer tell me a couple of days ago that the bat companies are chomping at the bit to start selling BBCOR only.

Does anyone know the schedule for the Chattanooga Jamboree? I heard it had been released but can't find it anywhere.