Frequently Asked Questions

Players sign up for a team during registration, and that is the team they will play on. We carefully consider skill levels and primary/secondary positions to ensure teams are balanced and competitive. If we believe the tournament may be too advanced for a player based on their skill level, we will reach out to the parents to discuss options. 

Players are given priority at the position they signed up and paid for. We also strongly consider the primary and secondary positions entered during registration to help move players around as needed. For 11U and under, all players will rotate and spend time in the outfield to ensure well-rounded development. For 12U and up, players will primarily play their chosen positions, but they may also play the outfield from time to time. While we aim to rotate players for experience, positions outside of the one they signed up for are not guaranteed.Although, it does happen most of the time because players ask to play new positions. Pitching is not guaranteed.

We start with a random lineup for Game 1 to keep things fair for everyone. To help balance at-bats, the player who is on deck when Game 1 ends will lead off Game 2, ensuring equal offensive opportunities across games.

If Game 1 happens to end at the bottom of the order, the lineup may stay the same for the next game, or we may flip the order to keep things interesting and continue balancing at-bats.

If your player is a stud or a great hitter and ends up batting near the bottom of the order—we hear you, and we’re sorry. Sometimes that’s just the luck of the draw. Lineups are random, and in some cases, they may also be set alphabetically.

During pool play, coaches will create more strategic lineups based on what they observe—while still keeping fairness and development as the priority. 

Everyone bats in every game.

Equal and fair playing time means each player has the same opportunity to be on the field—not necessarily playing every position. Our goal is to ensure every player receives an equal number of innings, ideally at least four innings in a six-inning game, whenever possible.

At the same time, we work to keep games competitive, which helps teams stay in games longer and gives players more innings and at-bats overall. Some positions require specific skills or experience to prioritize safety and player development, so adjustments may be necessary.

While a plan may look great on paper, games don’t always go the full six or seven innings due to time limits, weather, or game flow. When that happens, our coaches do their best to pivot in real time while keeping fairness, equal opportunity, and the overall experience top of mind.

If your player is interested in a particular position, let the coach know, and we will consider it for future games.

We offer tournaments at different skill levels and encourage families to register for the level that best fits their player. This allows us to form balanced teams and create competitive games that lead to more innings and at-bats for everyone.

In Open Tournaments, where players of varying skill levels may compete together, our coaches focus on maintaining a positive, development-first environment while also keeping games competitive. Lineups, positions, and pitching decisions are made with fairness, safety, and the overall game experience in mind.

While skill levels may vary, our goal is always the same: keep the team competitive, ensure equal and meaningful playing time, and provide an environment where every player can grow, contribute, and enjoy the game.

The roster size is 12 players per team. We also focus on ensuring that we have enough pitching for the tournament to keep the team competitive and prepared.

We don’t know—and that’s okay. All players are guest players, and teams are made up of kids who may not have played together before. No one should sign up expecting championships or focusing solely on wins and losses.

What families are paying for with a GPC experience is quality baseball. Your player will face good competition, see quality pitching, get meaningful at-bats, and play defense at multiple positions in a competitive game environment. By the end of the weekend, players walk away having earned real game experience and confidence—better players because of the reps, challenges, and moments they experienced on the field.

Pitching is one of the most important pillars in keeping a team competitive and in the game, which ultimately helps ensure players get more innings and more at-bats. Because of that, pitching opportunities are not guaranteed and are determined by the coach with the goal of keeping the team competitive while also balancing development, experience, and fun.

Pitching decisions are based on a player’s pitching experience, skill level, pitch history, and overall game strategy. We also closely monitor pitch count limits to protect players’ arms and prioritize long-term health.

Parents who completed the Pitching Questionnaire during registration have already provided valuable information that helps guide these decisions. If your player is interested in pitching and the questionnaire was not completed, please let us know. Final pitching decisions, however, will always be made by the coach based on what is best for the team and the players on the field.

During pool play, our focus is on development and evaluation. Players are rotated more frequently to assess capabilities, create balanced lineups, and give everyone meaningful opportunities to contribute and gain experience.

In playoffs or elimination games, we shift to a more strategic approach to stay competitive and, when possible, extend the weekend by playing additional games. That said, while a plan may look great on paper, baseball doesn’t always cooperate. Games don’t always go a full six or seven innings, weather and time limits can impact rotations, and sometimes we have to pivot on the fly.

Even when adjustments are needed, equal play and fairness are always top of mind. Our coaches do their best to shift plans in real time to keep playing time as balanced as possible and ensure every player continues to have a positive, meaningful experience on the field.

Players should plan to wear white baseball pants with light blue socks and a light blue belt. Long pants or knickers are both perfectly fine, and pants with stripes or piping are no problem. These are simply recommendations to help the team look consistent and game-ready — players are absolutely welcome to wear what they already have.

If a tournament has specific uniform requirements that differ from this, we’ll communicate that with families ahead of time.

Please do not iron on numbers or use a marker to create your own. We’ll handle all team numbering.

As a guest player team, it’s also normal for teammates to occasionally share the same number. Numbers are assigned randomly — it’s just luck of the draw. At your next event, you may not see any duplicates at all.

We reset our GameChanger teams each week as we prepare for the next tournament. That means new families and players are added for each upcoming event, and previous tournament teams are cleared out.

If you’d like to save your player’s stats or download any videos, please make sure to do so immediately following the tournament.

Let us know if you need help locating anything before it resets — we’re happy to assist.