LI Ducks tryouts to be held this weekend for 2026 season
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of becoming a Long Island Ducks player, this weekend could be your chance!
The team is hosting its annual open tryout this Saturday, April 4, giving athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of coaches and compete for a spot on the 26-man roster.
“It’s a way to start the summer and come out, and also have a chance,” said Ducks field manager Lew Ford.
Players will be put through a fast-paced evaluation process, including the 60-yard dash, fielding drills, and batting practice, all packed into just a few hours. “There’s a lot of interest this year,” Ford said. “In fact, every year it’s been getting bigger and bigger.”
The tryouts have a track record of finding local talent, something the Ducks take pride in. One success story is pitcher Chad Pike, a Southampton native who grew up attending games and is now living out his childhood dream on the mound. “I actually have pictures of me at Ducks games when I was 6 years old,” Pike said. “You have a whole community behind you, I think it’s super cool that we have that here.”
His advice for those stepping onto the field this weekend: give it everything you’ve got. “If those guys show and work super hard, I think they have a great chance,” Pike said.
For the open player registration form, click here.
