Diamond Pro Teams

DP Canes Travel Teams

Diamond Pro proudly runs travel baseball teams under the name DP Canes, ranging from 8U–17U. Each team is led by highly qualified local high school or regional coaches, ensuring the best instruction and development possible.

Our program gives student-athletes the opportunity to grow both on and off the field — developing emotionally, physically, and mentally — while competing in some of the top tournaments in the Northeast.

Through structured winter practices and a competitive summer season, we teach players how to become complete ballplayers by focusing on fundamentals, discipline, and learning how to play the game the right way.

Proven Success

• 100+ DP Canes alumni have gone on to play college baseball at the Division I, II, III, and Junior College levels.
  
  

• 4 former DP Canes have been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft:
  
  

  • Tanner Cooper – 35th Round, Cincinnati Reds (2019)
    
    

  • Gage Ziehl – 11th Round, Chicago Cubs (2021) & 4th Round, New York Yankees (2024)
    
    

  • Casey Saucke – 4th Round, Chicago White Sox (2024)
    
    

  • Michael Salina – 4th Round, San Diego Padres (2025)

2025-2026 Try Out Registration 

Tryout Times:

8u Try Outs: September 23rd 6:00 PM @ Diamond Pro (160 Despatch Drive East Rochester, NY 14445)

Diamond Pro Travel Team – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost to play on a Diamond Pro travel team?

• 8u - $1,500  - $1750

• 9u - $2,000 - $2,500

• 10u  - $3,000

• 11u / 12u - $3,750

• 13u - 15u - $4,000

• Showcase Levels: $4,250
  
  

Q: What does the tuition include?

A:
Your tuition covers:
✅ Professional paid coaching staff
✅ Access to indoor facility for extra work
✅ Team practices from November through early August
✅ 6 tournament entries
✅ 2 game jerseys, 1 game hat, practice shirt, and practice shorts
✅ Exclusive team store access through our sponsor Wilson
✅ 20% year-round discount on all Wilson items
✅ Discounted private lessons exclusive to DP players (~20% off)

Q: How many players are on each team?

A:

• 10U–15U: Teams will have no more than 13 full-time rostered players.
  
  

• 16U–17U: Teams will have no more than 13 rostered position players. Additional players may be added as Pitcher Only (P.O.) roles to help manage workloads and tournament depth.
  
  

Q: Where do the teams travel for tournaments?

A:

• 9U–12U: Regional tournaments in Rochester, Syracuse, Cortland, Buffalo, and one “destination” event (e.g., Sandusky, OH – Cedar Point).
  
  

• 13U–15U: Same regional base with one destination event (e.g., Sandusky, Pittsburgh, etc.).
  
  

• 16U–17U: Attend standard tournaments and college team camps for recruiting exposure.
  Tournaments are selected based on the overall talent and goals of each team.
  
  

Q: How many teams are formed at each age level?

A:
We aim to have two teams per age group:

• National Team – top-level talent and experience.
  
  

• American Team – developmental team with growth potential.
  In cases where two high-level teams are formed, the second may be labeled a Select Team instead of “American” to reflect its equal talent level.
  
  

Q: Anything else we should know?

A:
We’re proudly sponsored by Wilson, and all players benefit from:

• Access to custom-designed Wilson team stores, open year-round
  
  

• 20% off all Wilson gear, 365 days a year
  
  

• Exclusive Diamond Pro player lesson discounts