Toluca Travel Baseball Teams 

Toluca Baseball Travel All Stars

Purpose of the Toluca Baseball Travel Teams 

Toluca Baseball travel teams exist to offer a higher level of competition for players who wish to develop their baseball abilities beyond the recreational league. These teams provide opportunities for players to compete in tournaments and all-star competitions while still upholding the core values of the league—teamwork, integrity, and enjoyment of the game. What sets Toluca apart from other baseball clubs is its deep focus on family and community. Players and their families stay together through the years, forging bonds that culminate at the peak of their youth baseball journey: the Cooperstown trip. This experience serves as a once-in-a-lifetime event, celebrating the team's dedication and unity throughout their time in Toluca Baseball. 

Travel teams from Toluca Baseball can participate in PONY all-star tournaments, showcasing their talent against other elite teams from across the country. These tournaments offer a platform for players to compete at a higher level and gain exposure for future opportunities in baseball. 

League's Role 

Toluca Baseball’s leadership plays an essential role in guiding the formation and operation of travel teams. The league’s Travel Commissioner ensures that travel team managers are selected based on their experience, coaching staff, and competitive goals. Through this process, the league guarantees that all travel teams represent the high standards Toluca Baseball is known for. 


Formation and Management of Travel Teams 

Travel teams are formed through a transparent and fair tryout process. Multiple times a year, tryouts are announced on the league’s website at least 14 days in advance, and a representative from the executive committee oversees the tryouts to ensure a fair selection of players. 

  • Team Structure: Travel teams are organized by age groups, with no more than two teams per age group. The first team formed is designated as the ‘Titans,’ and the second as ‘Thunder’. Teams are selected based on talent and readiness for the competitive level. 
  • Eligibility Requirements: To play on a Toluca Baseball travel team, players must have completed at least one season in the league’s recreational program at the Pinto level or higher. This ensures that all players have experienced the fundamentals and values taught in the league before progressing to a more competitive setting. 
Player Development and Team Culture 

 Toluca Baseball’s travel teams prioritize player development while maintaining the league's core values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. All players, coaches, and parents are expected to represent the league with class, both on and off the field. The player-first approach is at the heart of the travel teams’ philosophy, ensuring athletes grow in their skills while enjoying the game. 

  • Team Commitment: Each team consists of 10-13 players, and practices are led by members of the coaching staff. Toluca provides travel teams with access to its world-class facilities, including well-maintained fields, hitting, and pitching facilities. 
  • Uniforms and Representation: Travel team players are required to wear league-approved uniforms during tournaments, with custom practice jerseys allowed for scrimmages and practice. Players, coaches, and parents are all expected to adhere to the league’s codes of conduct and uphold the reputation of Toluca Baseball. 
League Support and Resources 

Toluca Baseball ensures that its travel teams have access to essential resources to foster success on the field. The league offers oversight, insurance, access to practice fields, and facilities for games and tournaments. Additionally, travel teams are supported with fundraising opportunities and a network of mentors to assist in team development. 

Field Access: Travel teams have exclusive access to the league’s fields every Sunday, and after the regular spring season, they are granted priority use of the fields during the weekdays for additional practice and preparation. 

Parental Involvement: Teams hold regular parent meetings to discuss team direction and to provide a forum for feedback and concerns. This transparency ensures that all families are engaged and supportive of the team’s goals. 


Cooperstown

Exclusively for league-age 12-year-old players, Toluca Baseball offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete at Dreams Park in Cooperstown, N.Y. Each year, the league sends up to two different teams to this prestigious tournament, which has become a highlight for dozens of Toluca teams over the years. Attending this tournament represents the culmination of years of youth baseball for many players. 

While teams interested in participating must fund their attendance 100%, the league offers valuable guidance to make the trip possible. Most importantly, Toluca Baseball provides the mandatory entry ticket, ensuring that this dream becomes a reality for as many players as possible. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Travel Team Guidelines
All-Star Team Guidelines

Current Toluca Travel Teams:

12U Toluca Titans (Cooperstown 2024), Manager: Allan Shadoan

12U Toluca Thunder (Cooperstown 2024), Manager: Derek Green 

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11U Toluca Titans (Cooperstown 2025), Manager: Manny Aguilar

11U Toluca Thunder (Cooperstown 2025), Manager: Lee Johnson

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10U Toluca Titans (Cooperstown 2026), Manager: Chris Weerts

10U Toluca Thunder (Cooperstown 2026), Manager: George Howard

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9U Toluca Titans (Cooperstown 2027), Manager: Wilmer Calderon

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8U Toluca Titans (Cooperstown 2028), Manager: Matt Shaw