Purposeful development. Positive culture.

New 11U not-for-profit baseball team forming for the 2027 season in South St. Louis County.

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The goal is to build fundamentally sound baseball players who understand the game, compete with confidence, and continue to love playing it years from now. One way we will work towards this goal is by bringing in older high school level baseball players for volunteer hours at practices to help coach and mentor the team. We will also conduct a clinic style practice, working on fundamentals and baseball IQ.

Every player deserves the opportunity to improve, contribute, and learn multiple aspects of the game. We value effort, preparation, sportsmanship, and being a dependable teammate just as much as batting average or ERA. No player will be permanently limited to one position simply because it is the easiest place to play them.

We believe players should have opportunities to enjoy family vacations, other sports, and simply being kids. We are not playing fall ball.

Practices are planned with purpose. Games are played to compete.

  • February – March 2027

    • 8 weekly practice sessions at an indoor baseball rental facility in South County. 1 hour on ½ turf field. 1 hour batting cage. We will meet Tuesday evenings from 7-9PM to accomplish this.

    • Focus on throwing program, hitting fundamentals, defensive repetitions, baseball IQ, pitching mechanics, and team building

    April – July 2027

    • Weekly league games at Affton Athletic Association American Division -Intermediate Competitive 12 game schedule

    • One practice per week (depending on game schedule)

    • Two local A/AA weekend tournaments and a clinic style practice led by higher level players

  • South County Current operates as a non-profit youth baseball organization.

    All player fees are used exclusively for team operations, including league fees, insurance, uniforms, baseballs, indoor practice facilities, tournament entry fees, and shared equipment.

    No coach or volunteer receives compensation from team funds.

    Our goal is to operate an affordable select baseball program and provide a quality experience.

    Estimated Cost per Player

    Affton Select League Fees - $190

    Indoor/Outdoor Practice Facility - $200

    Uniform Package (Jersey, Hat, Practice Shirt) - $150

    Insurance & Administrative Costs - $55

    Baseballs & Shared Equipment - $40

    Local Tournament Entry Fees - $210

    Miscellaneous Team Expenses - $55

    Estimated Total - Approximately $900

    Based on 12 player roster size. Actual costs may vary slightly based on roster size and tournament selections.


Building a successful baseball program takes everyone.

It isn’t “come play for us because we win.” It’s “come play for us because your son will become a better baseball player while still getting to enjoy being 10 and 11 years old.”

How Parents Help:

  • Encourage all players—not only their own

  • Allow coaches to coach

  • Respect umpires and opponents

  • Volunteer when help is needed

  • Communicate respectfully

  • Help create a positive environment

  • Encourage practice at home

About Me

Alex Turley

Coach

I am a father to 3 children. My son Nicholas plays baseball at the 11U level in 2027. I served as an assistant coach this past season at an academy team my son played for. Select baseball was a learning experience for both my son and I. My son was looking for something that lands between house league and the more demanding select level baseball and that led me to form this team after seeing that need from others in the community. I played baseball as a child and have always been a fan of the game. I do not have collegiate or professional playing experience - I am just a dad who will gladly volunteer his time for his kid’s interests. I served for 22 years in the United States Army and live in the South County area where I work in multimedia now. My hobbies include packrafting, rock climbing and exploring the Ozarks with my family. Here is a photo of Nicholas and I packrafting an Ozark stream.