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The National Team Identification Series is a player identification program that includes tryouts, tournament-style play, skill testing, and on-field evaluations. It focuses on sports and league competition, with evaluations run through a structured player identification process. The NTIS Champions Cup features more than 1,200 of the country’s top players competing in 156 games.
• Ages: 11–17 years old
The National Team Identification Series is described as the most comprehensive player identification program offered by USA Baseball and uses a six-region system for the initial player identification process. The NTIS Champions Cup includes skill testing and on-field evaluations run by the USA Baseball Task Force and national team coaches. The Southwest Region won the 2025 NTIS Champions Cup for the sixth consecutive summer, and the 72 selected athletes from the 2025 NTIS represent 27 states and all six regions from across the U.S., with California represented by 16 athletes, Florida by 10 athletes, and Texas by nine players.
USA Baseball now fields seven national teams and hosts more than 100 nation-wide events. Paul V. Seiler serves as Executive Director/CEO and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology (pre-med) from the University of Scranton, and David Perkins serves as Chief Operating Officer. Paul V. Seiler was hired by USA Baseball in 1988 and assumed the duties of Executive Director/CEO in October 2000, while David Perkins joined USA Baseball in March 1998 and has held the position of Chief Operating Officer since 2008. Team USA won its first Olympic gold medal at the Sydney Games in 2000. Paul V. Seiler was elected to the Executive Committee of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) in 2017 and serves as the Second Vice Chairman for the WBSC’s Baseball Division. USA Baseball has forged a long-term partnership with Major League Baseball and renewed its international friendship series with Cuba.
Last updated December 31, 2025.
• Ages: 11–17 years old
The National Team Identification Series is described as the most comprehensive player identification program offered by USA Baseball and uses a six-region system for the initial player identification process. The NTIS Champions Cup includes skill testing and on-field evaluations run by the USA Baseball Task Force and national team coaches. The Southwest Region won the 2025 NTIS Champions Cup for the sixth consecutive summer, and the 72 selected athletes from the 2025 NTIS represent 27 states and all six regions from across the U.S., with California represented by 16 athletes, Florida by 10 athletes, and Texas by nine players.
USA Baseball now fields seven national teams and hosts more than 100 nation-wide events. Paul V. Seiler serves as Executive Director/CEO and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology (pre-med) from the University of Scranton, and David Perkins serves as Chief Operating Officer. Paul V. Seiler was hired by USA Baseball in 1988 and assumed the duties of Executive Director/CEO in October 2000, while David Perkins joined USA Baseball in March 1998 and has held the position of Chief Operating Officer since 2008. Team USA won its first Olympic gold medal at the Sydney Games in 2000. Paul V. Seiler was elected to the Executive Committee of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) in 2017 and serves as the Second Vice Chairman for the WBSC’s Baseball Division. USA Baseball has forged a long-term partnership with Major League Baseball and renewed its international friendship series with Cuba.
Last updated December 31, 2025.
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