West Raleigh Capitals

2026 Tryouts - Rosters have been formed for 2026.

Point of Contact: Nick Caregnato (nick@westraleighbaseball.org) - Executive Director

Chris Duty (chris.d@westraleighbaseball.org) - Capitals Coordinator

A New Pathway for WR Players

West Raleigh is proud to introduce the West Raleigh Capitals — a new pilot travel baseball program designed to give our players a pathway for “what’s next” after their time in WR.

Why the Capitals?

At West Raleigh, our mission has always been to provide a highly competitive league for ages 4–12 in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere that promotes sportsmanship and community.

The Capitals program will:

Offer travel baseball opportunities while keeping players connected to WR
Maintain strong local competition
Give players who have aged out of league play a chance to continue at WR
Build a bridge toward high school baseball

Program Details

Who Can Try Out
All WR players are eligible to try out for 12U Capitals travel teams (Must be age 12 as of 4/30/2026).

Spring Season Required
Players must participate in WR’s Spring season to qualify.

Season Format
Teams will compete in both Fall and Spring/Summer seasons.

Tryouts
October/November, to finalize rosters.

Roster Spots
Participation in WR does not guarantee a Capitals roster spot.

Coaches
Volunteer coaches will lead each team.

Competition
Teams may opt into Cal Ripken or PONY tournaments.

Fees
$1300 for 2026. Annual fees cover fields, tournament entries, insurance, and branding. Families cover uniforms, travel, hotels, and gate fees.

Looking Ahead

The Capitals program will launch with 12U teams in 2026, with plans to expand to 13U and 14U in future seasons.

This creates a natural bridge for players to remain part of the WR family beyond the traditional 4–12 league ages, while preparing them for high school baseball.

Next Steps for Families

Register for Spring season (required for eligibility)
Stay tuned for more details on fees, schedules, and team formation