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Welcome To The Muckdogs Baseball Club

The Muckdogs Baseball Club is a fourteen team, club baseball/college development organization based out of Northern Nevada. We offer baseball training and professional instruction for athletes from ages seven to nineteen.

Since 2003 we have placed over 300 of our players into college baseball programs. 71 of those players advanced to the NCAA Division One level, 54 have advanced to the NCAA Division Two level, and fourteen have been drafted by MLB organizations.

Our organization now has a Under Armour presence, that will outfit our players from head to toe with Under Armour gear. We are honored to be part of the Under Armour family and are proud to don the UA logo on our uniforms, apparel and gear!

We also have agreements with Marucci, Oakley, Wilson and Axe Bat. Our families are able to get access to all of these brands at well below retail cost.

If your family is serious about baseball and getting your son prepared for the next level, we are the organization for you!

The Muckdogs Goals

Emphasize to our athletes the importance of being good students and good citizens
Prepare all players for the next level of baseball
Have as much fun playing baseball while competing at very high level

Muckdogs 9U Team Looking To Add Players For The 2024 Fall/Winter Season

We are looking to add competitive players who are league age 9 (born on after May 1st, 2015) and league age 8 (born on or after May 1st, 2016) to our official roster, for the new season that begins in August of 2024, and goes through July of 2025. No previous travel ball experience is needed. Players who are athletic, smart, coachable, and who display a passion for the game, have a good chance to make our club.
Our 9U team provides an opportunity for competitive game play while also focusing on overall player development. Our coaching staff has spent the last six years coaching together. At the 9U level we strive to provide a great environment for players to learn the game at a high level, while also making the experience fun for the players and families.
Individual tryouts can be arranged by contacting Bret Pagni at (775) 843-5172 or Click to E-Mail.

Muckdogs 14U Team Looking To Add Players For The 2024 Fall/Winter Season

The Muckdogs Baseball Club is looking for competitive players who will be league age 14 as of August 2024 (born on or after May 1st, 2010) to join our 14U team. We are looking for players with corresponding high school graduation years of 2028 and 2029. If you are looking for quality coaching, structure and an organization with a proven track record of helping prepare and move players onto the next level of baseball, please reach out to us. Our 14U team focuses on a blend of individual player development, and competitive game play in a team environment. Individual tryouts can be arranged by contacting Bret Pagni at (775) 843-5172 or Click to E-Mail.

Muckdogs 15U, 16U And 18U Fall/Winter Teams Looking To Add Players For The 2024 Fall/Winter Season

The Muckdogs Baseball Club is looking for competitive players who will be league age 15 to 18 as of August 2024 (born on or after May 1st, 2009 through May 1st, 2006) to join our 15U, 16U and 18U fall/winter teams. We are looking for players with corresponding high school graduation years of 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. If you are looking for quality coaching, structure and an organization with a proven track record of helping prepare and move players onto the next level of baseball, please reach out to us. Our 15U, 16U and 18U fall/winter teams focuse on a blend of individual player development, and competitive game play in a team environment. Individual tryouts can be arranged by contacting Bret Pagni at (775) 843-5172 or Click to E-Mail.

We Are Officially Moved Into Our New Indoor Facility!

We are pleased to announced that we have completed the move to our new indoor facility. New LED lightning was put in, as well as field turf being installed throughout the facility. The batting cages have been hung, bullpen area enclosed and our infield area is ready to go. There is a small lobby area in the front with three offices. We have two brand new bathrooms as well. Come check us out when you’re in the neighborhood!

2024 March 2-3 And October 5-6 Tournaments At Golden Eagle For 9U-14U Age Divisions

The Muckdogs Baseball Club, in a joint effort with Scorpions Baseball and the Reno Mustangs, will host two 9U-14U tournaments at Golden Eagle in 2024. The first tournament will be held on March 2-3 and the second tournament will be held on October 5-6. The three organizations are working hard together, to run a quality tournament. We are looking for good organizations from Northern California and Central California to come up and play in our event. Click on the links below to find out more information on how to get your team signed up to come play in Northern Nevada this spring and fall at Golden Eagle Regional Park!

Muckdogs In The News

Muckdogs 18U Spring Team Will Begin Their Fifth Season Of Play In 2024

The Muckdogs Baseball Club formulated a 16U and a 18U Spring Team in the spring of 2020, and both teams were highly competitive. We attracted several of the top players in the area to be a part of our spring group. 2021 was an exciting spring, as we built off the momentum that was created from the inaugural spring season. The 18U Spring Team bridges to our 15U, 17U and 19U summer teams, and then to our 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U fall/winter teams

The 2023 season was an outstanding one. The 18U team played over thirty games, against teams across the country, including international teams. Our strength training sessions were held at Sierra Strength And Speed. Our coaching staff was strong once again, and helped our players achieve their goals during the spring season.

We will run one 18U Spring Team moving forward, which we adjusted to in 2023. 2024 will be an even stronger experience for our players that will allow them to continue to play high level baseball, with qualified coaching, while still leaving them plenty of time to focus on their academics. We have been working with some of the other top travel organizations in the country, such as Headfirst Baseball, who have put together comparable spring products together for their players and families. Included in our spring game schedule are two trips to Arizona and two trips to the Bay Area. Our spring club will practice three times a week as a team, as well as having individual work practice twice a week. We will play 30 games over the course of our twelve week spring season, that will provide competitive play, development and exposure for our athletes.

We have also incorporated a strength and agility training component into the spring season, forging a relationship with Rob Conaster, the owner of Sierra Strength And Speed. He is a NASM certified personal trainer, as well as a certified strength and conditioning coordinator. Incorporating functional training and conditioning during our spring season will help our players gain more strength, speed and agility. For more information on how to get your son involved in our spring program, contact Bret Pagni at (775) 843-5172 or Click to E-Mail.

2024 18U Spring Team

2024 Muckdogs Summer 15U, 17U and 19U Tournaments

The Muckdogs Baseball Club will host four tournaments during the 2023 summer season, with all four tournaments including 15U, 17U and 19U age divisions. We take a lot of pride in running quality tournaments and are always looking for good organizations to come up and play in our events. Click on the links below to find out more information on how to get your team signed up to come play in Northern Nevada this summer!

2024 Muckdogs 19U Summer Team

2024 Muckdogs 17U Summer Team

2024 Muckdogs 15U Summer Team

Our Organization’s Commitment To Moving Players On To Play At The Next Level

The Muckdogs Baseball Club works hard to get high school baseball players to the next level. Our 2023 signing class had twenty-two student-athletes commit to colleges. Our 2022 signing class had nineteen student-athletes commit to colleges. Our 2021 signing class had twenty-four student-ahtletes commit to colleges. Our 2020 signing class had seventeen student-athletes commit to colleges. Our 2019 signing class had fourteen student-athletes who have committed to colleges to continue their education while getting an opportunity to play college baseball. Our 2018 signing class had twenty-two student-athletes commit to colleges. Our 2017 signing class had twenty-seven student-athletes commit to colleges. As these players start reporting to their respective colleges, on behalf of all of the members of the Muckdogs coaching staff, we would like to congratulate these players and their families. We look forward to helping the next group of graduating seniors find homes at solid academic institutions where they can extend their playing careers. Below is a link to our 2021 signing class:

Testimonial To Our Commitment

Hello Ken and Bret, We the Pinto family would like express our appreciation to you and your organization for the years our son Jonathan Pinto played baseball with you. The knowledge and expertise of the sport he learned helped him land a baseball scholarship with Central Washington University where he is today. Without the professionalism of Ken Camel of the Muckdogs this wouldn’t of been possible. We are truly grateful for the Muckdogs Organization. Thank you!! – Maria and Carlos Pinto

Hey Bret, Its Milo the manager of the 9U Morros. I just want to say that I enjoy watching you coach your kids. The detail and the want that you get out of your kids is amazing. Great job man. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you down the road at a tourney. Thanks for your time. – Emilio Lopez

Hi Bret, Just wanted to pass along a note to you regarding this past weekend’s tournament in Sparks. I’m the pitching coach for the 11U Morgan Hill Assault team that played you in the championship. Your team has a great bunch of kids that are talented, have great attitudes, and play the game the way it should be played. That’s a tribute to you, your organization and the coaches of that team. It’s not often at this level that you see a travel team that combines all the intangible things needed for success and growth. Most of the time it’s just a team thrown together to get a trophy. In shaking their hands after the game, not one player was down, they all kept their heads up and greeted us with class and dignity. The coaches as well. That tells me they are good kids being taught to be gracious in victory and defeat. In short, you have a first class program with good coaches, committed parents and kids that have a passion to enjoy the experience of baseball. It was a pleasure to play you guys and we look forward to seeing you again In the future. – Rich Taylor Morgan Hill Assault 11U

Hi Bret, I want to finally extend my sincere appreciation to you and your organization for the impact you have had on our son. I remember very clearly the day Cian and Tucker Scozzafava came home from a winter camp together and said that they were invited to try out for the Muckdogs. Cian was already a nut about baseball, but getting the opportunity to play for the Muckdogs was a dream come true! The past three years have been awesome. Our life in Northern Nevada has revolved around baseball. Most of our friends and family think we are crazy, but the joy that the game brings Cian and the fun we have had as family watching Cian and his teammates grow-up is immeasurable.

Your commitment to excellence and to the standards of your organization are what set you apart. The structure, the rules, the code of conduct, the two hour parent/player meetings and the occasional required Starbucks meeting (thankfully only one for us!) are not for everyone, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. We did have moments of frustration, but in the end, this is what we signed up for and what we expected and it’s a huge contributor to the success our son has enjoyed on and off the field.

Thank you for your passion and commitment. I know you deal with more drama, whining, complaining, politics and discontent that we ever care to know, but you don’t carry it with you on the field. You are firm with the kids, but you manage to craft your leadership in just the right way to build character, baseball IQ, love and respect for the game. Cian will carry this experience with him for a lifetime. I hope he continues to play baseball for as long as he loves the game, but even if he doesn’t, I know the lessons he learned as a Dog will carry over to everything he does.

Best of luck and continued success! We’ll be following the Muckdogs for a long time to come! We’ll send Cian back to you for summer ball when he’s 16! – Mark Sahler

Hello Bret, We chatted a bit after the championship game against Brentwood Blast on Sunday. My son is one of the coaches and also coaches the Heritage High varsity team. We are both very impressed on how you hold the kids attention with high intensity constantly teaching with positive attitude and correcting mistakes without breaking their spirits. Your energy and enthusiasm is off the hook and I would let you loose with my grandson in a heartbeat. Good Luck to your team I’m sure you will do very well this year and years to come . Maybe see you when your in the Central Valley again. – Lon Wheelock