Scott Bevan has taught a lot of youngsters the game of baseball at Extra Innings of Salisbury since it opened up two years ago. As many of them progressed, he thought it was time to get them involved in AAU baseball, an organization that covets the skillful player who’s committed to the sport. With assistance from general manager Rob Polansky of Beverly, Bevan, a lifelong Danvers resident, created the Tribe comprised of two teams for 13-and 14-year-old players. Scott’s son, Scott, Jr., coaches the 13-year-old squad, while dad is in charge of the 14-year-old team. Bevan has successfully coached in the Danvers National Little League, and was a volunteer assistant on the Danvers High School baseball staff. Baseball has always been his passion, and it bothers him when it’s not played correctly. “I always wanted baseball taught the right way,” said Bevan. “Your better players play AAU and all the good pitchers pitch AAU. They all have to get tested against the better competition. Some still play Babe Ruth [baseball], but they learn to prioritize.” Bevan knows he’s entered a brave new world. There are more opportunities to play in AAU. The Babe Ruth League season is short in comparison to AAU that could play up to 64 games in a season. Babe Ruth baseball runs for two months, not counting all-star tournaments. Tribe’s not alone North Shore baseball enthusiasts are familiar with the Lightning, an AAU program that has redefined the defini ...
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