Garner Baseball offers an additional program, GBI Express, to the youth baseball-playing community for the highly motivated and competitive player. Teams are fielded based on age group interest and team rosters are determined by tryouts. Participation on a Garner Express team requires a high level of commitment from both the participant and their parents.  Garner Express teams participate in tournaments sanctioned by Top Gun, USSSA, Perfect Game, and others throughout North Carolina and beyond.  The teams are self-funded and may recruit sponsorship. 

You can see the complete rules for our Express teams here.


Express Coordinator - Aaron Smith, [email protected]

14U:        Contact head coach Aaron Firebaugh at [email protected] or 919.271.6258

13U: Contact head coach Jermaine Rogers at [email protected] or 919.637.3031

12U: Contact head coach Brice Owens at [email protected] or  703.927.6297

10U: Contact head coach Tom Clinard at [email protected] or 919.610.9977

9U: Contact head coach Randy Lucas at [email protected]

8U: Contact head coach Mac Johnson at [email protected]

8U:          Contact head coach Chris Pergola at  [email protected]

If you have any general inquiries regarding GBI Express, or are interested in coaching, please contact Express coordinator Aaron Smith at [email protected]


Express Registration Fees by age

Registration fees are per player, per season.  Travel teams endure additional costs associated with their specific teams.  Please consult with the Head Coach for the team your child is trying out with, for an explanation of these additional costs.  Head Coaches set the number of games/tournaments, sanctioning organization and distance/frequency of travel for each team.  Express registration fees are paid after the roster has been chosen.

8-12 yr old                                         $165 ($90 discount for dual participation)

13-18 yr old                                       $115 ($40 discount for dual participation)