High School: Events: Area Code Games
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 12, 2008
The 22nd annual Area Code Games came to an end, on time and in front of a sparse crowd (most scouts and college coaches left California Saturday evening on red eye flights), Sunday evening at Blair field in Long Beach. The event was a logistical success as the weather was perfect, and all 20 games on the schedule were completed without one hint of a weather delay.
However, the one hiccup in the event's details was the overlapping of the dates between the Area Code Games and the Aflac All-American Game. Due to the Aflac game being played in the same week, many of the nation's best players, that would have typically been at the Area Code Games, were not present. As it turned out, the scheduling made things easier on scouts and college coaches as it was possible to knock out both events in one trip. In turn, the talent level at the Area Code Games inevitably took a hit. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Top 10, Best Tools
Aug. 21, 2007
Here are the top 10 prospects from the Class of 2008 in attendance at this year's Area Code Games, as judged by Baseball America national writer Alan Matthews. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 21, 2007
The high school Class of 2008 is heavy in college talent, but thin in high-end draft prospects, as indicated by a lackluster week at the Area Code Games. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Top 20 Prospects
Aug. 25, 2006
Each summer, scouts from across the United States conduct tryouts with many of the nation's best high school players and select the best performers to attend the Area Code Games in Long Beach. Following are the top 20 prospects from the Class of 2007 in attendance at this year's event, as judged by Baseball America associate editor Alan Matthews in conjunction with scouts in attendance. The ranking reflects the player's overall ceiling, with consideration given to event performance. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 25, 2006
The summer showcase schedule offered plenty of highlights, and wound down in Long Beach, Calif., where there was lots of hard hitting going down. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Report
Aug. 10, 2006
High School flame thrower Robert Stock overcomes a shoulder injury in attempt to move behind the plate. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Report
Aug. 9, 2006
Midway through one of the season's top showcases, the depth and quality of high school hitters makes next year's draft class look promising. [...] Continue Reading »
Arduous Schedule Winds Down At Area Code Games
Aug. 25, 2005
As the summer wound down on the national showcase circuit, it became increasingly clear that the high school class of 2006 hasn't yet revealed much premium talent. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 12, 2008
The 22nd annual Area Code Games came to an end, on time and in front of a sparse crowd (most scouts and college coaches left California Saturday evening on red eye flights), Sunday evening at Blair field in Long Beach. The event was a logistical success as the weather was perfect, and all 20 games on the schedule were completed without one hint of a weather delay.
However, the one hiccup in the event's details was the overlapping of the dates between the Area Code Games and the Aflac All-American Game. Due to the Aflac game being played in the same week, many of the nation's best players, that would have typically been at the Area Code Games, were not present. As it turned out, the scheduling made things easier on scouts and college coaches as it was possible to knock out both events in one trip. In turn, the talent level at the Area Code Games inevitably took a hit. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Top 10, Best Tools
Aug. 21, 2007
Here are the top 10 prospects from the Class of 2008 in attendance at this year's Area Code Games, as judged by Baseball America national writer Alan Matthews. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 21, 2007
The high school Class of 2008 is heavy in college talent, but thin in high-end draft prospects, as indicated by a lackluster week at the Area Code Games. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Top 20 Prospects
Aug. 25, 2006
Each summer, scouts from across the United States conduct tryouts with many of the nation's best high school players and select the best performers to attend the Area Code Games in Long Beach. Following are the top 20 prospects from the Class of 2007 in attendance at this year's event, as judged by Baseball America associate editor Alan Matthews in conjunction with scouts in attendance. The ranking reflects the player's overall ceiling, with consideration given to event performance. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Wrapup
Aug. 25, 2006
The summer showcase schedule offered plenty of highlights, and wound down in Long Beach, Calif., where there was lots of hard hitting going down. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Report
Aug. 10, 2006
High School flame thrower Robert Stock overcomes a shoulder injury in attempt to move behind the plate. [...] Continue Reading »
Area Code Games Report
Aug. 9, 2006
Midway through one of the season's top showcases, the depth and quality of high school hitters makes next year's draft class look promising. [...] Continue Reading »
Arduous Schedule Winds Down At Area Code Games
Aug. 25, 2005
As the summer wound down on the national showcase circuit, it became increasingly clear that the high school class of 2006 hasn't yet revealed much premium talent. [...] Continue Reading »
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