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. 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 »