Smitty28 posted:2019Dad posted:I'm wondering if PG ever considered running the WWBA out of the spring training facilities in Arizona, rather than Florida? On balance slightly less convenient (though with lots more flights into Phoenix than into West Palm --about 7X the annual passenger traffic), but there would be no rain delays whatsoever, and the weather is perfect for baseball this time of year (average in Phoenix for this date is high of 87, low of 63). The whole thing would run like clockwork. For scouts it would be easier, too, since no delays means there would be complete certainty about which teams are playing when.
Yes please! Since PG has built such a nationwide reach with colleges and pro scouts, it would sure be nice to strike more of a balance with the west coast high school players. There are only 9 teams west of Texas playing in Jupiter this week... that's a real shame and a lot of great teams and players don't get the opportunity to participate. There's only so much travel money in many families budgets. Plus, flying to FL from the west coast requires 2 extra days off school in October which is an additional hardship. It would be good if PG made efforts to balance things out a bit.
JMO, I personally always felt this tournament was more suited for east coast players.
The Arizona Fall Classic and Area Code probably are two big reasons why PG doesn't hold an event like this out that way.