Chill and TR are correct. In addition to coaches, don't underestimate the power of the press in local sports sections. Seems like coaches and local sportswriters gravitate to certain kids, whose abilities are even mediocre in some cases. In most cases these "favorites" garner more publicity for what they eat for dinner, than leading hitters, pitchers and performers on their High School teams recieve. I see names on these lists who simply do not belong above some whose names are missing. I have coached for 10 years and as a huge HS and College fan.. have seen most of the players in the Northeast play, at one time or another. I can only speak for this area but the State listings are ludicrous in some instances.