how do you get an invite to Area Code? do you have to go to showcases or camps, or do you just have to have a good high school season?
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I think a Major League scout has to give you (a player) a recommendation.
quote:Originally posted by Dtiger:
I think a Major League scout has to give you (a player) a recommendation.
That is correct. The only way you go to Area Code tryouts is to be invited by a major league scout.
Don't worry though, if you are not invited it is not the end of the world. Lots of real good players that will sign Division 1 scholarships do not even get invited. In fact, some guys that go on to get drafted to not even get invited.
Boy you got that right. A lot of real good players are passed over during the selection process. I know of players who actually excelled or preformed better than some of the invites that do not receive recognition.
How about this one? Player has highest stats, fewest errors over 4 years, most recruited player in the area, has highest playoff stats, and does not earn a single honor during high school career. Then you have lowest batting average, lowest on base %, lowest SLG %, most errors, buck fifty average during playoff run, an garner all kinds of honors. I’ve seen this with my own eyes.
It is absolutely ridiculous how much power the high school coach has over the player’s award process and don’t use the excuse the coach is only allowed one vote. They pick up the phone an campaign for the player they want chosen! If for any reason you have a personality conflict with the coach who is trying to mold or clone the player into something which is not a comfortable style for the player you are doomed!!!
I’ve seen players over the years who should have been at the Sunbelt Classic, Area Code, and All Stars who never had an opportunity because the coach would hold it against them. I have been around the game for over 35 years; some of the things I have seen and heard over that time span is down right ridiculous! Then you see or hear the player who was mistreated, misjudged, or down right disliked by the coach ended up playing colligate ball. Thank god the scouts, recruiters, college coaches, and cross checkers understand some of the dilemmas these young men endure. I for one appreciate the fact they keep an open mind and give these kids an opportunity at the next level.
How about this one? Player has highest stats, fewest errors over 4 years, most recruited player in the area, has highest playoff stats, and does not earn a single honor during high school career. Then you have lowest batting average, lowest on base %, lowest SLG %, most errors, buck fifty average during playoff run, an garner all kinds of honors. I’ve seen this with my own eyes.
It is absolutely ridiculous how much power the high school coach has over the player’s award process and don’t use the excuse the coach is only allowed one vote. They pick up the phone an campaign for the player they want chosen! If for any reason you have a personality conflict with the coach who is trying to mold or clone the player into something which is not a comfortable style for the player you are doomed!!!
I’ve seen players over the years who should have been at the Sunbelt Classic, Area Code, and All Stars who never had an opportunity because the coach would hold it against them. I have been around the game for over 35 years; some of the things I have seen and heard over that time span is down right ridiculous! Then you see or hear the player who was mistreated, misjudged, or down right disliked by the coach ended up playing colligate ball. Thank god the scouts, recruiters, college coaches, and cross checkers understand some of the dilemmas these young men endure. I for one appreciate the fact they keep an open mind and give these kids an opportunity at the next level.