Area Code Tryouts

At least on the west coast there are 80+ college coaches.

What is the best way to get invited to tryout?

Generally a Major League scout has to recommend the player. There were about 30 or 40 scouts and coaches at the one my son attended a couple of years ago.

When are the tryouts usually held, where, and how far in advance do you need to be recommended? Is there a web site?

Here is their website>

http://rise.espn.go.com/baseba...-Baseball-Games.aspx

Tryouts vary depending on region, usually around late June early July. Games in August.

A MLB scout has to recommend you for a tryout to the team that is in your area. They do have Area Code camps the day before they will take a couple of kids from the camp to the tryout.

Does anyone know when and where the Cincinatti Reds tryouts are this summer? Will their team still be comprised of players from AZ, CO and NV?

The Reds AC tryouts will be held at Chandler Gilbert CC June 17,2011. THere are 2 other locations for tryouts besides AZ namely NV and CO.

What is the format of the tryout? Is it the normal proday format or more like showcase with game/innings too?

Typical prostyle workout, they then make cuts and invite players selected for an afternoon game. Final cuts made after this and/or invited to a second try out.

Thanks for the info as I have been looking for that answer on tryout style....Our son is going to AC tryout next weekend, but cannot pitch (primary position) due to tendonitis. Still going for experience and see what happens....Thanks again

So my sophomore son was invited to try out......I assume this is a good thing and he will get lots of exposure? Any more insight?

Google area code games and search it on this site too.

Funny story involving this. So yesterday at a perfect game showcase, my team and I were sitting and waiting for our game to start when one of my teammates says, "I got something in the mail the other day about trying out for something called the Area Code Games. I didn't know what it was, so I just threw it away. Does anyone know anything about that?" Needless to say, me and the rest of my teammates all looked at each other and were completely speechless.

This is understandable.

It provides an opportunity for another player.

During my 17 years with the decision making on selecting players for the 8 teams [200 players], I enjoyed placing a player who was "overlooked" at the tryouts and was "hungry" for the opportunity.

There are over 40 players now in the Major Leagues, who were "cut" at the tryouts. We average $35 million each year in signing bonus 1987-2004.

Bob Williams
Founder of Area Code games and Goodwill Series International

Yep we googled it....he is in. Filled out all the paperwork today! My question is this....he is a 2013...I am thinking he has no chance of making the team...but will attend since it's a great opportunity for exposure and experience. Any negatives in trying out?? Just covering all my bases in case I am missing anything.
THANKS

All good, nothing bad. Will give him a great idea on how he compares to the top players in the area. Go out and do the best he can, hustle (out run EVERYONE to their positions), watch and learn. Tons of exposure, to college and pro scouts.If he does not make the team he will know what he has to do to make it next year.

....Plus he will get a cool shirt that will be the envy of all his friends.

Heck the shirt is worth is all....who cares about making the team! ha ha ha!

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Originally posted by SportTmom22:
Heck the shirt is worth is all....who cares about making the team! ha ha ha!

My son didn't get "the shirt." He was a late invitee and they just pinned a number on his back like it was a track meet. But the exposure he got was just unbelievable!

If you get invited, you must go.

We go Sunday to the AC try-out, my 2014 really wants that shirt

Am I correct in assuming the tryout will be with wood bats...?

Yes

Since 1987, when I started the Area Code games.Why not WOOD!!!!!

BOB

Figured it was...thanks Bob and BOF!

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Originally posted by bacdorslider:
We go Sunday to the AC try-out, my 2014 really wants that shirt

Hey Backdoor - Let me know how your boys make out.

birdman14 I sent you a PM

AC tryouts is the absolute best event in the country. My son has been to PG , Baseball Factory and other events / tryouts. AC is the best. The college coaches alone make it worth it. There will be lots of them and they aren't paid to be there. It helped my son with college exposure more than anything.

I am not familiar with Area Code Tryouts. So, sorry if these questions seem elementary.....Are there any more AC tryouts scheduled for this year? What are you actually trying out for(Is it a team that plays summer ball together or just one or two Tourneys)? If you make the team will you have conflicts with travel ball?

Thanks all

My 2014 son just played 18u PG and will play 16u in a week. What age can you get invited to area code games?

For the record arods newphew looked good too

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Originally posted by whits23:
My 2014 son just played 18u PG and will play 16u in a week. What age can you get invited to area code games?

For the record arods newphew looked good too

I believe this year's tryouts have been completed, as the actual games begin August 5. I can tell you that the tryouts for my son's "region" were held June 12-13. At that tryout there mostly 2012s and a couple 2013s, so maybe the next 2 years will lead to a tryout for your son.

Also, I was told that each player that was invited to tryout was recommended by a professional scout. My advice to you would be if your son wants to tryout, get him in front a scout or 2 to get an evaluation.

Anyone with any info about who made the 2011 rosters? I have been looking and have not found a comprehensive list.

I was down at the PG WWBA 18U also. What is ARod's nephews name? Which team? I wish I had known while down there, I would have checked him out.

By far one of the best events for exposure, maybe the best. Here in Nor Cal there were 60 plus scouts at least. I would say all the top schools on the west coast were in attendance. And the best thing is it doesn't cost anything.......