In case anyone is interested Baseball America/Prospects Plus has published their Top 400 for the Class of 2006. Hope you all have a great baseball season!
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As well as the Top 800 HS class of 2005
is there a web site to see them.if so may i have it please. thanks
Saw the top 400 list of 06's and noticed a few LI boys ranked fairly high. How much weight does a list like that actually carry with recruiters/scouts in terms of being followed?
MT07- where did you see that list,and how can i
Hirrel13, from a buddy of mine.
o.k. thanks anyway,have you ever heard of friends academy? from long island {good team} they beat my boys team in states last year.and won the title great game.
Hirrell13, Yes....if your interested in any particular players PM me the name(s) and I'll check for you.
ok thank-you
Guys
It is a subscription service
It is a subscription service
yes, i know now thanks...sorry
My son made this list and I also was wondering if this carries any weight with recruiters and scouts? Obviously this list is determined by participation in Perfect Game showcases. There were several All State players that my son has played with and they didn't make the list and they haven't been to any showcases.
MT07LHP...you have a pm
Hr21,
Actually, a player doesn't have to be involved with Perfect Game showcases to make the list, though many excellent players on the list have participated in PG events. Several of the players on the 2006 & 2005 lists have played on my summer teams and some of them haven't attended PG events, but most have been to one. The other thing they have in common is that nearly all have been invited to tryout for the Area Code Games and participated in events run by Goodwill Series. I know a number of other local players that are on the lists that haven't participated in more than one of these type showcases, if any. There are also a number of very good players in our area have participated in Area Code and PG that aren't on the list, but they're still very good players. The common thread shared by every player on the 2006 list is that each is an excellent player, regardless of what showcases he has or hasn't attended or what HS or summer program they are associated with. There are many excellent summer teams around the country that participate in large tournaments that give these boys opportunities to play baseball at a very high level. Those teams tend to be the type that compete where there are good opportunities for their players to be scouted by college coaches, professional scouts, and yes, people associated in some capacity with Baseball America too.
I do think that Goodwill Series, Area Code and Perfect Game are outstanding resources for quality players, and can be of substantial benefit in assisting them with playing beyond HS. I can assure you that these organizations have opened doors for some fine young men I've had the priviledge of coaching, that I never could have provided to them myself. I'm sure there are many other coaches out there who would tell you the same thing.
Actually, a player doesn't have to be involved with Perfect Game showcases to make the list, though many excellent players on the list have participated in PG events. Several of the players on the 2006 & 2005 lists have played on my summer teams and some of them haven't attended PG events, but most have been to one. The other thing they have in common is that nearly all have been invited to tryout for the Area Code Games and participated in events run by Goodwill Series. I know a number of other local players that are on the lists that haven't participated in more than one of these type showcases, if any. There are also a number of very good players in our area have participated in Area Code and PG that aren't on the list, but they're still very good players. The common thread shared by every player on the 2006 list is that each is an excellent player, regardless of what showcases he has or hasn't attended or what HS or summer program they are associated with. There are many excellent summer teams around the country that participate in large tournaments that give these boys opportunities to play baseball at a very high level. Those teams tend to be the type that compete where there are good opportunities for their players to be scouted by college coaches, professional scouts, and yes, people associated in some capacity with Baseball America too.
I do think that Goodwill Series, Area Code and Perfect Game are outstanding resources for quality players, and can be of substantial benefit in assisting them with playing beyond HS. I can assure you that these organizations have opened doors for some fine young men I've had the priviledge of coaching, that I never could have provided to them myself. I'm sure there are many other coaches out there who would tell you the same thing.
hr21,
The list is put together by Perfect Game, but attending one of their showcases is not a requirement. What is necessary to be ranked nationally is to be seen playing in high-level/national competition. PG scouts many events besides their own showcases and they solicit input for their rankings from their scouting network. So yes, you will find players around the country that may be named “all-something” in their hometown that will not be on a national list, especially if scouts have never seen the player in action.
The list is put together by Perfect Game, but attending one of their showcases is not a requirement. What is necessary to be ranked nationally is to be seen playing in high-level/national competition. PG scouts many events besides their own showcases and they solicit input for their rankings from their scouting network. So yes, you will find players around the country that may be named “all-something” in their hometown that will not be on a national list, especially if scouts have never seen the player in action.
All I know HR21 is that your son must be adopted, cause he doesn't look or play anything like you! And he runs alot faster too. 
How about touching base once in a while?
How about touching base once in a while?
o6catcherdad-Please check your PM, Thanks
Halfmoon- Young-un still needs work to better my 60 time! He gets his hitting ability from his mother and his speed from me -believe it or not.I'll call you this weekend- on my way to Basketball game
I want to subscribe so I can see this list as well as get College and Minor league featured stories as well.
Can someone tell me whats the best thing to sign up for to get this? Also how long does it take?
Can someone tell me whats the best thing to sign up for to get this? Also how long does it take?
micdsguy-go to baseballamerica.com and click on Prospects Plus. The cheaper subscription is $120. You can pay online with a credit card and have instant access.
06 & RHP - I went back and reread my post.I guess that I sounded negative with my reply.I want to restate my opinion in that I beleive that if a player participates in a Perfect Game,WWBA,Area Code,or Goodwill Series event that your chances of being seen are much better than if you just play Legion/local competition.In the Wisconsin the chance to be seen by recruiters and scouts is far less than California,Texas,Florida Etc. My son has gone to as many showcases that he could- and it wasn't until he went to the WWBA National Tournament and followed this up with the PG National Underclass Showcase that he really started showing up on the radar.
The player that I was referring to in my post is a 06'pitcher/catcher who as a sophomore was 1st team all state in Wis. He hit .557 with 5 hrs and had 36 RBIs in 21 Games,throws 89 and has a good pop time(not sure of number).As pitcher he throws hard with movement,has very good change and mediocre curve.He played for a team out of Detroit that was coached by Dan Petry.They went to some pretty good exposure tournaments over the summer.He has been involved with the Baseball Factory and has made there top players list for 3 years.His father has been very active in sending tapes to schools and has had a little success getting some questioneers back.I havetried to get him to go to a PG event but hasn't had chance - He is quarterback on football team,shooting guard on baskatball team and a 4.00 student plus baseball.IMO if he was seen by PG he definetely woul be on everyones top lists. Plans are in the works to attend a PG Showcase this summer.
I really do believe that the exposure a player gets from Perfect Game,WWBA,Goodwill and Area Code is the best you can ask for.I apoligize if my quote sounded negative towards these organizations.
The player that I was referring to in my post is a 06'pitcher/catcher who as a sophomore was 1st team all state in Wis. He hit .557 with 5 hrs and had 36 RBIs in 21 Games,throws 89 and has a good pop time(not sure of number).As pitcher he throws hard with movement,has very good change and mediocre curve.He played for a team out of Detroit that was coached by Dan Petry.They went to some pretty good exposure tournaments over the summer.He has been involved with the Baseball Factory and has made there top players list for 3 years.His father has been very active in sending tapes to schools and has had a little success getting some questioneers back.I havetried to get him to go to a PG event but hasn't had chance - He is quarterback on football team,shooting guard on baskatball team and a 4.00 student plus baseball.IMO if he was seen by PG he definetely woul be on everyones top lists. Plans are in the works to attend a PG Showcase this summer.
I really do believe that the exposure a player gets from Perfect Game,WWBA,Goodwill and Area Code is the best you can ask for.I apoligize if my quote sounded negative towards these organizations.
quote:Originally posted by crollss:
micdsguy-go to baseballamerica.com and click on Prospects Plus. The cheaper subscription is $120. You can pay online with a credit card and have instant access.
Which one is more worth the money, the 120 dollar "B" subscription, or the 300+ dollar "A" subscription?
The 300 deal is more complete
It all depends on how much info you want
It is like subscribing to BA on line-- do you want to read it every day or do you want to wait until,it shows up in your mailbox ?
It is a matter of taste
It all depends on how much info you want
It is like subscribing to BA on line-- do you want to read it every day or do you want to wait until,it shows up in your mailbox ?
It is a matter of taste
I would like to look at things like this Top 400 list everyday.
Tom,
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CV
You have a PM
CV