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Post by deemax on Aug 9, 2009 4:27:01 GMT -8
The AC games were second to none in terms of exposure by college coaches and scouts. I was fortunate enough to play in them, and coach in them for a few years. Its been four years since I last coached in them, and am curious if its still the "big dog" when it comes to getting seen by coaches and scouts. In the hay-day of the AC games, numerous kids got good scholarships just for being at the tryout.... I remember when Tom Brady got cut from the team....worked out OK for him  |
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Post by HYP on Aug 9, 2009 10:14:59 GMT -8
The AC games were second to none in terms of exposure by college coaches and scouts. I was fortunate enough to play in them, and coach in them for a few years. Its been four years since I last coached in them, and am curious if its still the "big dog" when it comes to getting seen by coaches and scouts. In the hay-day of the AC games, numerous kids got good scholarships just for being at the tryout.... I remember when Tom Brady got cut from the team....worked out OK for him The AC games are big but not like they use to be. It has became quite political and the best players are not playing. If I am not mistaken. ESPN bought the AC games and has made it more about who knows who and not about who can do what. IMO the AC games still get you exposure but not like a Perfect Game showcase. I still think that it is an honor to get invited but it's a little different from when you were playing. |
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Post by Brett on Aug 9, 2009 19:56:37 GMT -8
The AC games are big but not like they use to be. It has became quite political and the best players are not playing. If I am not mistaken. ESPN bought the AC games and has made it more about who knows who and not about who can do what. IMO the AC games still get you exposure but not like a Perfect Game showcase. I still think that it is an honor to get invited but it's a little different from when you were playing. Why is it so political now? Scouts still pick the teams, and it is free to play in. What sets PG apart now? |
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Post by kinexus on Aug 9, 2009 21:35:05 GMT -8
They are holding tryouts where the HS coaches pick a couple of guys to go. they all have to pay $100.00 to participate; the sad part is none of these events are necessary! If a pro scout or College recruiter can’t pick out the top few in their area's and network the rest they should be doing something else. The only thing PG does is shift back the College signability of who can afford to participate. These fall and winter events destroy proper training execution timelines that are far more important.
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Post by deemax on Aug 10, 2009 4:00:51 GMT -8
If true, this sucks. It used to be free outside of hotel and food. Kids from poor areas would get their rooms and food covered. The best players were always there.
Your confused here. The games were not put together for the coachs and scouts. It was put together for the kids.
My Dad ran the Giants AC team for nearly 10 years. He was not a fan of putting all the best guys in his area on display for other scouts, but he loved the games, and what it did for the kids.
It also didnt hurt spending a week with them in the dugout, and getting a good feel for there makeup...one of the toughest things to scout.
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Post by deemax on Aug 10, 2009 4:56:13 GMT -8
No doubt about it. I just dont agree with it.
For quite some time now, baseball has been in the process of becoming a country club sport.
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Post by gstock on Aug 10, 2009 21:41:27 GMT -8
Richard played in the Area Code game last year and it seemed to be as big as when Robert played. The AFLAC kids might not show up but the stands were filled with scouts.
As an aside, I really missed chatting with Dmac last year. We spent many a long day chatting at the tryouts and games. One thing you could tell about him is that he really cared about the players he knew.
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Post by deemax on Aug 11, 2009 4:14:14 GMT -8
Richard played in the Area Code game last year and it seemed to be as big as when Robert played. The AFLAC kids might not show up but the stands were filled with scouts. As an aside, I really missed chatting with Dmac last year. We spent many a long day chatting at the tryouts and games. One thing you could tell about him is that he really cared about the players he knew. Were the same amount of colleges represented as in years past? |
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Post by Brett on Aug 11, 2009 6:55:54 GMT -8
As an aside, I really missed chatting with Dmac last year. We spent many a long day chatting at the tryouts and games. One thing you could tell about him is that he really cared about the players he knew. Good to see you here Mr. Stock... The AC Games were my summer vacation fore every year from '93 to '01, as I was a batboy, then I charted pitches, then I played. My Dad always had a team those years and it is why we hold the Area Code's in high esteem. I've posted this before, but here is just a few of the players that he had on his teams those years: CC Sabathia Dustin Pedroia Troy Tulowitzki Nick Johnson Jimmy Rollins JP Howell That's a ROY, two MVPs, a Cy Young, and 2 World Champions. I think it speaks more to the talent in Northern California more than anything, and there are definitely more big leaguers that I left off this list... As the only showcase that does not charge its players to play in, I still think the Area Code's are a good bet and something I would promote. |
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Post by encinitas on Aug 11, 2009 9:39:35 GMT -8
So do us So-Cals have you NoCals beat on talent production? How do these games play out?
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Post by wrstdude on Aug 11, 2009 19:01:38 GMT -8
Anybody still got a hook-up to get Sam an invite? lol
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