THE ROAD TO THE AREA CODE GAMES
STARTS HERE!
For 38 years, Area Code Baseball has provided the nation’s best high school baseball players with an opportunity to compete on amateur baseball’s biggest stage – The Area Code Games. With 233 alums on current MLB rosters, the Area Code Games are where many of baseball’s biggest stars earned the opportunity to compete before hearing their name called on Draft Day.
Through the ID Series, Area Code Baseball is excited to provide Area Code Games eligible athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent and get on our radar for future invite-only event considerations -- In 2023, 77 ID Series participants received an Area Code Games tryout invitation.
The Area Code ID Series is open to 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 graduates.
DATA CAPTURE & ANALYSIS
ATHLETIC TESTING
OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE EVALUATION
FEEDBACK & INSTRUCTION FROM AREA CODE STAFF
FUTURE INVITE-ONLY EVENT CONSIDERATION
PITCHERS
$299
POSITION PLAYERS
$349
BOTH - POS + PITCHER
$399
Eligible athletes for the Area Code ID Series are players currently in high school graduating classes of 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Fargo, ND // October 23, 2021
Irvine, CA // December 19, 2021
San Antonio, TX // November 14, 2021
San Jose, CA // January 23, 2021
EVENT CURRICULUM
POSITION PLAYERS
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Data Capture
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Hitting Analysis (Trackman)
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Offensive & Defensive Evaluation
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Athletic Testing
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Defensive Velocity Capture
PITCHERS
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Instruction from Professional Scouts
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Dynamic Warm Up
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Throwing Program
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Mental Approach Discussion
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Bullpen Session
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Mechanical Analysis
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15-20 Pitch Bullpen (windup & stretch)
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Pitch Action & Velocity Charted
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All data captured at Area Code ID Series events will be made available on areacodebaseball.com
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Who can attend the Area Code Softball ID Series?High school players graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 are eligible to attend.
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How much do the Area Code Softball ID Series regionals cost to attend?The AC Softball ID Series is $295 to attend and includes a full day of instruction, athlete participant shirt, lunch and on field curriculum.
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What happens at an Area Code Softball ID Series?Players will be broken out by their primary positions: Testing – Position Specific Training Live Batting Practice session – Analytics/Data Collection – Competition
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What is the appropriate attire for the Area Code Softball ID Series?All players should bring a fielding glove, bat, batting gloves, cleats (see confirmation for specifics on whether they can be metal or molded), training shoes, hat/visor, batting helmet and any other necessary equipment necessary for competition including pants, etc. Catchers should bring their own catchers’ gear. Area Code Softball will not be responsible for lost items. You will be receiving an exclusive Area Code Softball participant shirt.
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What is your refund policy?Payment for a regional series event is due in full upon registration. $100 of the total payment is non-refundable. There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations within two (2) weeks of the event date (includes injury, illness, schedule changes, school requirements, etc.). Transferring a registration to another Area Code Softball event and location is allowable pending the number of participants registered for the requested event.
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When will I get the final schedule and details of the event?Typically, our schedules are released one week prior to events. We finalize the schedule and make necessary adjustments based on several factors, including the final number of players attending, the number of players in specific sessions/positions, etc.
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If it is raining, will the Area Code Softball ID Series event be cancelled?Area Code Softball event staff will be sure to notify all registered athletes with any event timing adjustments or cancellations due to weather. Please note: there is always a weather contingency plan for all Area Code events. Area Code staff will plan to execute events rain or shine.
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What if I have more questions about the Area Code Softball events?Please email at acsoftball@studentsports.com