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THE ROAD TO THE AREA CODE GAMES
STARTS HERE!

The AREA CODE ID SERIES provides you the opportunity to showcase your ability and develop your craft with evaluation and feedback from the professional baseball scouts that manage and make selections for each region’s Area Code Games team. In addition, select participants from the ID Series could earn an invite to compete at an Area Code Tryout in the summer of 2022. 


Athletes will be taken through a format that educates them on what pro scouts look for in an Area Code prospect while also turning data and mechanical feedback into real-time adjustments.

 
 

INSTRUCTION + FEEDBACK FROM PRO SCOUTS
IMPROVE TOOLS TO ADVANCE AS AN AREA CODE PROSPECT
PRO STYLE WORKOUT  
DATA CAPTURE
MENTAL APPROACH DISCUSSION
SELECT ATHLETES COULD EARN INVITES TO AREA CODE TRYOUTS

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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025

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Fargo, ND // October 23, 2021

Pueblo, CO // November 20, 2021

Irvine, CA // December 19, 2021

San Antonio, TX // November 14, 2021

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AREA CODE ID SERIES SCHEDULE

MARKET
DATE
REGISTRATION
FARGO, ND
OCTOBER 23, 2021
REGISTER HERE
SAN ANTONIO, TX
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
REGISTER HERE
PUEBLO, CO
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
REGISTER HERE
IRVINE, CA
DECEMBER 19, 2021
REGISTER HERE

EVENT CURRICULUM

POSITION PLAYERS​

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  • Mechanical Analysis from Professional Scouts 

  • Data Capture

  • Blast Swing Analysis and Metrics

  • Launch Angle 

  • Exit Velocity

  • Defensive Evaluation

  • Arm Strength (velo capture)

  • Defensive Mobility

  • Positional Projection & Instruction

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PITCHERS​

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  • Dynamic Warm Up 

  • Throwing Program

  • Mental Approach Discussion

  • Bullpen Session

    • Mechanical Analysis 

    • 15-20 Pitch Bullpen (windup & stretch)

    • Pitch Action & Velocity Charted 

  • Instruction from Professional Scouts

All data captured at Area Code ID Series events will be made available on areacodebaseball.com

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PARTNERS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AREA CODE ID SERIES

 

Who can attend the Area Code ID Series events?

Eligible athletes are athletes currently in high school graduating in the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.



Are these events actual Area Code Baseball tryouts?

No, the Area Code AC ID Series are not Area Code team tryouts. The Area Code ID Series is an opportunity for high school athletes to both showcase & develop their skills with evaluation and feedback from the same professional baseball scouts that manage and make selections for each region’s Area Code Games team. However, select participants from the ID Series will be invited to compete at an Area Code Tryout in the summer of 2022.



How much do the Area Code ID Series events cost to attend?

The Area Code Identification Series events are $399 to attend if playing a field position. For PO’s the price is $299 and for players that would like to pitch and play a position the price is $499.



Since ℅ 2022 athletes aren’t eligible for next year’s Area Code Games tryouts, how is the ID Series beneficial to them?

Despite not being eligible for an Area Code tryout, the ID Series events are still an excellent opportunity for 2022’s to get their latest data collected and distributed as well as receiving instant feedback and instruction from the professional scouts in attendance.



How much do the Area Code ID Series events cost to attend?

The Area Code ID Series events are $349 to attend if playing a field position. For Pitchers Only, the price is $299 and for players that would like to pitch and play a position the price is $399.



What exactly happens at an Area Code ID Series event?

After warming up and being timed in the 60-yard dash and home-to-first, athletes will be broken out by their primary positions to start defensive work, followed by hitting evaluations -- ball flight data will be captured by Rapsodo and swing analysis will be captured by Blast Motion. Pitchers-only will also take part in a mindset strategy session while having their data collected on Rapsodo as well.



Where will the athlete data be posted following the conclusion of the ID Series?

Comprehensive data reports featuring all athlete marks will be posted on areacodebaseball.com following each event. Typically, event data should be posted no later than 3 days following the day the event took place.



What is the appropriate attire for the Area Code ID Series event?

All players should bring a fielding glove, wooden bat, batting gloves, cleats (see confirmation for specifics on whether they can be metal or molded), training shoes, hat, batting helmet and any other necessary equipment necessary for competition including pants, etc. Catchers should bring their own catchers gear. Area Code Baseball will not be responsible for lost items. You will receive an Area Code Baseball ID Series shirt upon check in to perform in.



What is your refund policy?

Payment for a camp is due in full upon registration. $75 of the total payment is non-refundable. There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations of any reason within two (2) weeks of the camp date (includes injury, illness, schedule changes, school requirements, etc.). Transferring a registration to another Area Code ID Series date and location is allowable if a conflict should occur on the original date only if you request to do so outside the two (2) week window before the camp date. Transferring a registration from year to year is not allowable.



What if my son plays multiple positions? Will there be an extra charge? Will they be evaluated for both positions?

Players will only be assessed at one primary fielding position. Players who would like to pitch and also play another position, the price is $399 to participate.



When will I get the final schedule and details of the event?

Typically, the full event itinerary will be emailed to you one week prior to the event date. We finalize the schedule and make necessary adjustments based on several factors, including the final number of players attending, the number of specific positions, etc.



If it is raining, will the Area Code ID Series event be cancelled?

The Area Code ID Series will be held rain or shine!



What if I have more questions about the Area Code ID Series camps?

Please contact Kirsten Leetch at kirsten@studentsports.com or Dan Cummins at dan@studentsports.com