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AREA CODE ALUMNI
taken in the 1st Round of the
2024 MLB DRAFT
EVENT INFORMATION
WHO: The top 200+ underclass baseball players from across the country in the class of 2026 and 2027.
WHAT: Eight regional teams travel to California to compete in a four-day underclass tournament. The rosters will feature the best baseball players from around the nation competing at the highest level, while being evaluated at the highest level. Scouts from all 30 Major League teams as well as top NCAA coaches will be in attendance. This tournament serves as the beginning of a long interview process culminating with the Major League Baseball Draft the summer of the athlete's graduating year.
WHEN: August 5-8, 2024
WHERE: Blair Field - Long Beach, California
COST: The Area Code Baseball Underclass Games are free for participating athletes to attend
2024 GAME SCHEDULE
MONDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2024
Games
Location: BLAIR FIELD
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Game 1 - 8:00am - REDS vs BREAKTHROUGH
Game 2 - 11:00am - RANGERS vs WHITE SOX
Game 3 - 2:00pm - YANKEES vs NATIONALS
Game 4 - 5:00pm - BREWERS vs ATHLETICS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th, 2024
Games
Location: BLAIR FIELD
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Game 5 - 8:00am - WHITE SOX vs NATIONALS
Game 6 - 10:30am - BREAKTHROUGH vs YANKEES
Game 7 - 1:00pm - ATHLETICS vs REDS
Game 8 - 3:30pm - RANGERS vs BREWERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th, 2024
Games
Location: BLAIR FIELD
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Game 9 - 8:00am - YANKEES vs RANGERS
Game 10 - 10:30am - NATIONALS vs BREWERS
Game 11 - 1:00pm - REDS vs WHITE SOX
Game 12 - 3:30pm - ATHLETICS vs BREAKTHROUGH
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2024
Games
Location: MLB Youth Academy
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Game 13 - 8:00am - WHITE SOX VS ATHLETICS
Game 14 - 10:30am - NATIONALS VS BREAKTHROUGH
Game 15 - 1:00pm - RANGERS VS REDS
Game 16 - 3:30pm - BREWERS VS YANKEES
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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