IL1 Syracuse Mets

Chiefs Host Area Code Games At Alliance Bank Stadium

Published on June 11, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release


The Syracuse Chiefs, are pleased to announce that they will host the New York Yankees Area Code Games Tryout at Alliance Bank Stadium on Saturday, June 12th beginning at 8:00 AM. The tryout is by invitation only and players from the northeast must be nominated by a major league scout. This is the 24th year of the Area Code Games, which has grown into one of the more highly regarded high school talent tournaments in the country. The Area Code Games have produced more than 300 major league players.

In addition, Syracuse Sports Zone Academy will introduce four players who have been drafted in this weeks MLB June Draft including New York Yankees 1st selection Christopher "Cito" Culver. Others include Mike Antonio who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 3rd round out of George Washington High School , Ryan Cole who was drafted out of St. Johns University in the 21st round by the Houston Astros, Joe Carcone from New Hartford High School drafted by the Houston Astros in the 42nd round, and Alexander Simone selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 49th round out of Christian Brothers Academy.

Those players and other members of the Sports Zone Academy will play a double-header at Alliance Bank Stadium beginning at 3:00 PM.

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