Perfect Game WWBA National Championships While in preparation for our 10th appearance at the Perfect Game WWBA National Championships in Jupiter, FL, the Arizona Rays Scout Team was informed that we would not be receiving a spot in the event in 2017. We began this endeavor a decade ago with the assistance of then Rays […]

The Arizona Pilots had a very strong showing at the 2017 AABC 17U Don Mattingly World Series, but fell in the championship round to DBAT out of Dallas, Texas. The Pilots, coached by Mountain Ridge Head Coach Artie Cox, went 4-0 in pool play to reach the double elimination bracket. In bracket play, the Pilots […]

Three Arizona players were selected today for the USA Baseball National Team Trials roster. The 40 man roster was announced  nine days after the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, NC, which is the primary ID event for the Trials Roster. The three Arizona players selected were O’Connor infielder Nolan Gorman, Mountain Ridge […]

The AABC 17U Don Mattingly World Series begins Friday July 14 and concludes Wednesday July 19, with the winner earning a bid to the 2017 Connie Mack World Series and a $7000 travel award. The tournament features teams from 7 states and is open to players born on or after May 1, 1999 and players […]

Two teams comprised of 2021 and 2020 grads faced off  at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Thursday night, with the West Valley team taking an  8-3 victory. The players were chosen by their respective coaches to represent the 2 leagues, and provided a great preview of the talent coming down the road in the next couple […]

For the first time in 6 years the state of Arizona will have a representative competing in the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico. All Star Baseball Academy ran the table in bracket play, winning 5 straight and taking a come from behind 3-1 win over the Colorado Slammers to win the championship. […]

Tempe Diablo Stadium will be the site of tonight’s 15U East/West All Star Game, featuring 2021 and 2020 grads from the east and west valley. The East Valley team was selected from a league featuring Chandler High, Corona, Gilbert, Desert Vista, Higley, Red Mountain, Mesquite and Perry high schools, and is comprised of 2021 grads […]

The 2017 MLB First Year Player Draft commences today at 3:00 PM Arizona time, and there are a handful of guys who look to hear their names called on the first two days. The first two rounds and the compensation round will take place today, rounds 3-`10 will come tomorrow. Rounds 11-40 take place on […]

Spots are still available for the AABC 18U Arizona Connie Mack World Series Qualifier in Surprise, Arizona June 23-28, 2017. The champion of this tournament will earn a paid berth in the prestigious 2017 Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, NM. In addition, the winner will receive a $10,000 travel stipend to be used for […]

The 2017 Arizona Junior Sunbelt Team has completed play in McAlester, OK, heading home with a 6-4 record for the event. Arizona finished with a 4th place finish, and took home wins over Canada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee. Named to the All Tournament team were Kellis infielder Jonny Ornelas and Pinnacle RHP Mason Gray. […]