Every Area Code Games Standout

Each year, the Area Code Games serve as one of the premier scouting events for high school players across the country. Spread between underclass and upperclass events, countless top MLB draft picks have taken part over the years.

For 2026, the list of standouts was once again impressive. Following a recap of upperclassmen to know earlier this week, Ben Badler presents the top 50 underclass standouts from this year’s ACG:

• Top 50 Underclass Area Code Games Prospects

• Top 40 Upperclass Area Code Games Prospects

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Comparing Angeibel Gomez To Past DSL Stars

Angeibel Gomez has been the best prospect in the Dominican Summer League this year—but how does the Top 100 Prospect stack up against past DSL standouts like Jesús Made and Josuar Gonzalez?

Geoff Pontes set out to answer that question with a deep dive into the trio’s data. Could Gomez’s numbers project him as the next big thing to come out of the DSL?

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Why The Tigers Picked The Dodgers’ Trade Offer

For many, it wasn’t a surprise when Tarik Skubal landed with the Dodgers at the trade deadline. Still, it wasn’t a surprise that many fans were left wondering how it happened, either.

J.J. Cooper set out to uncover what about the Tigers’ farm system situation led to the trade that sent the two-time Cy Young winner out to the back-to-back World Series champions instead of other contenders like the Brewers and Rays.

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