I assume Mr. Haines is still running the program. They have a very good track record for placing kids in good programs. I know a number of kids that played for the program in 03, 04 and 05 and they had nothing but positive things to say about them. If you would like to PM me I may be able to get you in contact with a few of them.
Posts: 727 | Location: illinois | Registered: June 24, 2005
Mid Atlantic Red Sox have a very good program. We played them once last year down here and again once this year down here. They are well coached and talented.
Allan Haines is a true gentleman who has his players and their proper matches with potential college programs in mind at all times. He has masterfully managed a huge roster while assuring equal opportunities to all of his players -- a very rare happening on a baseball field, but a very necessary part of a showcase team. He desrves my highest endorsement.
Posts: 43 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: September 28, 2007
scout10.....FYI, most programs list players and their commitments whether they're currently on the roster or not......as long as they've played with the team they've been a part of their program...below is a list of teams that do similar:
As a father of a 2008 graduate who played for Allen Haines on the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox this past fall, I couldn’t recommend or endorse a coach and program more. Alan makes it his mission to work day and night for each and every player on his team.
It’s up to the player to determine his own list of options and Allen works with he’s given. In the meantime Allen works relentlessly to help these boys to be seen and known by their schools of interest. The whole time he’s trying to keep expanding each player’s list of options by talking to other schools on their behalf.
I’ve watched him help player after player commit to the school that the player believes is his perfect fit. In addition, I’ve seen him create options for other players that never had an idea of where they wanted to go and couldn’t even provide him anything to work with other than the fact that could play ball and wanted to play ball.
Baseball 12532 – I couldn’t agree more. My son playing for the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox has been a wonderful experience for him and our family.
I think when you do your research and talk to the actual parents you’ll consistently hear these comments about your son playing on the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox.
Posts: 3 | Location: Virginia | Registered: November 11, 2007
scout 10 -- I agree that there are many types of exposure opportunities. In fact, the whole recruiting process is laid out very nicely on a new CD product from MVP baseball, authored by Al McCormick.
However, when a player has his fall showcase moments to shine, what better venue to do so than as a member of the Mid Atlantic Red Sox? Over the past decade, during 'crunch time' that is the late summer/fall of senior year for baseball players, what person has had more impact for worthy, college bound baseball players in the East than Mr. Haines?
What started as a venture to bring exposure to the better players in the Frederick, Md area has blossomed into an extraordinarily productive showcase team representing talent from a half-a-dozen states plus DC. The Red Sox are highly selective, having several tryouts each summer including invitees from around the Mid-Atlantic area.
Suffice to say that during a fall showcase game, when you look up in the stands or down the left field line and see him in lengthy conversation with the Coach from your son's first choice college, discussing the young man's baseball future -- there's nobody I'd rather have doing that job than Allen Haines.
Posts: 43 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: September 28, 2007
Maybe it's different in Virginia...but here in Maryland, good talent has been underserved for years. While it is generally agreed that this year's class of MD baseballers is outstanding, they are being recognized and appreciated through the efforts of people like Haines' w/ Red Sox and Albany's Orioleanders, Wargo (the definitive camp experience -- Southern Maryland for being seen), and McCormick (independent talent evaluation and recommendation services w/MVP). What's great about all four is that they ALL go the extra mile to help kids to realize their dreams. Most people believe that doing more than you promise is a good thing.... all four above have passed the test on that score many times over.
Showcases that mimic PG are nothing more than 'cattle calls'. Unfortunately, the whole PG concept gets even further diluted when so many others have joined in the 'money grab'.
College showcases remain the ultimate fundraiser for the "Spring trip". Save your cash on that one, as well, unless you have been having meaningful dialogue with the coaching staff (email and phone), they have seen you play or seen your CD/videotape and they TELL you that they are interested in signing you.
Posts: 43 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: September 28, 2007
BTW, have you noticed 19 (nineteen) CURRENT '08 Mid Atlantic Red Sox have committed prior to the November 14 early signing period. By the April regular signing date that figure is going to go well past 25 (twenty-five) Seems to me "players" really want to be there!
Posts: 43 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: September 28, 2007
I have been following this thread and I was curious about Scout10. Baseball12532 and others have identified themselves as parents, players, etc. and I was wondering what experience, if any, that you have with the Red Sox program that you are able to so confidently comment on it.
Posts: 10 | Location: Maryland | Registered: January 19, 2007
Originally posted by baseball12532: Maybe it's different in Virginia...but here in Maryland, good talent has been underserved for years. While it is generally agreed that this year's class of MD baseballers is outstanding, they are being recognized and appreciated through the efforts of people like Haines' w/ Red Sox and Albany's Orioleanders, Wargo (the definitive camp experience -- Southern Maryland for being seen), and McCormick (independent talent evaluation and recommendation services w/MVP). What's great about all four is that they ALL go the extra mile to help kids to realize their dreams. Most people believe that doing more than you promise is a good thing.... all four above have passed the test on that score many times over.
Showcases that mimic PG are nothing more than 'cattle calls'. Unfortunately, the whole PG concept gets even further diluted when so many others have joined in the 'money grab'.
College showcases remain the ultimate fundraiser for the "Spring trip". Save your cash on that one, as well, unless you have been having meaningful dialogue with the coaching staff (email and phone), they have seen you play or seen your CD/videotape and they TELL you that they are interested in signing you.
Perhaps you should look at the bigger baseball schools like UVA, South Carolina etc's websites. It seems that they mention the early signed recruits PG rating. I guess they must look at the Perfect Game Showcases. You think!!!
Posts: 62 | Location: Va. | Registered: November 11, 2007
Yes PG is the "granddaddy of them all", kinda like the Rose Bowl. Good events in 17U WWBA and October in Fla., but the players who rate highly were already high profile and were not necessarily seen by coaches at the showcase or influenced by the "ratings". It's just some fluff to add to the recruiting announcements that make everyone feel good. That's ok, but hardly worth the money for the propaganda.
Point is that many folks are spending needlessly to advance their players via the wrong vehicles (all of the rest of these cattle calls). Generally speaking, save your money and use the local help available to further your son's baseball future.
Posts: 43 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: September 28, 2007
Look - I don't work for PG but you are misleading everyone on this board. Perfect Game Showcases are the best run and some are well worth it. I am not saying just do Perfect Game showcases. I am not saying do the imitation perfect game showcases. You need to be on a Good Fall showcase team also.
You also have to target the school. What type of school or what school are you looking to go to. Do you want a 1st tear team like South Carolina, Florida State or Chapple Hill or 2nd Tear like East Carolina or 3rd tear team like Hartford, or UNC Greensboro. The team you choose makes a difference.
What I said originally stands. The player has to be good enough.
Posts: 62 | Location: Va. | Registered: November 11, 2007
Also the idea that PG merely promotes players who were already "known" is completely wrong. I know of many players whose first real exposure came from PG events. I know of countless others who tried many venues but got traction only from their PG events.
That erronneous sentiment sounds like one of those sour grapes stories to me -- somebody who didn't get rated/ranked as highly as they would've liked.
Posts: 2439 | Location: Virginia | Registered: February 01, 2006
