Posted by Andrew Knepper

This year the Cincinnati Reds Area Code team consists of the top players from the four corners and Hawaii. After three tryouts in Denver, Las Vegas and Chandler (Arizona), the coaches of the team have complied the players who they find the most deserving to attend this year's event in Long Beach this August. A rarity in the Area Code Games is the attendance of an underclassman, always a sophomore entering his junior season, but this year we have one of those players who stand out like a shining star. Bryce Harper, a 2011 graduate, will be entering his sophomore season this upcoming year, and joins the likes of Justin Upton, Delmon Young and Robert Stock as the few ever participants to attend as such a young player.

This left-handed hitting catcher has been impressing scouts since his brother was on the showcase circuit last year and he followed in his shadow. Bryce is known to have one of the best prep power bats to be seen in years and he is only 15 years of age. The upcoming Area Code Games deem to be the breaking out party for this young promising player.

2008 Cincinnati Reds Area Code Roster