Devon Prep Pitcher to Play for MLB Scouts

A Devon Prep baseball player is headed to California to represent the area in August.

Pitcher Zach Schellenger has been selected to compete in the prestigious New Balance Area Code Games from August 5-10 in Long Beach, California. 

The 6 foot 5 righthander, a member of Devon Prep’s Class of 2014, was selected to a Northeast region squad, representing the New York Yankees.

Schellenger, a resident Malvern, was recently named The Bicentennial Athletic League’s (BAL) Most Valuable Player, and he was named an Inquirer second-team all-Southeastern Pennsylvania selection. He helped lead Devon Prep to the PIAA District 1 Class A final in the 2013 season. 

The Area Code Games tournament consists of eight teams representing eight regions nationwide. The teams include the best players from around the nation competing at the highest level, while being evaluated at the highest level. Each team is built by one of eight Major League Baseball teams.

This year’s teams include: New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics. Scouts from all 30 Major League teams and the Major League Scouting Bureau are expected to be in attendance.