Was wondering what people knew of the Jim Hall Plainfield Showcase in IL? , I was told the HS coaches nominate and tons of College coaches and MLB Scouts are there.
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Are you talking about Hall's event?The one held weekend of summer state championship?
proudhesmine posted:Are you talking about Hall's event?The one held weekend of summer state championship?
Yes, sorry it is Halls
my son was just invited to this , ive heard its over 100 college coaches and some MLB scouts , its here in IL
Sorry for such a late reply.Heres how things went for 2016. 1st yr. invited he was a soph. event is geared more for the jr. class and while I forget his particfapation it was less than the Jr.s that i DO REMEMBER. 100 coaches/scouts? The 2 yrs. we went I would say that would be a bit of a push.I would say a very solid 50-60 would be a better number.Its a legtit event coach hall is well known in area.I am all but sure he is involved with usa baseball.Forget how.Kids from 6 states or so show up.Last year TO ME it looked like 2 groups came is as or were teams.(Buses). One thing that really torqued me last yr. (jr.) they were going to charge me to get in /stay and watch. Now I'll be the first to admit that 2016 and myself haben't been to very many showcases. But I've never been asked to pay my way into an event to watch 2016.I just came home. I can't say one way or another that kids/schools find each other and things work out.I would find it hard to believe that this event would be held for 10-15+ years if good things didn't happen for kids/ schools.I see you have 2019 in your handle.That would make your guy a frosh. correct? If the event is ran this summer like the last two keep in mind its a Jr. class geared event.If I remember correctly the event isn't very expensive at al 50 or 100 dollars.If your looking for something close to home and reasonably priced to see how 2019 measures up this might be the ticket.
Awesome , thanks yes he's a freshmen It's very close to home about 20 mins . Crazy thing is that Hall gives catching lessons to my 2019 from time to time. He did mention it to us back in Nov , but he wasn't sure if my son was ready . So we forgot about it . But it was his HS coach who selected him . I did get the invite from Hall . And we are good . I'll let you know how it goes ..
Are you guys Rhinos?
I'm about the same.Coal city.
