I agree with you. Took my son to his tryouts last weekend and had a conversation with one of the parents. My stand was there is no need to have 13U players travel 5+ states away to play baseball. If these are 16 or 17 year olds going to a showcase then that is one thing.
This parent didn't agree which is fine. I just don't see the need to have kids playing baseball halfway across the country. There is plenty of great competition in our area.