Wogdoggy,
I don't think anyone would convince you. It's true that there are some weaker travel teams. I'm talking about the higher levels. Do you know there are travel teams that have a half dozen or more pitchers throwing 90+. Teams that have two or three first round picks every year. Teams that have there entire roster attending highest level DI colleges.
These teams don't recruit from 3 or 4 high schools in Illinois... They recruit the best players from any HS.
A few years ago the Legion World Series was held in Cedar Rapids, IA. There were about 25 total MLB scouts and colleges in attendance for the early games. There are tournaments in Georgia and et Florida that have over 500 colleges and MLB scouts.
IMO the only way Legion ball can compete is by actually turning into travel teams and competing! It will be very difficult for most Legion teams, but because of the competition (talent level) Legion players would get much more exposure.
I understand that Legion players are known by colleges in their area. Those players benefit greatly by being seen nationally. Amazing what the local college offers when they find out others are interested.
Perhaps those players and parents who have done both are the best to talk to. Wogdoggy, I can tell that you have not seen the top teams in travel ball. Those individual teams would have 6 pitchers that in most years would be as good if not better than the #1 pitcher in all of Legion Baseball, let alone the 3 or 4 HS's in the suburbs of Chicago. Though I will agree that the baseball is really good in that area.