As mentioned above in a different way, local parents don't always realize it, there is a huge difference between a good local team and good top level team. Many local teams play the same teams it seems in every tournament. Few scouts/college coaches show up but when you go to the bigger PG events, many of both are at the games. The level of hitters and pitcher and fielders is just so much better at these big PG events but as a parent, you may not realize it because you are only used to seeing what you've always seen. That is not to say that there are not good players locally because there are. It is just that on the good top level teams, there are good players at most every position.
As Consultant mentioned, find an impartial scout or coach. From an experienced eye, they see things that us mortals don't see.
Good luck in your family's journey! Enjoy it. It will go by way too fast.