RJM posted:You’re still missing the point of what the process and PG is all about. It’s not about PG scores.
But PG showcases do what? They give you a score? Whether you go there for that or not is immaterial, because you get that score regardless. Those scores factor into their national player rankings. National player rankings on PG play a factor in college scout perception of a player's skills. Granted, they are going to have to pass the eye test, but now you have the opportunity to get an eye test based on the score/grade and PG national ranking. I'm validating the business model, yet vehemently disagree with it.
Playing in a PG tournament is indeed a great place to see if you have a game to play against the big boys, RJM. But you need to put that in context. Very few of the kids who go there end up going against guys throwing 90+. Even though the number of 90+ guys increases every year at the WWBA and other big events, the average FB velo at a WWBA event is low 80's...because you can't go into an event that large without other guys to eat innings. 90+ guys get used sparingly in pool play to save for the playoff round. You chances of going up against a highly nationally ranked stud pitcher are like purchasing a lottery ticket. Those guys are only going to be throwing at LakePoint and if your team is facing them at LakePoint you really should consider a trip to Vegas next, because you are one lucky cat.
My point is, getting to a PG tournament has a purpose of playing higher quality competition in front of college coaches and performing well enough to garner attention. You need to do the leg work ahead of time to ensure you have some coaches at those games to get eyes on you. Not all the competition at PG events is world class, but for the most part its much better than regional tournaments. But again, this all comes at a price.