We attended the Orange County showcase December 20-22, 2014. It was well organized, and ran ahead of schedule. The first game day we played two games. There were 12 coaches at the first and 15 at the second (out of the fifty 'promised'). The last day there were maybe 15 behind the plate and another 5 in each dugout. Sometimes they were paying attention. They were offering tips and conversation in the dugout, which was cool.
Son did well, hit a home run and two power doubles (out of maybe 6 at bats) and was one of the stronger arms there, which he should be as he is a senior. He talked to several coaches. Two coaches contacted him the next day after we returned to tell him they are "officially recruiting" him. It may open a door or two.
The assistant coach he really wanted to meet (and who's head coach has been chatting with him over email for several months, a big reason we attended the showcase as they don't do many events) didn't know who he was upon introduction and was one of the handful of coaches who did not seem personable or engaged, unfortunately. Chalk it up to "risks you take". Should son follow up again with the head coach? Don't seem to be making much headway although coach has said repeatedly "we think you're a great fit here". No mention of money and son always initiates. We thought getting in front of the AC would be helpful and IMO son stood out at this showcase. Not sure the AC even saw him however. Advice?
I doubt there is a lot of D1 offering/recruiting going on at this particular showcase. The talent was decent, but not standout (IMO). The conversations we heard about were all D3, and it's a good venue for them. The D2 schools were primarily Cal State schools, who don't really have any out of state kids on their rosters (but it might be good for the CA kids?). It's great that there was a good mix of schools, all levels and though mostly West Coast, there was a smattering from other areas too (Michigan, Amherst, Harvard).