Son may not be able to make a “pre-draft” showcase depending on college playoffs and am wondering if “Sunshine West” (May 30-31) would be too late? Son (6'3'' LHP) is in an odd situation; coming back from TJ surgery with good velocity and movement but still figuring out mechanics so control hasn't been great. Scouts have been hanging around his games and two this week have asked him when he is pitching. He has no idea if or when the coach will have him pitch. In one of the scout conversations he told the scout that his pitching coach (a kid that graduated a few years ago) told him to “throw 80%” for control, scout said no, “we'll teach you control when you get to pro ball”. Son has figured out that he needs to manage what he can and get on a regular bullpen schedule to repeat mechanics, and not 80% mechanics. I told him to focus on May, and if coach isn't getting him seen then go to a showcase.
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