2022NYC posted:I also told him in order to go to those showcases you must meet the dad's wallet pre-showcase criteria, a 7 sec 60, 85 mph EV and 80 mph arm velo, pop time plus consistent accuracy
Our pre-showcase criteria was slightly different. My 2018's first showcase was after his freshman year of HS, cost $100 and delivered his first college coach saying "your best baseball is in front of you." He was sold and wanted to sign up for travel teams, showcases, etc. etc. and so on.
At that point we sat him down and explained that we would pay for showcases and lessons and travel teams if he delivered on the intangibles. He had to get himself to the weight room, he had to put in the extra effort in the off season and during the season as well. Basically, we would match his personal commitment to the sport with our financial commitment to his recruitment.
It's been a good trade. He worked his fanny off, we spent more money than we should have, and he's going P5 next year. We all earned it.