Theres 3 sessions: Nov 3-4 in Mesa, AZ, Dec 28-30 in Ft. Myers and Jan 5-6 also in Ft. Myers. It's $549.00 per session.
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Orioles, my 2009 son just got one today, Oct 16. I think this is a great showcase with excellent talent. Some of that top talent will likely be drafted out of HS. My son is a very good player, but not of that caliber. He throws mid 80's from SS, hits for average and was clocked at 6.87 at PG's Academic Showcase last summer. My concern is that those kids who don't have MLB bodies and don't do something extraordinary at this showcase(ie 88+ from the mound or major power at the plate), may get lost in the crowd a bit. There will be hundreds of kids at this showcase. PG runs an excellent showcase, by the way. Does anyone know if this showcase occurs during the quiet or dead period of recruiting?
I believe the main event is a dead period, but it is still the main event, talent level is way up. With about 500 kids you can very easily be lost in the crowd.
The event is well worth the time and expense.
It is during a quiet or dead period, but this is mostly for PG to get the players information and stats on their site for potential coaches to see. It supposed to be a very good event.
I was told that a prospect could hurt himself if he comes to the PG Underclass without his A game. True?
Our son was also invited to the showcase, but we apprached it from a different perspective. He went during his junior year for the sole purpose to see the kind of players that would be at the next level. We wanted to learn from him whether he was ready to commit to learning and developing himself to be better, before we were going to pursue the extra lessons and time to this sport. If he was ready to work hard, we would be there financialy and emotionaly. He came away realizing what needed to be done and excited to put in the effort. Needless to say, attending the PG event was the best thing for him.
