When we began the recruiting process with my son we were aware of the PG events but chose to attend a couple smaller events first. My thought process was to get my son comfortable with showcasing before we went to the main event. It really had little to do with the money at the time, I knew that the results of the PG event would be published and viewed by many, whereas smaller events do not get the same attention.
My son did the FSU camp for a couple years before High school and as a freshman, then we began the individualized events such as a regional Blue/Gray event and a Pro-Day event. Both were well run and a good experience for my son.
We felt as though we had laid the groundwork for attending a PG event and registered for the 2006 Underclassman event. My guy did not show very well, I was there and I watched...
![Eek](/static/images/graemlins/icon_eek.gif)
as he booted a couple of balls at 3rd base during the evaluations, he hit okay and ran a slow 60 and was ranked a 7.5. Not the end of the world by any means but a wakeup call of sorts, or was it just a bad day?
Either way the rating was accurate and he just worked to improve so that he would not boot a ball again.
My guy went to the World Showcase in 2008 and had a great showing and was spoken to by the Yankees and invited to a MLB workout with them and also a MLB sponsored event in Atlanta attended by all 30 clubs, which resulted in an invite to an Orioles workout.
He also received several scholarship offers after that showcase where he improved his ranking to 9.
Our experience with PG events, the showcases and the WWBA and BCS series has been nothing short of the best experiences of my life with regard to the relationship that I developed and nurtured with my son. The folks at PG and in particular Jerry and his son, and the evaluators all combined to put on the best run baseball events we have ever attended. And these folks are very personable and all are very friendly and helpful.
The PG events are perfect for the player that aspires to play at the next level. I would not go to a PG Individual Showcase as the first event my son ever attended, rather build up to it and prepare. The PG events are going to provide a player with the most exposure that he can achieve at one event. Just make sure that your player is properly prepared, both physically and mentally to meet that challenge.