Ok, having a younger 16 year old player who is 5'11 and 160 pounds, we are attending events now in which there are some monstrously large young men playing. Just this summer we have faced a 6'9" pitcher here in California, a slew of 6'2"-6'4" pitchers, and most recently a 6'7" 250 pound pitcher. These kids are huge.
Now back to the question. I am also seeing a ton of players showing up at major tournaments and showcases with full on beards. I was told by a coach a couple of years ago that he liked his players to have short haircuts and clean shaves during events when they will be in front of college coaches and scouts in order to make them look younger and therefore more projectable. Makes sense to me and I subscribe to this.
So I wonder what your opinions and experiences are with regard to this.