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Originally posted by bacdorslider:
I have posted on here a few times about this boy.....from what we hear from high school coaches, summer coaches, college coaches and scouts he is projectable. Currently at 6'3 but should hit 6'5 or maybe 6'6 he still looks young and gangly. He has always thrown hard since he was 7 years old. Always had lessons, and always played up.
So we are excited to get going, but I'm wondering if it's worth right now. He is starting to get letters from D1 schools ( they think he is older due to playing with older kids in the summer) and a couple of bird dog scouts said that they would be watching him for the next 4 years. So I'm wondering if we go now what do we stand to gain over what we are getting on our own? He is pressuring me to attend one of these showcases because he wants to know where he lines up agains the best. Do you get on a scouting list or something?
IMO, there is absolutely no reason why one should do something they don't have to...yet. There is no reason why a freshman, not having yet pitched any HS innings needs to showcase. Let your son get in a year at least of HS ball. If people are telling you that he is projectible, and with his physical stats, and he plays up and does well, what are you worried about?
What I would worry about is the amount of time that your hard throwing player will be pitching, especially when he doesn't have to.
This is what happens, everyone gets so excited too soon, too early, they over do it, showcases in fall, winter, intense summer ball, by the time senior year comes, many are hurt. This doesn't just apply to pitchers either.
There are some people who will tell you to go and spend money you don't have to yet for various reasons, understand that it only takes ONE showcase to get the results that you are looking for (whatever that is to you). There is no need for your son to compare himself to others at this time.
He's pressuring YOU?