Getting an invite to a pre-draft MLB team camp

Danny9999Member

Hi folks,

My first post here, quite amazed by the wealth of information on this board.

My son was invited to a pre-draft camp to be held end of May. Unfortunately, he won't be in that area at all.

Does that pretty much ruin his chances with this team? Could the team pay for the airfare?

Many thanks!!!!

Danny

5/14/0712:16 PM

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theEH1,000+ posts

Welcome Danny9999 to the HSBBW.
It doesn't ruin your son's chances with that team.
But is an oppurtuinity to be seen.
I would not expect airfare from a MLB club.
But I could be wrong.
EH

5/14/0712:26 PM

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shortstopmom1,000+ posts

What if the specific organizations camp is far away, ( as in the said case of Danny9999 )...but a local MLB open try-out is closer?

Would it be beneficial for said player to attend? Would the specific organization have access to a report from the open MLB tryout?

SSmom's head is full of questions tonight.

5/14/0711:52 PM

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Moc1500+ posts

Danny, It won't HURT your son's chances of being drafted by that particular team by not attending the pre-draft workout. If he DOES attend it could hurt, or it could help. It could go either way depending on his performance compared to all the other invitees.

Remember, this is one week before the Draft and it's a very smart move on the MLB team to invite all their possible draft picks to be in one location at the same time and then
place them in order of importance after seeing them all compete against each other at the same time. It makes their job a lot easier.If your son is being considered he's obviously shown something previously. Congratulations. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

5/15/0710:45 AM

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Danny9999Member

quote:
Originally posted by Moc1:
Danny, It won't HURT your son's chances of being drafted by that particular team by not attending the pre-draft workout. If he DOES attend it could hurt, or it could help. It could go either way depending on his performance compared to all the other invitees.

Remember, this is one week before the Draft and it's a very smart move on the MLB team to invite all their possible draft picks to be in one location at the same time and then
place them in order of importance after seeing them all compete against each other at the same time. It makes their job a lot easier.If your son is being considered he's obviously shown something previously. Congratulations. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

As I proud and biased dad I would think he's shown great potential....two D1 schools offering, three D2 and two pro teams are in contact with him. he just finished his JUCO stint last week-end. He's a catcher.

5/15/0712:25 PM

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Danny9999Member

Latest news, my son will attend the try-out in Memphis this Saturday. Only 35 players invited, we think it's worth a shot.

I'll let you know the outcome.

5/23/079:28 AM

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