Lynn Invitational

How does a player get invited to this? Must he be on a team that is entered or can he be nominated and placed on a team? (If the latter, do they rotate the playing time?) Thanks.

Sandman...all players are nominated and the Lynn Invitation creates the teams. I believe any high school or summer coach can nominate an individual. Rosters are large for the four teams so playing time is limited to a couple of innings per game, then two all star teams are formed for one final game.

What is the cost to the player?

It's short money compared to things like Top 96 and Under Armour. I think it's about $100 and it gets just as many scouts and colleges as those other showcases in this area. That fact that it's invite only makes it worthwhile for the colleges that do attend.

Any idea when the deadline is for nominations?

According to the new website, it looks like they don't start until May 1st...They generally have a lot of late adds...for example, when my kid went last year, they had a son of the PawSox coaching staff play as he was here in the area at the time, yet went to HS in California. They take about 120 kids and I noticed some no-shows, and late additions at the last minute on all four teams.

Thanks for the info LJ. Sounds intriguing.

Nominations are now open.
http://www.thelynninvitational.com

is this an event for just high school juniors, or do they allow unsigned high school seniors to participate?

http://www.thelynninvitational.com/10rosters.htm
If you look at the rosters from last year, looks like there was one kid with a YOG of 2010 (out of over 100 kids.)

Invites are being sent now.

Thanks. Are there other invitationals like this in New England?

There is also the free Summer Rivalry Classic at Bentley and this year at Yankee Stadium. 80 of the best players in New England will gather at Bentley on August 16 and 17. See www.summerrivalryclassic.com

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Originally posted by RedSoxFan21:
What is the cost to the player?

I saw a recent post saying its $150.

Besure to check out the free SUMMER RIVALY CLASSIC in its place.

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Originally posted by LJ Sandwich:
It's short money compared to things like Top 96 and Under Armour. I think it's about $100 and it gets just as many scouts and colleges as those other showcases in this area. That fact that it's invite only makes it worthwhile for the colleges that do attend.

Actually the LR at $150 and the free Summer Rivalry Classic and Area Code Tryouts are light years ahead of ALL paid showcases including Top96, Perfect Game, Bobby Valentine, Headfirst, etc etc because someone else has done most of the weeding out forthe scouts and coaches. We just had a coach tell us that they were sending a ooach to watch because of the calibre of competition he will be up against.

The challenge with these is to get a Major League scout to notice you and get an invite. Ways to do that include attending a clinic they may be running, attending an MLSB or pro team tryout, or just getting in touch with one and asking if he can watch your son and evaluate his talent.

Then ask for a recommendation or ask the event organizer to speak to scout so and so to evaluate your request for an invite.

Of course if you have earned an All State type nod that should get you in as well.

this weekends tournament was very well run and for the most part theb talent level was actually pretty good. the pitchers in particular were really good. catchers were average to maybe a little above average, think I saw maybe 5 runners thrown out. fielders were solid, tough to stand out when you are only playing every third inning. overall I would say that I would definitely reccomend itif you can get in. one thing I was happy to see was a large contingent of colleges there. a lot of tournaments boast about attendance, this one delivered.

Was there and agree, devildad. My son thought the pitching was the best he saw this year. Some kids were bringing it and he saw some great benders. Of course, the wood bats help!

Can I revive this thread? My 2018 got an invitation to the fall showcase. I assume if they like you, you get invited back to the summer tournament. Is that how it works? Or would we need another recommendation?

Now THATS a blast from the past, haha.  Sorry ! No longer familiar with their workings. I never knew them to have two separate events.

 

 Some advice from someone who has watched their son do well in school and on the diamond, limit your high school baseball showcase expenditures SIGNIFICANTLY. If you have a stud, the top schools will find him more effectively through your high school or travel team coach. A day at a showcase is hit or miss and doesn't give the player much opportunity to show their skills. 

 

Better to select schools on the basis of where he would do well if baseball disappeared, then find out where those coaches will be and contact them in advance. The school's camp is a good idea but better would be having a track record of good play in HS and Travel to refer the coach to.

 

If that fails, know that there are great D3 programs where players can excel on and off the field and where walking on is likely if they have a good fall session At a position of need, which can normally be identified in a conversation with the coach at the time you are applying to schools.

 

My son only did Lynn . If your son is a pitcher its well worth it. Over 60 schools watched my son pitch. That way way more than would have seen him anywhere else. He got plenty of interest after that. I highly recommend it.

I agree with limiting the showcase exposure. I was told by several college coaches that the more they see you isn't a good thing. If they like you ( and it all depends on teams needs) they will know right when they see you.