Perfect Game ID Showcases

The Perfect Game ID events are going to be great simply because the PG team is running them. They get even better when you add in the fact that they are being headed up by the one and only BamaBomber!

These should fill the need that many players (and their parents) have. The need of an honest, fair and unbiased evaluation of the player's talent, skills, ability and potential future.

Bob,
Head cook and bottle washer around this place

I also noticed on their site this is the only PG events which do NOT require an invite. So it's a good opportunity for players to get noticed and get "on the list"

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Saw there was an event in SoCal today. Any plans for a Northern California event?

My son went to the PG ID showcase in Escondido on Saturday. I must say it was a very well run event. Superb job! Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the boys. They played three 8 inning games following batting practice and infield/outfield. Doug Baker and the crew ran a tremendous event.

Dadchs,

One of our pitchers, Joel Matthews, from Christian HS attended the event, did you see him throw?

Frank Coit
Head Coach
San Diego Prospects Baseball Club
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Matadordad,
Joel Matthews threw well topping out at 88 mph. I can easily see 90+ in his future. He has an effortless motion with a nice loose arm action.

We're busy getting the scouting reports done and they should be up soon. Several nice prospects in the Escondido ID Showcase.

Thanks, Bob. Checks in the mail..

Thanks Bomber,

We're trying very hard to get him as much exposure as possible this fall. He's a great kid with as you say, a nice loose arm and a pretty high ceiling. He pitched in the shadow of UCLA's Freshman LHP Brian Schroeder last year, so he is just now starting to get noticed. Good things ahead for him!

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Bama, do you know or can you give me some idea of when the scouting reports will be posted? Thanks for the help. cheers.

Joel Matthews looked great. Our son, a 15 year old sophomore, had never batted in a live situation with a wood bat faced him. He said it was hard to get around on pitching that fast with wood. (probably with aluminum too!) He struck out, though I think he fouled one off against him. We were happy that our son got the experience of playing with and against that caliber of talent.

Tell your son not to worry, Joel does that to alot of the hitters, (18 yr. olds too) he faces these days. He has a way of sneaking up on you with that easy fluid motion of his. He doesn't look like he's throwing as hard as he does. It's because of that easy fluid arm action of his. Did he throw his change-up? When he has the feel for it, that thing is nasty.

Where's your son go to school?

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My son goes to Cabrillo High School in Lompoc. Actually, I think he only threw his changeup in warmups in between innings. Just to show it. Very impressive pitcher. Did a great job. I would say without a doubt he was the best at the showcase.

That's great to hear. Joel is a virtual unknown here in San Diego... but not for long.

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Doug is currently working on the scouting reports. As soon as he gets them to me for proofing I will forward to the "computer gurus" for loading onto the website. Hopefully by next week sometime, but don't hold me to it. We're pretty busy right now.

Thanks for the reply Bama...were you the gentleman taking pictures on Saturday?

I don't know about "gentleman", but I was the little fat man taking pictures..

That good 'ole Alabama home cookin' wil getcha everytime

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What would be the comparison between the ID Showcase and the World Showcase, which might be the better event for an 04 player, not yet signed?

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." -
Will Rogers

Vtfod,
The ID Showcases are primarily for "identification" of players who are not getting noticed and the "diamond in the ruff" that slips through the cracks. If a player receives and invitation to one of our national showcases he is better served, at that point, to attend the national showcase. Many of the players we find at the ID (Identification) Showcases are later invited to a national showcase for greater exposure. Several already have received invitations to our Underclassman and World showcases who were "identified" at our ID Showcases in Alabama and California.

I hope this helps. Feel free to call me at 319-533-2007 or email me at g.legg@perfectgame.org

This is another in a long line of excellent indeavors pulled off by perfect Game! They are without a doubt, The Industry Leader in true Professional Scouting Services. They are a First Class Organization!

I started out with nothing and I still got most of it..

Bama, do you know if Doug Baker has finished the scouting reports from the Escondido ID Showcase? Just wondering. Have a super Thanksgiving.

Dadchs24,
I have forwarded them to our homeoffice for posting. They should be up sometime next week.

Thanks Bama!

It is hard for me to understand why my son should go to an ID showcase. No D1 and next year no D2 if they are held in the fall. I would pay for the ID camp and turn around and pay again for being selected to a national showcase. And then hope that with all the great young men playing the game that my son would be noticed. Am I missing the boat?

Pug,
I've read all four of your post and there seems to be a negative tone with Perfect Game in all four. If you have a problem with them just email or call them, they will be happy to talk with you about any concerns.

I and many here have a great respect for what they do for baseball and the players.

"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."

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