I'm thinking of taking my son to this event in December. My concern is that there may not be any college scouts there do to the holiday. Is this a good event?
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This is a great event to get on the recruiting map, one of the best that should not be missed.
Totally agree FF.
Thinking of doing the same. It looks like the only difference between the Main event and session 3 in early January (except number of kids and I assume scouts) is the Top Prospect games on a third day in the Main event. Is that correct? How does the Top Prospect thing work? Do they just pull the kids at the event who are evaluated as top prospects and play extra games and/or kids who are there who are already on the top prospect list and the rest of the kids are done early?
Also, received the filer from PG in the mail today and it specifically says pitchers will be evaluated during the games but does not say whether position players are to me implying (maybe unintentionally)that the position player evaluation is really the workout day and the games would of course be viewed by scouts but not part of the PG evaluation for position players. Is that correct?
Just trying to make decisions and make the most of limited resources as to which one to attend. Would likely go to a specific college's prospect camp Jr. is interested in over the holiday week and then go to the session 3 event in early January.
Appreciate any insights.
Also, received the filer from PG in the mail today and it specifically says pitchers will be evaluated during the games but does not say whether position players are to me implying (maybe unintentionally)that the position player evaluation is really the workout day and the games would of course be viewed by scouts but not part of the PG evaluation for position players. Is that correct?
Just trying to make decisions and make the most of limited resources as to which one to attend. Would likely go to a specific college's prospect camp Jr. is interested in over the holiday week and then go to the session 3 event in early January.
Appreciate any insights.
icanhit,
Everything that happens (workout and games) becomes part of the evaluation.
The top prospect game is played after all games have been completed. Players are selected after their last scheduled game based on the workout and the games.
While there are always players there that are highly ranked beforehand, every year there are many very talented players we see for the first time.
BTW, Top players standout at any event, no matter how many players attend. The two events are done more as a scheduling option for players.
Everything that happens (workout and games) becomes part of the evaluation.
The top prospect game is played after all games have been completed. Players are selected after their last scheduled game based on the workout and the games.
While there are always players there that are highly ranked beforehand, every year there are many very talented players we see for the first time.
BTW, Top players standout at any event, no matter how many players attend. The two events are done more as a scheduling option for players.
PGStaff - thanks so much for the response and clearing up my confusion. Look forward to attending one or the other. Now looking for reasonable airfare.......
So, if the Main Event in Florida is a 3 day event in December, what's the difference between it and the Underclass Session 3 (a 2 day event) in January? In other words, if we opt to attend the session in January, what will we be missing out on that happens on the 3rd day? I appreciate all comments!
fonvib,
The first one is three days due to the number of games that need to be played. It is very heavily attended. The second one is exactly the same for individuals, but much fewer players thus less teams = less games = one less day to accomplish the same thing.
The first one is three days due to the number of games that need to be played. It is very heavily attended. The second one is exactly the same for individuals, but much fewer players thus less teams = less games = one less day to accomplish the same thing.
Okay, thanks for your prompt response. I appreciate the information. Have a great day!
