Is this the National showcase in June in FT Myers? If so, not understanding why anyone would miss this one, unless money is an issue but I doubt that would be the case.  As an FYI, you can do a search here for further information from the past (surprised you didn't do that first).   That one really opened a lot of doors from his rating.   

 A lot would depend on his schedule and whether he would be in very good shape to show his skills.  Son received his offer from Clemson after that.  He had pitched in a tourney that week and was tired, but it wasnt the first time seen from that coach.  And they had been in contact with one another for quite some time. It worked out well.  

Since you are concerned with your  player getting  an early commitment, I would recommend it sooner rather than later.

I did a search. Not much info.

Well, I recommend it. You can also do a search on PG, research last years participants.

Mine did if as a junior but I am assuming now many that attend are younger.

Keep in mind this is the JUNIOR National Showcase. It's  the week before. I don't doubt it's importance, just deciding if it's  worth changing the schedule especially when he's  attending the Rocky Mountain  PG showcase just two weeks before. Paid for already. Of course, if it were the National, there'd  be no hesitation .

Yes I know. Mine attended the national but committing was not as early. You are looking for an early commitment.

Keep things in mind. When planning showcases or events make sure you (and everyone) keep an eye on college schedules. Rocky Mountain is college conference weekend. Also to keep in mind what area of the country or what programs have shown interest. East or West/ North or South.

It would be worth checking directly with Perfect Game on the cost.  Your son may receive a discount if he is attending another PG showcase in close proximity time-wise.  There was no cost for my son to attend the PG National showcase when he had attended Sunshine West the week before.  I am not sure if the Junior National Showcase works the same way, but it may.

I would think if roothog66son is not committed it would be a must-do event.  Most of keewartson's friends that went were committed within a few weeks, month at most.   

(I may be speaking out of turn but see if PG can apply the fees from the Rocky Mt showcase event to the Jr. National event).

ROOTHOG,

Its always hard to say how important something might be.  So much depends on your son.  But if he wants to impress well over 100 of the top college programs in the country, this would be the place to do that.  This is a very high level event. To be honest, it is even an accomplishment to get invited to this one.

I don't think anyone leaves without knowing they just experienced something special that has the capability of opening many doors. Though some will always get more attention than others.

I really don't like to sell anything, but you should probably think seriously about the Junior National. At the same time, there is nothing that is absolutely necessary.

PGStaff posted:

ROOTHOG,

 

I really don't like to sell anything, but you should probably think seriously about the Junior National. At the same time, there is nothing that is absolutely necessary.

Here, I'll say it...

RUN, don't walk to this event! It is THE event for underclass collegiate recruiting. It'll put your son on the national map!! And it's a major step to the PG Nationals.

Commit to it, and get with your son on a workout schedule so that he peaks at this event: 60, throwing speed, hitting.

And, oh by the way, it's a tremendous experience for your son as he bonds with other excellent players from around the country.

PGStaff says that there is nothing absolutely necessary. Maslow would disagree, as the Physiological layer is a necessity.

But attending this event is in the layer right above it. 

Sidebar: Someone needs to create a Baseball Hierarchy of Needs.

One other recommendation: son needs to communicate to his targeted schools that he will be attending so that they can look for him. And right before the event, email them again letting them know which team he's on.

If one does research on rocky mountain event, they stress attending for possible invite to junior national or national. 

joemktg posted:

PGStaff posted:

ROOTHOG,

 

I really don't like to sell anything, but you should probably think seriously about the Junior National. At the same time, there is nothing that is absolutely necessary.

Here, I'll say it...

RUN, don't walk to this event! It is THE event for underclass collegiate recruiting. It'll put your son on the national map!! And it's a major step to the PG Nationals.

Commit to it, and get with your son on a workout schedule so that he peaks at this event: 60, throwing speed, hitting.

And, oh by the way, it's a tremendous experience for your son as he bonds with other excellent players from around the country.

PGStaff says that there is nothing absolutely necessary. Maslow would disagree, as the Physiological layer is a necessity.

But attending this event is in the layer right above it. 

Sidebar: Someone needs to create a Baseball Hierarchy of Needs.

I'm convinced. He'll be there. That was my first instinct. I just wanted to run it across the board since it meant such a shakeup of the summer schedule. He should be peaked for this as it falls just two weeks past the high school season. Not often on this board you get a shout out to Maslow.

TPM posted:

If one does research on rocky mountain event, they stress attending for possible invite to junior national or national. 

Good point. The only draw to the RM event was it's local. It also has the drawback of being the same weekend as the state playoff final four.

To another point, he's not necessarily looking for an early commit. I don't see the need in most situations, though the right offer from the right place is a different animal. There are, as well, a few schools I look at and have to say, "Jeez." If you're even a freshman and Vandy, Florida, or Louisville (among a few others) offers and you actually want to go there, you better take it because it looks like they will move on to the next guy immediately. He already has a few offers in his pocket, but none from schools where it looks like a "take it now or leave it on the table" scenario.

roothog66 posted:

TPM posted:

If one does research on rocky mountain event, they stress attending for possible invite to junior national or national. 

 If you're even a freshman and Vandy, Florida, or Louisville (among a few others) offers and you actually want to go there, you better take it because it looks like they will move on to the next guy immediately. He already has a few offers in his pocket, but none from schools where it looks like a "take it now or leave it on the table" scenario.

My son was recruited by Florida's HC when he was at Clemson.  Although things have changed,  never felt the pressure to have to commit until he was ready. I think a lot is in the perception.  What these guys do is identify early, but not necessarily offer, but it may be in the discussion for awhile and watch.  

Interesting to see where the 3 programs that you named recruit from, Florida is 96-97% from Fl. So if you live in Florida and offered from FL why not?  Also remember that these guys recruit guys that play in top travel teams.

If your son is interested in an East Coast program, well than that is where you need to concentrate on getting seen.  

roothog66 posted:

Anyone have experience with this event? Son received an invite and it interferes a little with his schedule, so I'm wondering if it's on of those "can't miss" events or not.

He needs to go.  This is a major event.  I've been several times and it is highly scouted by college coaches and pro scouts.

I don't want to speak on PG Staff's behalf, but I would be willing to bet PG would work something out with applying the Rocky Mtn fees to the Jr. National.

redbird5 posted:

roothog66 posted:

Anyone have experience with this event? Son received an invite and it interferes a little with his schedule, so I'm wondering if it's on of those "can't miss" events or not.

He needs to go.  This is a major event.  I've been several times and it is highly scouted by college coaches and pro scouts.

 

I don't want to speak on PG Staff's behalf, but I would be willing to bet PG would work something out with applying the Rocky Mtn fees to the Jr. National.

I would imagine Arp will. They were willing to do it in the event that we played in the state final four which would have had him pitching the day before the Showcase.

TPM posted:

roothog66 posted:

TPM posted:

If one does research on rocky mountain event, they stress attending for possible invite to junior national or national. 

 If you're even a freshman and Vandy, Florida, or Louisville (among a few others) offers and you actually want to go there, you better take it because it looks like they will move on to the next guy immediately. He already has a few offers in his pocket, but none from schools where it looks like a "take it now or leave it on the table" scenario.

My son was recruited by Florida's HC when he was at Clemson.  Although things have changed,  never felt the pressure to have to commit until he was ready. I think a lot is in the perception.  What these guys do is identify early, but not necessarily offer, but it may be in the discussion for awhile and watch.  

Interesting to see where the 3 programs that you named recruit from, Florida is 96-97% from Fl. So if you live in Florida and offered from FL why not?  Also remember that these guys recruit guys that play in top travel teams.

If your son is interested in an East Coast program, well than that is where you need to concentrate on getting seen.  

We haven't had much contact with east coast schools. I'd sort of like to keep him somewhat close if possible. What I'm seeing, though, is that, for example, Vandy has 14 2018 commitments, Florida has 9, Louisville 10. I don't think you were seeing this even a couple of years ago. However, as for now, it's really just a handful of schools that are this aggressive. It also seems that every couple of hours a PG or PBR twitter comes across my phone from some 2019 who just committed to Vandy, Florida, or Miami. Maybe it's just that I'm paying more attention than I used to.

Given all that, we will definitely be making the Junior national. When Joemktg uses large font and different colors, I don't have much of a choice.

If said player was already committed this would not be a must go correct?    2018 was invited but as Root says it's right in the middle of summer ball.

I think you missed my point. These programs recruit either close to home or in their backyard. My example being Florida. If you live here you do aspire to play for the either one of the big 3 D1 programs. So if you meet their criteria and they offer its a no brainer.

To be honest, I would stay as close to home as possible. 

JMO

TPM posted:

I think you missed my point. These programs recruit either close to home or in their backyard. My example being Florida. If you live here you do aspire to play for the either one of the big 3 D1 programs. So if you meet their criteria and they offer its a no brainer.

To be honest, I would stay as close to home as possible. 

JMO

I got the point. That is true about Florida. Vandy, though, has gone big in California this year for whatever reason. However, none of these schools is on my son's list for a variety of reasons. Staying close to home is hard for us. The only D1 program (not counting Air Force) is Northern Colorado (yeah, U of Colorado and Colorado State do not have baseball). The closest we can hope for is Big 12.

Root, sent you a PM

bacdorslider posted:

If said player was already committed this would not be a must go correct?    2018 was invited but as Root says it's right in the middle of summer ball.

No: you go! It is a precursor to the PG Nationals, and an opportunity to be seen with the best in the country.

Root, 

PG National or Jr. National are the key showcases to get to.  Normally you have to be a top prospect from another PG showcase to qualify.  If your son went to the Rocky Mtn. and he qualified as a top prospect he'd be qualifying for the PG Jr. National event which your son just received an invite to.  This is a solid event.  The PG National events are the top showcases!  

We were planning on a attending a May PG Sunshine event hoping 2018 will play well enough to qualify as a top prospect and then be invited to the PG Jr. National's.

Just saw this post, my comments are similar to some of those above.  Go.