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I posted this last week in the Showcase section and only got two responses. I thought that I'd post it again here in the General section in hopes of more replys...

My 2013 son is signed up to attend this event in Ft. Myers December 28-30. He is mainly a RHP with (hopefully) mid 80's velo and a couple of decent off speed pitches. He is also a corner infielder. Big kid, 6'3", 240 that runs an eight second 60, has good power and arm, but that is about it. My question is should he showcase as just a pitcher or do both. His post high school future will most probably be as a pitcher but he is a good high school level hitter/position player too. I just don't want his position play to bring down his "PG Grade". Let's say he throws 85 mph, good off speed and command, performs well and grades out as a pitcher at a 9. Then he runs an 8.1 60, does OK in the field, OK at bat and grades out as a hitter/position player at a 7. Is his overall grade then a 8? Son wants to showcase both. With the cost of the event and the travel I want to get the most out of it as well but not to the extent that it does more harm than good.
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If you expect him to "Grade Out" to the Plus side as a Pitcher, and expect his future to be a Pitcher, and at the same time anticipate him to perform "OK" as a Hitter and Fielder with a slow 60, why go that route?

A big kid that is not a Plus Hitter is not what you want evaluators to see.

It may make for a more enjoyable weekend, and feel as though you are getting more for your money...

And, I do not know if it will hurt your son...

But, I would want my son to only be seen in his best position.

My oldest has been to many PG events over the years and he never showcased himself as a Pitcher, although at one event they were short a pitcher to complete a game so he jumped in.

The 8.0 60 will not be a positive and not overlooked unless he is driving the ball with authority and over the fence. In other words a Plus Hitter, not just Ok...

Hope that helps!

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Have a great time at the Showcase, it is a great event!

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