Assume you are committed already and signing a NLI in several weeks.
You are pretty sure your measurables have jumped since last Spring.
Is there an upside or downside to doing the Spring PG showcase?
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If you are wanting to be drafted, it can be upside or downside depending on performance. Outside of that, only if you just want to play.
Upside is, of course, you would have improved verified numbers posted on probably the most respected and visible neutral platform. That could theoretically come into play in the event there is a coaching change or some other unexpected circumstance where the current school will no longer honor their commitment. Staying relevant is, I suppose, some level of an insurance policy. Downside can be cost of attending or the commit school not being happy about it.
I would just make sure there is good communication between player and commit school and that the event makes sense from a cost and logistics standpoint. Also make sure the player is fully ramped up and conditioned to participate so that he can perform well and avoid injury. I don't know that I would suggest it if the sole reason is improved numbers but I get it. Hopefully, there are other advantages you and he would be looking at. Will he be playing in any other tourneys/events in the coming months where he will be seen on a bigger platform and his numbers will likely be recorded anyway?
He finished his HS season and travel ball has ended. Now taking a few weeks off and then working with hitting coach and pitching coach.
No events until Spring!
May discuss with college coach.
IMO the downside is spending unnecessary money. Coaches offer kids expecting them to continue to put in the work. If he's improved, that's exactly what they were betting on when they offered.
Upside is if there is draft possibility and there is one pro-worthy tool.... If that's the case, focus on the national invite only events.
It could certainly come into play if you are attending a JUCO or are looking to get drafted. Considering the effect the pandemic is having on College Baseball, with all the anticipated drop downs from D1 & D2, that is another factor to consider.
Just “something extra on the resume” so to speak....