Ok you are a Senior, have committed and signed your NLI.
Your workouts show you can improve from: 7:30 60 to 7, ss to 1b from 88mph to 93, exit velocity from 90 to 99, and fb velocity from 90 to 92 mph.
Do you do a February showcase before last season starts?
Anything to be gained?
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Only if the pro scouts are interested. Nothing to gain for college. But I would guess many pro scouts will be at his HS games if there is these jumps and they are interested. If it is cheap, then worth it. My son went to one in January of senior year because it was only $99. Got some attention but the same scouts came to watch games. Not the only $99 I have wasted in my life. Much more than that and I don't think it is worth it.
We are taking a hard pass on showcases for son's senior year. He's going to school so no upside there
In your scenario, I'd say no. I'd hate to risk an injury for a showcase with nothing to be gained. Might make for some good twitter or instagram posts, but not worth it to me as a dad.
Wow, I was just talking to a buddy about this very same thing. For starters, I think it's largely of low value. But for some guys, there might be some value (but still not a lot). My son is one of those guys (I think?).
My son came up short of his D1 goal and is going the Juco route this fall. In that respect, his recruiting process will not be fully complete until he lands at his final college destination. He's maintaining regular contact with his D1 targets. Keeping them updated and working to stay on their radar. As if to say "Hey, I told you I wouldn't quit and I'm not. You haven't heard the last from me." He'll be playing the relentless/tenacity card until he reaches the school where he'll complete his degree. So doing a showcase and performing well creates a reason for a touch point with his 4-year program targets, but also an opportunity to show progress. Progress is one way to show projectability and projectability is king, right?
There is also an undeniable "branding" piece to the whole recruiting process. Nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd. Any time you can attract a crowd, I'd argue it's worth it. We all know how EVERYONE talks. The college baseball community has like 1-2 degrees of separation across the country. If you're not done yet, you want to keep your name/brand relevant and visible. You're always building your brand.
My 2 cents (and my written way to substantiate me spending money on low value things. 
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I concur with Pitchingfan. Assuming this is Super60. If your son is a draft prospect, you likely know by now. If so, I’d say it was a great experience. Always good to push yourself, if you are ready and have prepared.
