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The top events are free. (Aflac, Area Code, USA Baseball, etc)
I apologize, but I can't let that go. Call it pride, but there is another top event that everyone in major college and professional baseball knows about!
The #1 Showcase event in amateur baseball since 2001 is the Perfect Game National Showcase. It's definitely a "top" event and many MLB high level scouts call it the top event of the year for talent! It is held before all the other showcase events each year in June (right after the draft) usually in a Major League stadium.
Last year's draft, like most every other draft year, proves this point very clearly. When 19 first round picks and several others who received 1st rd money, show up at an event a full year before they are eligible for the draft... That is a top event!!! In fact, that is THE top event for talent! Compare it to all other showcase events. The only thing that can beat those results are the PG WWBA tournaments.
Below is a list of the PG National players from 2009 that were drafted this past year. This year's results will be about the same.
Player - Team Drafting - (round selected)
Jesse Biddle Phillies 1
Chevez Clarke Angels 1
Dylan Covey Brewers 1
Kaleb Cowart Angels 1
Christopher (Cito) Culver Yankees 1
Michael Foltynewicz Astros 1
Manny Machado Orioles 1
Justin O'Conner Rays 1
Josh Sale Rays 1
Jake Skole Rangers 1
Jameson Taillon Pirates 1
Karsten Whitson Padres 1
Christian Yelich Marlins 1
Nick Castellanos Tigers 1
Luke Jackson Rangers 1
Matt Lipka Braves 1
Aaron Sanchez Blue Jays 1
Peter Tago Rockies 1
Drew Vettleson Rays 1
Stetson Allie Pirates 2
Yordy Cabrera Athletics 2
Ralston Cash Dodgers 2
Reginald Golden Cubs 2
Marcus Littlewood Mariners 2
Griffin Murphy Blue Jays 2
Kellen Sweeney Blue Jays 2
Sean Coyle Red Sox 3
Aaron Shipman Athletics 3
Wendell Soto Angels 3
Ryne Stanek Mariners 3
Tony Wolters Indians 3
Garin Cecchini Red Sox 4
Andrew Cole Nationals 4
Nick Kingham Pirates 4
Andrew Toles Marlins 4
Mason Williams Yankees 4
Scott Frazier Phillies 5
Wes Mugarian Reds 5
Connor Narron Orioles 5
Tyler Vail Athletics 5
John Barbato Padres 6
Christian Carmichael Mariners 6
Drew Cisco Reds 6
Gabriel Encinas Yankees 6
Kevin Gausman Dodgers 6
Jason Hursh Pirates 6
Jake Anderson Yankees 7
Austin Kubitza Pirates 7
Michael Lorenzen Rays 7
Albert (AJ) Vanegas Padres 7
Logan Ehlers Blue Jays 8
Dace Kime Pirates 8
Alex Lavisky Indians 8
Brenton Allen Phillies 9
Jake DePew Rays 9
Ben Gamel Yankees 10
Tyler Shreve Blue Jays 10
Hunter Jones Indians 11
Jon Keller Mariners 11
Tyler Kuresa Twins 11
Jake Rodriguez Angels 11
Matthew Kirkland Dodgers 12
Robert Ray Nationals 12
Austin Wilson Cardinals 12
Tyler Austin Yankees 13
Kevin Ziomek Diamondbacks 13
Mike Hollenbeck Red Sox 14
DeAndre Smelter Twins 14
Zak Adams Blue Jays 15
Will Swanner Rockies 15
Adam Duke Red Sox 16
Stefan Sabol Braves 17
Brandon Allen Giants 18
Zach Alvord Braves 18
Kris Bryant Blue Jays 18
Frankie Christian Mariners 19
Jacoby Jones Astros 19
Austin Southall Giants 19
Shane Henderson Dodgers 20
Roderick Shoulders Red Sox 20
Jonathan Musser Phillies 21
Jake Hernandez Tigers 22
Alec Asher Giants 23
Jared Lakind Pirates 23
Andres Perez-Lobo Rangers 23
Cory Hahn Padres 26
Eric Arce Blue Jays 27
Jay Gonzalez Red Sox 27
Jacoby Almaraz Padres 28
Brian Pointer Phillies 28
Trae Davis Rangers 29
Tim Kiene Nationals 30
Brian Ragira Rangers 30
Austin Chrismon Astros 32
W. Keenan Kish Yankees 34
John Lieske Rangers 35
Konner Wade Diamondbacks 35
Johnny Fasola Dodgers 36
Bobby Geren Athletics 36
Shane Rowland Red Sox 36
Will Allen Pirates 37
Trey Griffin Indians 37
Thomas Bourdon Red Sox 38
Matt Roberts Diamondbacks 38
Brad Salgado White Sox 38
Jacob May Reds 39
Joel McKeithan Rockies 39
Bobby Wahl Indians 39
Conrad Gregor White Sox 40
Andrew Smith Athletics 40
Taylor Zeutenhorst Phillies 41
Trey Nielsen Cubs 42
Preston Overbey Rays 42
Kaleb Barlow Rockies 43
Jimmy Hodgskin Phillies 43
Mott Hyde Blue Jays 44
Lonnie Kauppila Athletics 44
Ricky Knapp Tigers 44
Krey Bratsen Athletics 45
Tyler Ross Phillies 46
Tyler Skulina Athletics 46
Clayton Crum Cubs 47
Sean O'Connor Mets 47
Christopher Triplett Tigers 47
Daniel Child Padres 48
TJ Pecoraro Astros 48
Dusty Isaacs Pirates 50
Here is a link to the PG National Showcase.
Perfect Game National