What to expect at first showcase

BBP31,
I would look like a Baseball Player at any event you go to.
It just look's better.
Are you a Pitcher, Catcher?
Is this a local showcase are a national showcase?

Go there in as good of shape as you can get yourself into.
Prepare yourself ahead of time.
And try not to be nervous, It's no big deal.
Don't try to do more then your capable of. Meaning don't throw your arm out trying to throw to hard.
Work on your 60 yard dash.

You said it was indoor's.
in a stadium, are just for pitcher's and catcher's? EH

theEH, it is a local showcase in Wichita,KS

I pitch and play outfield but am going as an outfielder.

I have not been able to attend a showcase because I am a quarterback in the fall and a point guard in the winter. This showcase fits my schedule.

For OF they will have you throw from RT. field to 3rd, and to home plate.
They will look to see how you approuch the ball in the OF,
And your arm strength. (aka. MPH).

The 60 time will help, the lower you can get that the better.

It sound's like you should be in good shape for the showcase.
Good luck EH

Just a couple of things. Wear baseball pants and a jersey or t-shirt jersey. Tuck your shirt in. Wear a belt. Square your hat up. If you want to wear a hat sideways, stand on a street corner. Just some ranting from an old schooler.

Does the hitting differ from each showcase? Are you usually hitting against a pitcher or a coach?

BP is done by a Coach, At about half way to home from the pitching mound behind a L-Screen.
After you do all the skills (60 yd. dash, Throw from the OF,
Infield, ECT.)
Then thay play a game or game's.
The closer you get to the showcase they will make up roster's.
Not Alway's but most showcases.

EH

During the game is when they look at the pitcher's and batter's.
And make note of player's in the Field.
Alway's be ready and hustle to your position.
Have your water and everything with you.
Don't look for your parent's for help!! Trust me on that one.

Your going as an OF, Do you plan on pitching at this showcase?
If so you might get away with just a bullpen, Are maybe 1 Inn.
EH

I'm not planning on pitching.
I injured my throwing elbow during football season. Throwing is not painful, I just don't want to chance anything before the season.
Thanks for all your help.

baseballplayer31,

Wear a jersey with your last name on it so when you stand out, any coach will remember your name.Look like a ballplayer from the moment you walk into the event.Most likely they will run the 60 first, so get stretched and warmed up early so you are ready and loose , while the others kids are chatting.Every other thing I have read here is all excellent advice!!

baseballplayer31


Are you in "baseball shape" ? The fact that you are not pitching tells me that you may not be in "baseball shape"

I am beginnning to be in somewhat "baseball shape".

Our football season ended a couple weeks ago. I gave my arm about a week and a half of rest.

Since, I have been throwing 3 times a week and hitting 2.

I still play basketball, and our first game is this friday.

We play on tues, fri so I am going to use the game days as rest and throw mon-wed-fri, and hit on the weekends

baseballplayer31

My suggestion to you is not attend the showcase---you are going from football to basketball---both a different set of muscle use---I do not see how you can perform to the best of your ability as a baseball player when not in tip top baseball shape

Just my thoughts

TRhit,

I have been unable to attend showcases previously because of commitments from football and basketball.

I am having a hard time of getting exposure.

I play on a very successful high school football team that has only lost twice in my high school career.

I feel that any exposure will help.

Am I correct?

quote:

I feel that any exposure will help.

It all depends on how good you are or how good you can be. If you think you can shine go.

It is very difficult to shine if you are not in baseball shape and you cannot pitch because your elbow hurts---that tells me something

to clear everthing up I injured my elbow in the 1st football game of the season.

I only missed one football game with the injury.

It only hurts when I throw a curveball, and my main position is centerfield.

I wasn't planning on pitching at the showcase anyways.

I am going as a outfielder.

Can you describe "somewhat baseball shape" ?


As an aside your profile says you are a JV player---so why rush it--you have plenty of time---why attend and not be 100% ?

Right now I have been throwing for about a week and a half.....and hitting on the weekends.

I still have a month to get ready for this showcase.

Sorry, my profile is incorrect. I started all but two games last year in centerfield as a sophomore on varsity. Those two games I was the starting pitcher.

I also don't play on a high profile summer baseball team. I play on my town's 19under legion team. Unfortunately, our legion team didn't make the state tournament, and unless you do that, not many people will see you.

I just feel like it is good to attend a showcase early to #1 showcase my skills and #2 see what competition there is and how I compare.

I will also add that this showcase is only 60 dollars. It is not that expensive.

I know what your saying TR,
But this one wouldn't be bad for him to go to.
Get his feet wet.
If it's local, He's probably in as good of shape as the rest of them.

But I agree, If your going to a high profile Tournament/Showcase.
Be in the best Baseball shape as possible.
EH

This sure shows the difficulties of trying to play three sports in high school. It makes it very hard to get into baseball shape at the start of the season.

That's why my son quit basketball. The baseball/football combo required him to give up fall baseball (and keeps him out of fall showcases) but at least it allows him to get in proper shape for the start of baseball season.

There's no easy answer, but it is VERY hard to truly get in baseball shape while playing another sport, IMO.

This is probably too late for you, but unless you are just a absolute stud of a outfielder and can show it on that day of the showcase, it is probably a waste of money.

Look at the lists of 07 kids that have signed letters of intent. Outfielders comprise a very small percentage.

Money is probably better spent a on camp at the colleges you would most like to attend and are within your skill level.