This is difficult to do. After all, what parent doesn’t believe their child is the next big star? The hard truth is, they aren’t usually objective enough to make that determination.
To make sure you’re getting the best advice, surround yourself with trusted baseball people who will shoot straight, even if it’s not what you want to hear. This will indicate where your child is in his development now, even if it’s not where he will eventually end up.
Showcases have become increasingly popular in recent years, as much a part of the recruiting process as travel ball and other camps. They provide the player an opportunity to find out what scouts look for, and it allows scouts to evaluate the tools of a prospect’s game through various measureables: running time from home to first, throwing velocity by position, hitting in practice and game situations, etc.
Above all, We encourages parents to sit back and enjoy the experience. Be involved, but also allow coaches and scouts to do their job. “There are things a lot more important than baseball,” We think it needs to be looked at as an enjoyable thing, even though you’re competing and trying to get ahead.