Over the last few weeks my son has appeared in 2 showcases and a national tournament. He is an 05' 6'4" 200 lb. He did very well in all events throwing 88-92 off the mound (although he's not a pitcher) and batting over .500 in the tourney. During these events we spoke with a few scouts who referred to him as "draftable" and he filled out several info cards for various major league teams. What exactly does this mean? What will most likely happen from here? Is there some avenue I should persue or do I sit back and wait. Other than a few other showcases and an AAU traveling tourney team in the fall we have no real plan. Any suggestions?

Let me point you to another section of this website.
"Recruiting tips"
The MLB draft is so unpredictable that a player should focus on college and playing college ball. I'm not saying that college is the only way your son should go, but by focusing on going to college, he can keep all his options open. Now, if MLB decided to draft your son, and he decides to go pro out of high school, then you have another option. Information cards are a scout's way of setting up a file on players he sees that has better than average talent or tools. It means he has your son's name, address, etc. It is nothing more than the first step a scout takes when he evaluates players. If you knew the ratio of info cards to players drafted you would realize they are not indicators of what will happen. Never set back and do nothing. Always be proactive. Recruiting is a process, not just one or two events.
Best of luck,
Fungo

croll...He's already physically big enough to do a lot of things; and, his velocity is in the "national" player category. Obviously, too, playing in New Jersey, he still has a good arm left--not overused.

I would be sure that he gets some rest between now and the PG World Wood Bat in October (or plays to keep in shape); and, be sure that he picks up and plays with a team in that late October tournament in Florida. Too, I would call Jerry and the staff at PG to get an invite to the PG National in January in Florida.

Give him a hug for his performances to-date. Tell him to keep an even keel emotionally; and, good things will happen for him.

My son is going to P in the fall so if you're not too far away next spring, stop by and say hello on one of those "at home" weekends in Jersey.

crolls

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