Taking my son to this event at Ruther Glen, VA next weekend. Any chatter is welcomed from folks who have done this one in the past, comments about Skillshow/BaseballWebTV, PGCrosschecker.com, and opinions about the actual games played. Thanks.

Do not stay at the Howard Johnson in Ruther Glenn. Its next to a truck stop and has live in crack heads and *****s. Stay in Richmond or Fredricksberg. VA. Sports Complex is excellent. Went too Headfirst showcase in August.

I took my son to this showcase two years ago when he was a freshman. It was held at University of Maryland. The workouts were held at another field and the games were played at U Of MD. If you're not familiar with PG, everyone runs the 60, outfielders field balls from RF and throw to 3B and home. All infielders take grounders from SS and 1B take grounders and throw to 3B. Catchers do pop times. All throws for all positions are gunned. Then everyone takes BP with a wood bat. Games were good. My son played a good amount at both his primary and secondary positions. We didn't purchase anything from the Skills Show. Not too many college coaches from what I remember. I think that is because it was an underclass showcase. It might be different since the location has changed, I don't know. Plus I think that was the first time they held a Mid Atlantic Underclass showcase. However, I do think it is a good showcase to start off with and progress to bigger and more competitve ones like the National Underclass, Sunshine East, etc... I hope this helps.

My son is also going to this showcase and it is his first. Another parent told him that the throws are clocked for velocity only and not to worry about accuracy. Is this true? I would think that it is just as important to throw accurately as to throw hard. Anyone know? Thanks for the tips concerning this showcase,baseballdad.

You might try reading some of the reports on the PG website. It is true that they measure arm strength, but you will see many comments relating to accuracy as well.