The recent showcase event cost $649 for parents looking to get their child more exposure to college coaches, according to the Prospect Meadows website. Ford said there are ways of helping promising young players who can't afford a showcase, but wouldn't provide details of how that works.

Is Perfect Game showcases worth the money?

Definitely not, although a huge percentage (well over 90 percent) of the top players in the country attend multiple Perfect Game showcases and tournaments. While it's not necessary to attend a Perfect Game Showcase, it has become a big advantage for many players and allows us to make evaluations much more accurate.

How do you get invited to Perfect Game showcase?

Players are also welcome to email or call 319-298-2923 for information. If events do not have invite links yet, you are welcome to email or call PG for info and invite requests. Each event will eventually have an invite link.