[baller1989]

you have to be seen. so, in my opinion... depends where you are in what part of the state and what system? meaning, if you are in an urban area, sekysports is somewhat correct, but if you are in a rural part of the state, then you will need to be involved w/ travel and showcases both. you have to market yourself as much as possible. I've had college coaches say, they can only come in the summer and watch cause their seasons are going on when your school ball seasons are going therefore, summer/ travel ball is key. but... I've also been told summer/ travel ball is also getting bad cause kids aren't playing to their full potential and only being seen at various times as summer/ travel is all about $$ and everyone needs to play! summer/ travel teams are key and you have to play in good tournaments where a lot of scouts are going to come. they come to large tournaments so they can watch a number of talent instead of only 1 or 2. however, to get on that radar is the key.... so, showcases are good! but choose the right showcase! go to these perfect game and pbr showcases when they are young (early to mid teens). if they do well... then they get on the radar of schools and then go to that specific school's showcase so they can get you on campus. your school team is good if you have a coach that is respected and in a good system. the coach will help, and the system will draw some colleges to you but if you play on a questionable team/ system and not well thought of, that can also hurt somewhat. good luck, it isn't easy and will frustrate you at times, but the key is where you are located and how much money you want to spend and time you want to allocate. take in to consideration how much scholarship money colleges are offering a player also. remember, your stud pitcher, middle infielder, and possibly stud hitter will get the most money, but your pitching staff usually gets a lot of money and the rest get the left overs. concentrate on academic scholarships and if your lucky to get some money for ball take it