On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas welcomes Diego Solares of Scout Connect for a deep dive into the world of showcase baseball—a piece of the game that continues to grow in importance for players, families, and coaches.Showcases can be exciting opportunities, but they also come with plenty of questions:⚾ Why is showcase baseball such a big deal?⚾ When should an athlete start attending these events?⚾ What are the actual benefits—and common misconceptions—around showcases?Mitch and Diego explore how showcases fit into the player development and recruiting process, how families can decide when the timing is right, and what athletes should focus on to get the most value from these events.They also discuss the bigger picture: balancing showcases with training and competition, keeping perspective as a family, and making sure the ultimate goal—development and love for the game—stays front and center.If you’ve ever wondered if showcase baseball is right for your athlete, this episode is your roadmap to making smart, informed decisions.📲 Follow Mitch Thomas:Instagram: @_mtsperformanceTwitter/X: @TheHittingZoneSTL📲 Follow Diego Solares & Scout Connect:Twitter/X: @DeegsBaseballScout Connect: @ScoutConnectBB⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestFacebook: YouthBaseballMidwestInstagram:@youthbaseballmidwestX (Twitter): @YBM_castPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com

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