Showcase ID Events

Attend a Showcase ID Event to become eligible for the Midwest Fastpitch & Future Stars Showcase

The 2023 Midwest Fastpitch Softball Showcase will be by INVITATION ONLY based on skill testing metrics gathered at Showcase ID Events held throughout the Midwest region for athletes in the classes of 2024 – 2028. Verified metrics taken by our staff at each tryout will provide consistent and accurate information in one location for college coaches throughout the country. These metrics along with staff evaluation of players will be utilized to invite players to the Midwest Fastpitch Showcase held each year in early August.

The 2023 Future Stars Showcase will be by INVITATION ONLY based on the skill testing metrics gathered at Showcase ID Events held throughout the Midwest region for athletes in the classes of 2026 – 2028. Verified metrics taken by our staff at each tryout will provide consistent and accurate information in one location for college coaches throughout the country. These metrics along with staff evaluation of players will be utilized to invite players to the Future Stars Showcase held each year in early August.

Upcoming Showcase ID Event Schedule

New tryouts will be announced on our Social Media accounts and on our website throughout the year. Players may try out as many times as they feel necessary. Stay tuned for upcoming ID Showcase Event dates.

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	Northwest WI Open Showcase ID Showcase Date: April 23, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Valley Sports Academy, 1855 125th St. Lake Hallie, WI 54729 Cost: $150 Blast Motion Option: $115 Registration Deadline: April 18, 2023 Northwest WI Open Showcase ID Registration
	Packerland Open Showcase ID Tryout Date: May 7, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Bay Port HS, 2710 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI 54313 Cost: $150 Blast Motion Option: $115 Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023 Packerland Open Showcase ID Registration
	Last Chance SE-WI Open Showcase ID Tryout Date: May 14, 2023 Time: 9:00 am Location: STIKS Academy, W240 S5197, Kuenzi Ln, Waukesha, WI 53189 Cost: $150 Blast Motion Option: $115 Registration Deadline: May 9, 2023 Last Chance SE-WI Open Showcase ID Registration

It Is More Than Just a Showcase ID Event

Players participating in the process will receive the following:

• Skill testing and metrics recorded at the Showcase ID Event will be hosted on our website via Virtual Combine.
• Individual player profile via Virtual Combine that you can utilize for years to come.
• Players can upload photo’s, skills video’s, game highlights to their individual player profile page.
• Leaderboards are posted after each event providing a ranking system based on unbiased and verified skill testing metrics that is accessible, sortable, and shared with every college softball program in the country
• Player Ranking System will be implemented in 2023.  Detailed evaluation and scoring system is in progress with guidance from Division 1 college programs.
• Become eligible to participate in the 2023 Midwest Fastpitch Softball Showcase and/or the Future Stars Showcase.
• All player contact information will be password protected so only certified college coaches can get to your contact information.

Becoming part of this VERIFIED database of college softball prospects from the entire Midwest Region will be beneficial for you. Our website will be THE PREMIER ONE STOP SHOP for college coaches to visit when looking for top talent in the Midwest. Coaches will be able to find the prospects they are looking for in a matter of seconds vs. having to search the internet and visit dozens of different websites. More importantly, they will be able to see VERIFIED metrics and skill testing results on all players that attend one of our Showcase ID Events.

Skill Testing Components – Position Players

• 20 Yard Dash
• 40 Yard Dash
• Pull Down Throwing Velocity
• Exit Velocity
• Blast Motion Metrics
• Catcher Pop Time
• Catcher Velocity
• Infield, Outfield, and Catching Fielding Evaluation
• Grip Strength (R/L)
• Broad Jump

Skill Testing Components – Pitchers

Utilizing Rapsodo Technology and Stalker Radar Guns players will be testing for velocity and spin rates for each pitch type:

• Fastball
• Curve
• Change
• Screw
• Drop
• Rise

Midwest Fastpitch Showcase

Showtime Sports has been running the Midwest Fastpitch Softball Showcase for over a decade. This event has enabled players who have the potential and desire to play college softball to showcase themselves individually in front of dozens of college coaches. In 2021 we had 170 college coaches and in 2022 we had 166 watching the event online or in-person. This exposure is second to none. The “Showcase” will continue to raise the bar significantly in terms of both the level of talent and the number of college coaches watching the event. Team Rosters, Player Profiles, Leaderboards, Live Stream Coverage are all part of unbelievable experience. This is just the beginning of a comprehensive website development that will provide a ONE STOP SHOP FOR COLLEGE COACHES. You do not want to miss out on these opportunities!

Future Stars Showcase

2022 was our first year hosting the Future Stars Showcase and we are proud to say that it was a huge success.  Great athletes & competition during this one day experience.  The “Showcase” will continue to raise the bar significantly in terms of both the level of talent and the number of college coaches watching the event. Team Rosters, Player Profiles, and Leaderboards are all part of unbelievable experience. This is just the beginning of a comprehensive website development that will provide a ONE STOP SHOP FOR COLLEGE COACHES. You do not want to miss out on these opportunities!