Key Takeaways
- Nearly 1,000 players will compete at Perfect Game’s largest annual showcase from December 28-31 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida
- The Main Event has produced over 1,000 MLB Draft selections and 167 Major League players throughout its history
- Notable alumni include Kyle Schwarber, Andrew McCutchen, Anthony Rizzo, and rising Red Sox prospects Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell
- A new ID Camp for approximately 150 players ages 9-12 marks the first time younger athletes can compete for Select Fest invitations
- Top performers earn spots at Perfect Game’s Select Fests, held each August and featuring the nation’s top amateur talent
Inside the Largest Showcase of the Year
Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, hosts its 2025 Main Event Showcase this week at JetBlue Park, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.
The three-day event runs December 28-31 and represents the organization’s largest annual showcase. Players will participate in batting practice sessions, defensive drills, and simulated games in a professional-caliber environment. Perfect Game’s full national scouting staff will be on site evaluating talent, while content teams capture highlights for distribution across the organization’s digital platforms.
The showcase draws significant attention from college recruiters and professional scouts. Players who perform well can earn invitations to Perfect Game’s Select Fests, which take place each August and feature many of the country’s top amateur players.
A Track Record of MLB Talent
The Main Event’s alumni list speaks to the showcase’s role in the player development pipeline. Over 1,000 MLB Draft selections have come through the event, with 167 players advancing to the Major Leagues.
Kyle Schwarber, Andrew McCutchen, and Anthony Rizzo all participated in the Main Event earlier in their careers. More recently, Boston Red Sox prospects Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell, both considered among baseball’s top young talents, attended the showcase during their amateur years.
Expanding Access to Younger Athletes
New for 2025, Perfect Game introduces an ID Camp for approximately 150 players in the 9-12 age group. This marks the first time in the event’s history that younger athletes will compete for an opportunity to earn Select Fest invitations.
The addition extends Perfect Game’s evaluation reach deeper into the amateur baseball pipeline, giving younger players earlier access to the organization’s scouting infrastructure and development pathway.
Economic and Regional Impact
The influx of nearly 1,000 players, along with their families, scouts, and event staff, brings significant activity to the Fort Myers area during the holiday travel period. The event reinforces Fort Myers’ position as a destination for elite amateur baseball, building on the region’s existing profile as a spring training hub.
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